Alissa Bush
Windsor,CO
Summary
Hard-driving business leader offering skill in strategic business planning and team development. Skillfully recruit and train employees at all levels to meet customer and business demands. Articulate, forward-thinking and resourceful in meeting unique needs.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder/Owner/Operator
Sugar Plum Bazaar
Denver, CO
04.2010 - Current
- Recruits, trains and manages event volunteers; effectively communicates responsibilities and expectations to volunteers (and staff) to ensure that they are effectively utilized.
- Achieves growth in events by following established models, motivating staff and volunteers, and creating strategies to increase participation and revenues.
- Solicits sponsorships and in-kind donations for events.
- Meets or exceeds budget projections for events.
- Negotiates contracts with outside vendors; organizes logistics, and designs décor.
- Understanding of fundraising best practices, and organizing and planning special events.
- Effectively multi-task, establishes priorities, work in a fast paced environment.
- Knowledge of administrative procedures, such as coordination of people , vendors, resources and planning.
- Managed all areas of events, from pre-planning, through the event day, and post-event activities.
- Supervised team of event planners and assistants, while hiring support staff, caterers, and other contract workers as necessary.
- Determined appropriate levels of staffing and budget to stay within given monetary parameters.
- Organized logistics of event preparation, including location scouting, stage design, venue decor, and program implementation.
Founder/Owner/Operator
Twirl LLC
Denver, CO
04.2008 - Current
- Use savvy business skills and in-depth knowledge of fashion retail industry to generate profit.
- Oversaw all aspects of the boutique operations from planning to purchasing
- Set up visual displays using current trends and creativity
- Researched for new and current trends that can help the business succeed and to offer customer satisfaction.
- Remained up-to-date on current trends and attended industry trade shows and markets to view and order inventory.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.
Bridal Manager
Andrisen Morton
Denver, CO
05.2005 - 06.2007
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Used different strategies to promote exceptional customer service and create positive environment for employees and clients.
- Trained and developed personnel to improve safety, employee relations and resolve customer issues.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Merchandising
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZCertificate of Beauty - Beauty
Make-up Designory
Burbank, CASkills
Scheduling
Client Service
Operations management
Project Management
Coaching and mentoring
Business Development
Consulting
Business launch
Verbal and written communication
Accomplishments
Westword
Best of Denver
Twirl 2012
Best Teen Friendly Boutique
Westword
Best of Denver
Sugar Plum Bazaar
Best New Holiday Bazaar
Affiliations
Alpha Omicron Pi
Fashion Group International
Timeline
Founder/Owner/Operator
Sugar Plum Bazaar
04.2010 - Current
Founder/Owner/Operator
Twirl LLC
04.2008 - Current
Bridal Manager
Andrisen Morton
05.2005 - 06.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Merchandising
Northern Arizona University
Certificate of Beauty - Beauty
Make-up Designory
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