ALISSA HENNING PRATHER
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Designer
Ittybittyshop.etsy.com
Indianapolis, IN
08.2015 - Current
- Develop creative design materials for customers to select from a particular theme.
- Develop creative custom design materials for customers at their request.
- Develop custom flyers and invitations.
- Create digital files for customers.
- Correspond with online customers to address questions about products, policies, or shipping methods.
- Develop successful online sales operations from scratch by establishing and following strategic vision, mission and operational plans.
- Create promotional campaigns to boost sales and drive customer loyalty.
- Develop relationships with suppliers to facilitate timely delivery of products.
- Research and developed new products to meet customer demands.
- Test website features and functionality for optimal performance.
Office Manager/Administrative Assistant/Fulfillment Manager
NAK Inc.
New York, NY
01.1991 - 05.1999
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
- Created and maintained databases to track and record customer data.
- Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
- Assisted development and implementation of new administrative procedures.
- Processed customer orders accurately and within agreed timeframes to meet service standards.
- Developed strategies to streamline and improve office procedures.
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
- Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions.
- Continually sought methods for improving daily operations, communications with clients, recordkeeping and data entry for increased efficiency.
- Fulfillment manager for Heidelberg Press.
- Maintained database for all lead contacts.
- Mailed Fulfillment materials to all prospective customers and maintained monthly report of progress.
Pre-K Teacher Assistant
The Children's Corner Preschool
Indianapolis, IN
08.2007 - Current
- Develop and implement strategies to improve student engagement.
- Demonstrate specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take excess workload off teachers.
- Create Monthly Academic Calendar and Note to parents.
- Help teachers prepare instructional material and displays.
- Assist with school fundraisers and special events.
Education
High School Diploma -
Anderson High School
Anderson, IN06.1985
-
Indiana University Bloomington
Bloomington, INAccomplishments
Launched and currently maintaining an Etsy shop selling custom labels, party favors and custom design services.
2019-2023
- Event Chair for silent auction fundraiser at school.
1988-1995
- Member of the New York Road Runners Club-NYRRC
- Competed on the Moving Comfort New York Running Team
- Won the New York Road Runners Club top award for open division in 1993.
- Competed in the Tokyo City Half Marathon
Skills
- Proficient on Mac using Word, Excel, Numbers, Filemaker, Adobe Photoshop, Swift Publisher, Canva and Cricut Design Space.
- Program Leadership
- Classroom Computer Maintenance
- Educational Strategies
Timeline
Owner/Designer
Ittybittyshop.etsy.com
08.2015 - Current
Pre-K Teacher Assistant
The Children's Corner Preschool
08.2007 - Current
Office Manager/Administrative Assistant/Fulfillment Manager
NAK Inc.
01.1991 - 05.1999
High School Diploma -
Anderson High School
-
Indiana University Bloomington