Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Information
Timeline
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APRIL GRUNEWALD

Victoria,TX

Summary

Experienced and professional Registered Nurse with years of outside sales and marketing experience. Demonstrated ability in building strong relationships with physicians and excellent communication skills. Skilled in management, including hiring and maintaining employees and overseeing daily operationsStrong problem-solving abilities and exceptional time management skills.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner

AJ Lane Designs
08.2020 - Current
  • Founded and operate a successful laser customization business specializing in personalized gifts and decor, including custom cutting boards, cake toppers, holiday tags, and branded merchandise.
  • Design and produce a wide variety of laser-engraved and cut items tailored to customer needs, blending creativity with precision.
  • Manage end-to-end business operations including inventory sourcing, client consultations, marketing, and order fulfillment.
  • Maintain and troubleshoot laser equipment, ensuring optimal performance for high-quality output.
  • Develop branding, social media content, and product photography to grow online presence and increase sales.
  • Build strong client relationships by delivering custom products for weddings, events, small businesses, and personal gifts.

Office Manager

Envirotech Services
09.2019 - Current
  • Streamlined office operations by implementing efficient filing and documentation systems.
  • Coordinated vendor management to ensure timely delivery of supplies and services.
  • Developed and maintained office policies and procedures to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Performed accounting duties utilizing QuickBooks.

Manager of Online Boutique

The Palm Tree Boutique
07.2013 - 09.2019

• Launched and managed the boutique's e-commerce website, overseeing its development from the ground up.

•. Served as lead buyer, selecting inventory that aligned with seasonal trends and customer demand.

  • Coordinated and directed product photo shoots for online and social media marketing.
  • Managed daily operations including inventory, order fulfillment, and customer service.
  • Supervised and trained employees, ensuring smooth operation and high customer satisfaction.
  • Played a key role in growing the boutique's online resence and increasing online sales. .

Clinical Liaison/Marketing Representative

Warm Springs Specialty Hospital of Victoria
03.2011 - 07.2013
  • Educated referral sources on the benefits of an LTAC hospital, obtaining referrals for appropriate patients, completing pre-admission clinical assessments, and participating in planning, and executing the Professional Relations Department plan.
  • Established and maintained effective working relationships with assigned physicians as well as hospital staff in and around the surrounding counties.

Pharmaceutical Sales Representative

Sanofi-Aventis
07.2007 - 12.2010
  • Specialized Therapeutics Division for Sanofi-Aventis.
  • Products detailed were Lantus, Apidra and Ambien CR.
  • Territory included East San Antonio which consisted of San Antonio, Victoria, and the surrounding areas.
  • Consistently met or exceeded all sales budgets/goals on all products assigned.
  • Possessed a high level of product, competitive, customer and territory knowledge.
  • Delivered sales calls that consisted of pre-call planning, driving "brand" messaging, and closing.
  • Included visual aids and/or reprints.
  • Executed promotional programs on key customer targets in the time frame prescribed while meeting pharmaceutical and company guidelines.
  • First place in a district wide contest on the ability to incorporate AIDINC in every call.
  • Exceeded team goal at 102% in a Lantus Solostar Goal Quest Program.
  • Awarded "perq" points for winning several sales contests, equivalent to several thousand dollars.

Clinical Liaison/Marketing Representative

Triumph Hospital
12.2004 - 07.2007
  • Educated referral sources on the benefits of an LTAC hospital, obtaining referrals for appropriate patients, completing pre-admission clinical assessments, and participating in planning, and executing the Professional Relations Department plan.
  • Established and maintained effective working relationships with assigned physicians as well as hospital staff in and around the surrounding counties.
  • Participated in many community events while employed at Triumph Hospital, this included Chamber of Commerce, as well as several community fundraisers.

Registered Nurse

Citizens Medical Center
11.2001 - 12.2004
  • Coordinated total nursing care for assigned patients and participate in patient and family teaching.
  • Planned, implemented, and evaluated care based on priorities and specific patient care outcomes.

Nurse Technician

Detar Hospital
11.2000 - 12.2001
  • Directed patient care, both medical and non-medical.
  • Supervised by registered nurses and assisted licensed vocational nurses in a hospital setting.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Texas Tech University
Texas
01.2004

Associate Degree - Nursing

Victoria College
Texas
01.2002

Skills

  • Excellent sales and negotiation skills
  • Good communication and people skills
  • Confidence, motivation, and determination
  • Goal-oriented
  • Self-sufficient
  • Exceptional time management

Additional Information

  • Current Registered Nurse license.
  • Board of Directors for the Texas Zoo.
  • Volunteer for the American Cancer Society. Served a two year term as secretary of the Board of Directors for the American Cancer Society.
  • Team captain for Relay for Life for Citizens Medical Center and Triumph Hospital.
  • Co-captain for Triumph Hospital's Corporate Cup team.

Timeline

Owner

AJ Lane Designs
08.2020 - Current

Office Manager

Envirotech Services
09.2019 - Current

Manager of Online Boutique

The Palm Tree Boutique
07.2013 - 09.2019

Clinical Liaison/Marketing Representative

Warm Springs Specialty Hospital of Victoria
03.2011 - 07.2013

Pharmaceutical Sales Representative

Sanofi-Aventis
07.2007 - 12.2010

Clinical Liaison/Marketing Representative

Triumph Hospital
12.2004 - 07.2007

Registered Nurse

Citizens Medical Center
11.2001 - 12.2004

Nurse Technician

Detar Hospital
11.2000 - 12.2001

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Texas Tech University

Associate Degree - Nursing

Victoria College
APRIL GRUNEWALD