Carina Walen
Sarasota,FL
Summary
Dedicated professional with demonstrated strengths in customer service, time management and trend tracking. Good at troubleshooting problems and building successful solutions. Excellent verbal and written communicator with strong background cultivating positive relationships and exceeding goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Crafted & Drafted
01.2023 - Current
- Starting a mobile bar business using converted Piaggio Apés that serve up to 150 guests
- Developing a franchise model with streamlined procedures and policies.
Volunteer
All Star Children's Foundation
01.2022 - Current
- Approached individuals, businesses and institutions about sponsorships
- Customized information, wording and voice to create interesting content for different audiences.
Master Scuba Instructor
01.2013 - Current
- Certified individuals at novice to professional levels of diving courses
- Led dive excursions, including Great White Shark dives
- Set clear expectations with defined objectives and course plans
- Met needs of varying students by adapting teaching methods and instructional materials.
Manager
Red Cedar & Sage
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Supervised and guided employees to reach company objectives
- Enforced safety procedures and monitored compliance
- Organized training for new team members and routine retraining for established employees
- Revamped marketing procedures to capitalize on social media and marketing opportunities
- Increased sales by 40%.
Volunteer
Veteran Affairs Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Helped address addiction issues by improving program offerings.
Volunteer
Potluck in the Park
01.2016 - 01.2017
- 700 homeless people fed weekly
Administrative Assistant
Suncoast MRI Center
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Responsible for scheduling patients & corresponding with doctors and other medical professionals
- Welcomed guests, issued passes and took incoming phone calls at reception
- Compiled records, materials and forms needed to handle different requests.
Intern
Office of Congressman Buchanan
01.2010 - 01.2010
- Duties included administrative tasks such as town hall/event planning, and managing social media channel(s)
- Learned and became proficient on internal software systems.
Co-founder
Teens4Wishes
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Raised over $150,000 for various charities, including Make-A-Wish and Child Protection Center
- Planned annual fundraising events for high school students
- Approached individuals, businesses and institutions about sponsorships
- Brought in new volunteers to support program and reach additional donors.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Business Administration- Management & Leadership
Portland State University
06.2018
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Social Science
Portland State University
Portland, OR06.2016
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Marketing
- Event Planning
- Staff Management
- Team Leadership
- Project Management
- Goal Setting
- Task Delegation
- Administrative Management
- Driven and Determined
Timeline
Owner
Crafted & Drafted
01.2023 - Current
Volunteer
All Star Children's Foundation
01.2022 - Current
Manager
Red Cedar & Sage
01.2018 - 01.2020
Volunteer
Veteran Affairs Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2017
Volunteer
Potluck in the Park
01.2016 - 01.2017
Master Scuba Instructor
01.2013 - Current
Intern
Office of Congressman Buchanan
01.2010 - 01.2010
Administrative Assistant
Suncoast MRI Center
01.2008 - 01.2011
Co-founder
Teens4Wishes
01.2007 - 01.2010
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Business Administration- Management & Leadership
Portland State University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Social Science
Portland State University
Similar Profiles
Hannah HigginsHannah Higgins
Advertising Manager at Drafted CommerceAdvertising Manager at Drafted Commerce
Dalin KoscielskiDalin Koscielski
Fabercater at Floridian Crafted HomesFabercater at Floridian Crafted Homes
Nischal Bikram KunwarNischal Bikram Kunwar
Cashier and Sandwich Maker at Crafted Crust at The Forks MarketCashier and Sandwich Maker at Crafted Crust at The Forks Market