Quilting
Christine Drais
Anderson,SC
Summary
Professional and enthusiastic team player skilled in customer relations, event planning, research, and data analysis to achieve desired effects or goals by blending technical proficiency and exceptional interpersonal abilities.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Sales and Design Consultant
Maynard's Home Furnishings
04.2023 - Current
- Established strong relationships with clients by maintaining open lines of communication throughout the entire design process.
- Managed multiple concurrent projects by maintaining attention to detail.
- Optimized space planning for improved functionality in both residential and commercial spaces.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive library of design assets for easy access and reuse.
- Over $1M in written and delivered sales first year.
Executive Assistant to the City Manager
City Of Homer
04.2021 - 06.2023
- Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
- Collaborated on special projects by conducting research and presenting findings in clear formats.
- Wrote reports, executive summaries and newsletters.
- Coordinated events for VIP visitors, city staff and community groups.
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
- Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
- Facilitated onboarding for incoming office staff.
Manager/Designer/Co-Owner/Operator
Heartwarmers, Inc.
01.2008 - 04.2021
- Developed and implemented business strategies to achieve business goals and stay competitive including effective merchandising.
- Designed eye-catching promotional materials, driving increased event attendance and participation rates.
- Managed day-to-day operations efficiently, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks to consistently delivering high-quality products and services.
- Evaluated market trends to identify new revenue streams and diversify product offerings accordingly.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure seamless coordination of tasks and efficient completion of projects.
Public Relations Director
Clemson University - SC Botanical Garden
02.2000 - 01.2008
- Managed operations and budget areas for visitor center including rotating art exhibits, concerts, gift store, rental program.
- Collaborated with university departments by utilizing developing and implementing strategic fundraising campaigns and special events.
- Supervised staff, collaborated with internal and external players to develop and promote programs to benefit the organization and university as a whole.
- Database management, mass mailings for annual renewal and fundraising/marketing efforts.
Education
Master of Science - Parks, Recreation And Tourism Management
Clemson University
Clemson, SC12.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL05.1993
Skills
- Sales and Customer Service
- Event Planning
- Grant Management
- Computer literate
- Web Design Proficiency
- Great attention to detail
- Creative Thinking
- Reliability and Adaptability
- Multitasking and Organizing
- Research and Development
- Customer Service
- Presentation Design
Interests
Cavalier King Charles Spaniels
Culinary Arts
Movies
College Football
Golf
Accomplishments
- Conducted extensive research and wrote application for the City of Homer, Alaska to become the 30th designated US Coast Guard City. The approval process traveled the upper ranks of the US Coast Guard and to the United States Congress, which was awarded May 22, 2022.
- Wrote over $1 million in sales within my first ten months as a commissioned sales consultant.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Software
Microsoft Office
Adobe Creative Suite
Municode and GoDaddy
Quickbooks Point of Sale
Google Docs
Zoom
Mailchimp
Filemaker Pro
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteImportant To Me
Company CultureWork-life balanceHealthcare benefitsPaid time off401k matchPaid sick leaveQuote
Do not go where the path may lead, go where there is no path and leave a trail.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Affiliations
- Prickly Fingers Quilt Guild, Anderson, SC
Timeline
Sales and Design Consultant
Maynard's Home Furnishings
04.2023 - Current
Executive Assistant to the City Manager
City Of Homer
04.2021 - 06.2023
Manager/Designer/Co-Owner/Operator
Heartwarmers, Inc.
01.2008 - 04.2021
Public Relations Director
Clemson University - SC Botanical Garden
02.2000 - 01.2008
Master of Science - Parks, Recreation And Tourism Management
Clemson University
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
University of Central Florida
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