I am seeking a position that allows me to leverage my organizational expertise, creativity and leadership skills background along with my curiosity for learning and relationship building to bring an enriched sense of community to your organization.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
SALES ASSOCIATE/OFFICE MANAGER
JOSTENS
06.2001 - 10.2023
Joined my husband in our family business
Performed every possible duty including administrative functions, sales and marketing, customer service and relationship management with account administration.
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR / WORKED WITH THE FLORENCE CRITTENTON HOME TO CREATE, MANAGED AND OVERSEE EVERY ASPECT OF PAINT THE TOWN PINK
08.2021 - 03.2022
Overall concept, design, creative follow through and execution including: Budget management, vendor contracts and communication re: schedules, travel, lodging and meals, auction committee meetings, procurement, placement and packaging of all auction items, database entry and management, oversee volunteers, hourly detailed lists for the week of the event, storage management and inventory control, post event clean up and follow through re: donors and auction winners.
SPECIAL EVENTS COORD./DONOR RELATIONS
FLORENCE CRITTENTON HOME
06.2014 - 10.2020
Designed and managed fundraising events
Responsibilities included concept creation, budget management, development and recruitment of major donors, managing employees and volunteers of all ages, outreach and development of community relationships and involvement, oversight and execution of all details leading up to and throughout every event
Net proceeds of all major events increased every year under my management.
SALES REPRESENTATIVE
HALLMARK CORPORATION
- 01.1999
Managed relationships with retailers who carried the Hallmark brand while managing part-time employee merchandisers to maximize sales and Hallmark brand imaging.
Education
BACHELORS IN BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS -
UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA
05.1995
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
HELENA HIGH SCHOOL
05.1991
Skills
Project Management
Health and Wellness Enthusiast of all ages
Project Planning
Creative Idea Development and Brainstorming
Logistics Coordination
Proficient Computer Skills
Social Adaptability
Compassionate, Caring Energy
Timeline
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR / WORKED WITH THE FLORENCE CRITTENTON HOME TO CREATE, MANAGED AND OVERSEE EVERY ASPECT OF PAINT THE TOWN PINK