DeAnn Wallin
Saratoga Springs
Summary
Adaptable and highly motivated professional with a quick learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully implementing positive outcomes.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/President
Solstice Chocolate, Inc.
Salt Lake City
09.2012 - 03.2025
- Designed and developed products, and formulated recipes.
- Procured ingredients from around the world.
- Logistics and distributor coordinator.
- Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Implemented successful business strategies to increase revenue and target new markets.
- Organized events, such as trade shows and sales events.
- Created marketing campaigns to attract new customers.
- Developed strategic plans to increase profitability and efficiency.
- Facility food safety manager and compliance officer.
Registered Nurse
Easter Seals of New Mexico
Vanderwagen
07.2012 - 07.2017
- Worked independently.
- Set up and managed a nursing workstation and triage room.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Trained caregivers and counselors.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Assessed, planned, and implemented individual nursing care for assigned patients.
- Maintained thorough, accurate, and confidential documentation of medical records.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Sales Manager
Audio Enhancement
Bluffdale
01.2001 - 08.2003
- Managed daily operations of sales department, including supervision of staff members.
- Oversaw regional and local sales managers and staff.
- Directed and coordinated product sales activities and services.
- Provided technical support for customers when needed, answering questions about product features and capabilities.
- Assisted in product installation as needed.
- Provided newly installed equipment training for customers.
- Participated in negotiations with vendors regarding product purchases or contracts.
- Created and presented monthly reports to management on sales performance.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UT02-2013
Skills
- Critical thinking and problem-solving
- Task prioritization and organization
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Compassionate care
- Clinical judgment
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Nursing assessments
- Workflow management
- Conflict resolution
- Customer service and support
- Logistics coordination
- Regulatory compliance
Accomplishments
- Salt Lake Community College-3.9 GPA
- 2016 Utah Restaurant Industry- Taste Utah Award
- 2017 International Chocolate Awards- Single Origin Dark Chocolate-USA Gold Winner
- 2017 International Chocolate Awards- White Chocolate-Americas Gold Winner
- 2017 International Chocolate Awards- Single Origin Dark Chocolate-Americas Silver Winner
- 2017 Northwest Chocolate Festival- Best Single Origin Chocolate-Gold Winner
- 2018 International Chocolate Awards- Best Single Origin Chocolate-Americas Bronze Winner
- 2018 Northwest Chocolate Awards- Best Single Origin Dark Chocolate- Gold Winner
- 2018 Northwest Chocolate Awards- Best Dark Milk Chocolate-Gold Winner
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Owner/President
Solstice Chocolate, Inc.
09.2012 - 03.2025
Registered Nurse
Easter Seals of New Mexico
07.2012 - 07.2017
Sales Manager
Audio Enhancement
01.2001 - 08.2003
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Salt Lake Community College
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