ELIZABETH SHADLEY
Salt Lake City,UT
Summary
Driven by curiosity, creativity, and a passion for turning data into meaningful impact, I bring over a decade of experience identifying customer and consumer needs. Supported by a BA in Business, I have a proven ability to strengthen team performance, drive results, and build meaningful connections through clear communications and cross-functional collaboration. I'm especially energized by the opportunity to help shape a new role, maximize fundraising efforts, and learn from experienced colleagues to continue building on the University of Advancement's core values rooted in culture and care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Trade Specialist/Home Designer
Williams-Sonoma Inc.
11.2021 - Current
- Support projects from kickoff through final delivery.
- Create solutions for client pain points and helped increase sales through product knowledge.
- Partner across departments to drive sales and encourage clients to use 2.0 installation services.
- Serve as a resource and peer leader within the design team by sharing corporate insights
- Recipient of district "Catch the Spirit Award" in January 2025.
- Invited to represent district at semiannually company conference in 2024.
- Developed client-proposal package used in new hire training packets.
- Ranked in the Top 20 nationally among Pottery Barn Brand, averaging $2.4M in annual sales volume over five years.
Sales and Service Lead
Target Corporation
06.2020 - 11.2021
- Managed team of 60+ guest advocates.
- Analyzed customer feedback to address and resolve customer inquiries within the department.
- Supervised the development of guest advocates, ultimately doubling mobile checkout sales.
Area Manager
Highland Ventures, Ltd.
09.2014 - 06.2020
- Supervised a team of 30 employees, including managers and part-time staff.
- Exceeded annual revenue goals by 5% for five successive years.
- Developed and promoted staff to leadership roles.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing And Management
PITTSBURG STATE UNIVERSITY
Pittsburg, MO05-2018
Skills
- Project management
- Public relations
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Leadership skills
- Relationship building
- Strategic problem solving
- Revenue growth strategies
Timeline
Trade Specialist/Home Designer
Williams-Sonoma Inc.
11.2021 - Current
Sales and Service Lead
Target Corporation
06.2020 - 11.2021
Area Manager
Highland Ventures, Ltd.
09.2014 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing And Management
PITTSBURG STATE UNIVERSITY