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JANE S. MUDGE

San Francisco,CA

Summary

An energetic individual with a high degree of professionalism and integrity. Possesses the analytical skills, operational experience, and energy to help guide an organization in successfully completing its luxury construction and design projects. Strong communication skills developed from working with key players in the business industry, construction trade, and community.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Managing Partner

Acorn Home (JV Staging, LLC)
San Francisco, CA
06.2019 - Current
  • Manage daily operations, and sales management of seasonal retail home store in San Francisco (location closed 2024 due to lease expiration) and Tahoe City, California, including procurement, inventory management and customer service.
  • Expanded and executed effective sales strategies that led to a 50% increase in overall sales volume and penetrating a new market.
  • Led cross-functional teams in the successful planning, execution, and delivery of architectural design and construction projects within budget, on schedule while adhering to the highest production standards.
  • Project management including preparing detailed reports throughout and at the conclusion of project.

Partner

JV Staging, LLC
San Francisco, CA
06.2011 - 06.2023
  • Founded San Francisco based business focused on holistically preparing residential properties for a profitable and quick sale. Key competitive advantages for JV Staging's success are critical market analysis and client service focus.
  • Acts as valuable resource to agents and homeowners by recommending and managing cost-effective repairs and improvements to prepare a residential property for sale resulting in a verified 15%-20% higher sale price.
  • Utilizes customer service background to provide high-level customer interface and consistently implements a top-quality product.

Community Volunteer

San Francisco Opera Guild 501(c)(3)
San Francisco Bay Area, CA
06.2011 - Current

San Francisco Ballet Auxiliary 501(c)(3)

2003 - 2011

  • Executive Committee and Leadership positions including President; Governance & Nominating Committee Chair; VP Fundraising; Chair for major events including Opera Ball, San Francisco Ballet Opening Night Gala, Opera Spring Gala; Finance committee
  • Responsible for all fundraising events including event design and implementation, corresponding budgets, and accountability of chairmen assigned to each event. Forecasted and delivered on revenue and expense lines for all fundraising events during VP Fundraising Chair 2-year term.
  • Directly responsible for developing, soliciting, and securing individual and corporate targets for sponsorship, underwriting, and donations.

Planned Career Break

San Francisco Bay Area, CA
11.1998 - 05.2011
  • Family leave - Caring for Parent and young children.
  • Community volunteer with nonprofit organizations and children's schools to continue to build skills and relevant experience in fundraising, project management, leadership, and team building.

Project Manager

Visa USA
San Francisco Bay Area, CA
04.1996 - 10.1998
  • Strategically developed comprehensive marketing plan and support for Visa's introduction into premium card market, Visa Signature. Key member on the task force responsible for delivering the product to market.
  • Creative and operational responsibility for promotions, point-of-sale signage, and direct mail in support of Visa Cash - Visa's first application of chip technology with cardholder and merchant pilot tests at the Atlanta Olympics and in New York City.
  • Managed the creative development of concepts and implementation of marketing and promotions for Visa's partner alliances with blue-chip properties, the Olympics and The Triple Crown.
  • Oversaw logistical aspects of all promotions created under Visa Rewards umbrella, including system requirements documents, contract and legal compliance, ROI and other statistical reporting.
  • Led cross-functional teams to deliver complex projects on time and within budget.

Education

Certification for Interior Architecture and Design -

UCLA
Los Angeles, California

BA - Communication, emphasis in Television. Minor in Political Science.

Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, California

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Loyola University Chicago, John Felice Rome Center
Rome, Italy

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Durham University
Durham, England

American Bankers Association, National School of Bank Card Management
Norman, OK

AAAA, Institute of Advanced Advertising Studies
San Francisco, CA

Skills

  • Digital & non-technical Communication
  • Operations and project management software including Mondaycom
  • TImeline and lead-time management
  • Client and cross-function relationship skills
  • Strategic sourcing, procurement, vendor management
  • Loss prevention
  • AutoCAD
  • Content and social media marketing including instagram
  • Microsoft Suite & Google Workspace

Timeline

Managing Partner

Acorn Home (JV Staging, LLC)
06.2019 - Current

Partner

JV Staging, LLC
06.2011 - 06.2023

Community Volunteer

San Francisco Opera Guild 501(c)(3)
06.2011 - Current

Planned Career Break

11.1998 - 05.2011

Project Manager

Visa USA
04.1996 - 10.1998

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Loyola University Chicago, John Felice Rome Center

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Durham University

Certification for Interior Architecture and Design -

UCLA

BA - Communication, emphasis in Television. Minor in Political Science.

Santa Clara University

American Bankers Association, National School of Bank Card Management

AAAA, Institute of Advanced Advertising Studies

Interests, Activities & Memberships

I enjoy world travel, innovative food and spending time with my family. I also enjoy performing arts, architecture, and fashion design. I am an expert skier and dedicated to fitness and healthy living.