Dynamic leader with extensive experience in operations and customer service, notably with the Minnesota Democratic Farmer Labor Party. Excelled in streamlining processes, enhancing tech support, and leading the internship program. Skilled in Microsoft Suite and verbal communication, demonstrating a profound ability to connect with the public and foster vendor relationships. Achieved significant improvements in administrative efficiency and IT system integration.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
DFL Operations Director and Internship Coordinator
Minnesota Democratic Farmer Labor Party
St. Paul, USA
04.2024 - Current
Coordinates selection process for office candidates aligned with Democratic principles.
Supporting and facilitating the DFL staff with administrative and other relevant actions
Work as a key contact for the DFL staff with the general public
Handle all security and technological needs, including Outlook, Office 365, Google Workspace, Zoom, Slack, etc.
Oversaw and supported an external change in the managed IT system and integration of services.
Handling Tech support needs and creating and managing user accounts
Support all administrative duties in the office
Manage office supplies inventory and place orders as necessary
Greet visitors and answer phones
Receive and sort incoming mail and deliveries
Assist with staff events and outings
Helped organize and facilitate the State DFL Convention
Manage vendor relationships and communicate with service providers
Coordinate office facility and office maintenance
Handle internship process from recruitment through interviews and candidate selection
DFL Operations Intern
Minnesota Democratic Farmer Labor Party
St. Paul, USA
01.2024 - 03.2024
Functions to elect candidate to office that align with the principals of the Democratic party
Supporting and facilitating the DFL staff with administrative and other relevant actions
Work as a key contact for the DFL staff with the general public
Support all administrative duties in the office
Manage office supplies inventory and place orders as necessary
Greet visitors and answer phones
Receive and sort incoming mail and deliveries
Assist with staff events and outings
Manage vendor relationships and communicate with service providers
Coordinate office facility and office maintenance
SEPHORA BEAUTY ADVISOR-MAKEUP ARTIST
Kohl’s
Eau Claire, USA
08.2022 - 12.2022
Product sales and service in store and over the phone
Correctly identify each customer specific needs
Maintain inventory levels per store guidelines
Maintain extensive product knowledge
Display setup per store guidelines
Customer service sales and returns
Extensive POS operations
BOBBI BROWN BEAUTY ADVISOR-MAKEUP ARTIST
Von Maur
Eden Prairie, USA
08.2018 - 07.2019
Makeup applications per customer requests
Product sales and service in store and over the phone
Correctly identify each customer specific needs
Fulfill online product orders
Maintain inventory levels per store guidelines
Maintain extensive product knowledge
Answer customer questions about all Bobbi Brown Products
Aid in preparing store for special events and bookings
Display setup per store guidelines
Customer service sales and returns
Extensive POS operations
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Macy’s
Bloomington, USA
05.2018 - 08.2018
Process customer returns
Resolve customer complaints
Retail sales and extensive POS operations
Closed Customer Service counter and performed all necessary record keeping required to close counter each night
Education
HAMLINE UNIVERSITY - Political Science
Hamline University
St. Paul, MN
05.2024
NORMANDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE - General Studies, Anthropology
Normandale Community College
Bloomington, MN
05.2021
AVEDA INSTITUTE - Minnesota Esthetician License
Aveda Institute
Minneapolis, MN
09.2017
JACKSON COUNTY CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL -
Jackson County Central High School
Jackson, MN
05.2015
Skills
Answering phones
Scheduling appointments
Research
Data collection
Technical writing
Strong customer service
Verbal Communication Proficiency
Proficient with Microsoft Suite including:
Excel
Word
PowerPoint
Outlook
References
References provided upon request.
Timeline
DFL Operations Director and Internship Coordinator
Minnesota Democratic Farmer Labor Party
04.2024 - Current
DFL Operations Intern
Minnesota Democratic Farmer Labor Party
01.2024 - 03.2024
SEPHORA BEAUTY ADVISOR-MAKEUP ARTIST
Kohl’s
08.2022 - 12.2022
BOBBI BROWN BEAUTY ADVISOR-MAKEUP ARTIST
Von Maur
08.2018 - 07.2019
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Macy’s
05.2018 - 08.2018
HAMLINE UNIVERSITY - Political Science
Hamline University
NORMANDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE - General Studies, Anthropology
Normandale Community College
AVEDA INSTITUTE - Minnesota Esthetician License
Aveda Institute
JACKSON COUNTY CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL -
Jackson County Central High School
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