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Jennifer Bress

Atlanta,GA

Summary

Detail-oriented entrepreneur with proven success building relationships and maintaining partnerships and identifying profit channels. Proven expertise in grant writing, donor relations, event coordination, and content creation. Highly skilled in utilizing digital marketing strategies and Adobe Creative Suite to enhance brand presence and drive engagement. Demonstrated success in securing significant funding, optimizing operational efficiency, and increasing donor and customer satisfaction.

Overview

17
years of professional experience

Work History

Venus-n-Furs Vintage

Owner/Operator
01.2010 - Current

Job overview

  • Optimized product listings for search engines using SEO keywords
  • Produced high-quality content, including product descriptions, blog posts, and social media updates, engaging customers and driving traffic to website
  • Curated diverse and high-quality inventory of vintage clothing items, attracting niche market of vintage fashion enthusiasts
  • Established strong brand identity and presence, recognized for unique vintage collections and exceptional customer service
  • Maintained 4.9-star average customer rating through consistent delivery of quality products and exceptional service
  • Streamlined order fulfillment and shipping processes, reducing average delivery time by 20% and improving customer satisfaction
  • Expanded sales channels to include platforms like Etsy and Poshmark, resulting in 30% increase in overall sales
  • Managed all financial aspects of business, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting, ensuring profitability and growth.

MaxSold

Auction Coordinator
03.2018 - 05.2020

Job overview

  • Successfully cataloged and photographed items for various auctions, ensuring high-quality listings that attracted potential buyers
  • Provided exceptional customer service during auction events, addressing inquiries and resolving issues
  • Created detailed and appealing product listings that increased online visibility and buyer interest
  • Worked closely with auction specialists, photographers, and customer service representatives to ensure cohesive and efficient auction processes
  • Facilitated prompt payment collection from winning bidders, contributing to improved cash flow management after each event

The Lucky Exchange

Store Manager
10.2017 - 03.2019

Job overview

  • Maintained effective and lasting vendor relationships through dynamic communication of buying process, identified items securing best prices and terms for inventory
  • Created eye catching merchandise displays and windows
  • Facilitated E-Commerce listings photographing and listing product inventory on Facebook store
  • Designed store promotional fliers and brochures using Adobe Creative Suite
  • Managed daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of store, maintaining clean, safe environment for customers and employees.
  • Assisted with hiring, training and mentoring new staff members.
  • Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
  • Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.

Volunteers Of America

Housing Development Administrative Assistant
05.2016 - 03.2017

Job overview

  • Provided comprehensive administrative support to housing and development team, ensuring smooth daily operations and timely completion of tasks
  • Created and maintained organized filing systems for important documents, contracts, and reports, improving accessibility and efficiency
  • Assisted Managers with coordinating closing documents under tight deadlines
  • Acted as liaison between housing department, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders, facilitating clear and efficient communication
  • Maintained high accuracy rate in vendor invoice processing, reducing discrepancies and ensuring timely payments
  • Streamlined payment processing workflow, reducing time to process vendor payments by 40%
  • Increased accuracy of employee expense reports by 20% through implementation of detailed review process and regular audits.
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information
  • Improved document organization with thorough file maintenance, archiving outdated records as necessary for efficient retrieval when needed
  • Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues

Everything But The House

Estate Sale Organizer
07.2015 - 05.2016

Job overview

  • Successfully managed sales and pick up events ensuring each event was well-organized and executed on schedule
  • Executed estate sales consistently achieving or exceeding sales targets
  • Conducted thorough and accurate appraisals of estate items, ensuring fair market value pricing and customer satisfaction
  • Successfully resolved on-site issues and customer disputes promptly, maintaining smooth and positive sale experience
  • Enhanced presentation of estate items through professional staging techniques
  • Cataloged and managed diverse inventories, ensuring accurate listings and maximizing sale potential
  • Cultivated strong relationships with clients by delivering tailored solutions that exceeded their expectations consistently.

American Alliance Of Museums

Temporary Development Assistant
09.2014 - 12.2014

Job overview

  • Maintained and updated Tessitura donor database, ensuring accurate records and enhancing donor engagement and stewardship
  • Supported the Development Director with the execution of multiple fundraising campaigns
  • Managed donor acknowledgment process, ensuring timely recognition of contributions and building strong relationships.
  • Conducted thorough prospect research, identifying new funding opportunities for organizational growth.
  • Provided assistance to leaders and staff to reach objectives in corporate policies, procedures and regulations.

The Vinyl District

Editor
02.2010 - 02.2014

Job overview

  • Authored over 50 articles, reviews, and interviews that consistently garnered high reader engagement and positive feedback
  • Improved website traffic through the strategic use of SEO techniques and keyword optimization in articles and blog posts
  • Conducted research for interviews for emerging and established artists, providing readers with unique insights and stories
  • Photographed major music festivals and live performances, delivering comprehensive written reviews
  • Maintained high editorial standards by rigorously editing and proofreading content for grammar, style, and accuracy, ensuring professional-quality publications
  • Efficiently managed content using WordPress ensuring timely publication and organization of articles
  • Successfully managed multiple content projects simultaneously, ensuring all deadlines were met and content quality was maintained.

Americans For Safe Access

Membership and Operations Manager
01.2013 - 09.2013

Job overview

  • Implemented membership marketing campaigns and strategies to enhance member engagement through events, programs, or communication channels
  • Improved the accuracy and efficiency of membership database management, ensuring up-to-date records and effective communication
  • Developed marketing materials and digital marketing communication strategies to attract new members and keep current members informed
  • Managed budget and finances for main organization, foundation, and 20 Chapters
  • Represented ASA at events processing memberships and resolving issues
  • Prepared and submitted detailed grant reports, ensuring compliance with funding requirements and maintaining positive relationships with grantors
  • Implemented new CRM database, maintained data entry process, identified metrics, and reported on results
  • General office administration, purchased and tracked office supplies, booked travel, and managed calendar for ED as needed
  • Negotiated and paid vendor invoices, processed account payables and receivables
  • Conducted detailed financial analysis to identify and evaluate changes in operations, trends, and potential areas of improvement.

Washington Area Bicyclist Association

Membership and Development Coordinator
04.2007 - 03.2012

Job overview

  • Assisted with membership program acquisition, development, and retention strategy, increasing membership recruitment and retention rates by 50%
  • Monitored social media content across company channels (Facebook, Twitter)
  • Recruited and managed volunteers for fundraising events and initiatives, enhancing effectiveness and reach of development efforts
  • Developed training program, trained volunteers to assist with membership sales and facilitated membership volunteers at events
  • Led a project to clean and streamline donor database, improving data accuracy and ease of use for development team
  • Also responsible for data entry, metrics, and reporting
  • Prepared and submitted detailed grant reports, ensuring compliance with funding requirements and maintaining positive relationships with grantors
  • Developed and implemented SEO writing strategies for email marketing campaigns, resulting in improved engagement rates
  • Developed and distributed newsletters, fundraising communications, and thank you letters to donors, maintaining high level of engagement and informing them of organizational achievements and needs
  • Supported planning and execution of multiple fundraising campaigns, contributing to 25% increase in annual donations
  • Conducted research on potential donors and grant opportunities, identifying new funding sources and strategic partnerships
  • Implemented Corporate Membership program securing corporate sponsorships for events and programs, contributing to a 20% increase in sponsorship revenue
  • Coordinated logistics for major fundraising events, including annual galas and donor appreciation events, resulting in 30% increase in attendance and donor participation.

Education

The Creative Circus
Atlanta

Portfolio from Advertising
05.2018

University Overview

  • Completed professional development in Design, Art Direction

George Mason University
Fairfax

Bachelor of Science from Arts and Culture
06.2006

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Nonprofit partnerships
  • Event Planning
  • Major Gifts Solicitation
  • Fundraising campaigns
  • Prospect Research
  • CRM Software
  • SEO knowledge
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Digital Marketing
  • Content Creation
  • Video Editing
  • Point of sale operation
  • Calm Under Pressure

Volunteer Experience

  • Open Hand Atlanta, Food Delivery, 05/01/04, 05/01/06


Timeline

Auction Coordinator

MaxSold
03.2018 - 05.2020

Store Manager

The Lucky Exchange
10.2017 - 03.2019

Housing Development Administrative Assistant

Volunteers Of America
05.2016 - 03.2017

Estate Sale Organizer

Everything But The House
07.2015 - 05.2016

Temporary Development Assistant

American Alliance Of Museums
09.2014 - 12.2014

Membership and Operations Manager

Americans For Safe Access
01.2013 - 09.2013

Editor

The Vinyl District
02.2010 - 02.2014

Owner/Operator

Venus-n-Furs Vintage
01.2010 - Current

Membership and Development Coordinator

Washington Area Bicyclist Association
04.2007 - 03.2012

The Creative Circus

Portfolio from Advertising

George Mason University

Bachelor of Science from Arts and Culture
Jennifer Bress