Jennifer Peters
Shawano,WI
Summary
Accomplished Chief Executive Officer bringing expertise in business planning, revenue development and change management. Offering 9 years of experience in Executive Level Positions. Offers entrepreneurial, forward-thinking mindset and demonstrated track record of achievement. Entrepreneurial CEO offering progressive experience in operations leadership. Skilled at identifying and implementing process improvements to drive efficiency and productivity. Motivating leader with proven success managing cross-functional teams. Forward-thinker offering advanced experience in overseeing operations, driving business strategy and overhauling distribution networks. Highly proficient in business development and strategic planning resulting in consistent growth and profitability. Proven leader with track record of successful communication, and client relationship building.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Executive Officer
Wisconsin Indigenous Economic Development Corp
Keshena , WI
12.2022 - Current
- Built strategic business partnerships by cultivating relationships with employees and experts.
- Facilitated communication between board members, executives, staff members, and other stakeholders.
- Developed strategic plans and objectives to ensure organizational growth.
- Negotiated and approved contracts between company and distributors, suppliers and other external entities.
- Collaborated with marketing team to launch promotional campaigns that increased brand awareness.
- Established policies, procedures, and protocols to improve operational efficiency.
- Reviewed employee reports before submission to recommend changes or give approval.
- Signed and approved budgets for new funding and program initiatives.
- Increased productivity by creating new policies, objectives and procedures to streamline operations.
- Reviewed employee performance evaluations in order to make personnel decisions.
- Assisted in employee recruitment, hiring and interview processes.
- Created compensation and benefits structures to align with market conditions and budget demands.
- Provided support during labor disputes by representing the organization at hearings or meetings with unions or government agencies.
- Devised training programs for new and existing employees.
- Oversaw payroll processing functions to ensure accuracy of payments made to employees.
- Created succession plans and promotion paths for staff to boost passion for reaching goals and objectives of organization.
- Created staff teams based on employee strengths and made adjustments to promote overall productivity.
- Developed employee orientation and training programs for new hires.
- Designed employee performance evaluation process and merit program.
- Assured benefits program was administered properly sustain compliance with employee insurance guidelines.
- Created and implemented incentive program for hiring and retaining of employees.
- Supervised HR Department employees by directing activities and monitoring performance.
- Conducted employee performance reviews and implemented corrective actions to increase productivity.
- Researched industry trends to inform compensation and performance strategies.
- Created job descriptions and evaluated job classifications to ensure fair pay practices.
- Researched, identified and maintained knowledge of labor regulations, legal requirements and government reporting regulations.
- Worked with department managers to assess needs.
President & CEO
Menominee Tribal Enterprisees
Neopti, WI , WI
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Delivered speeches and attended industry conferences to promote company image and engage with buyers.
- Implemented new technologies to streamline organizational processes when needed.
- Managed and oversaw leadership team to meet established KPIs and achieve objectives and key results.
- Fostered collaboration and development of new practices by business leaders.
- Developed policies, procedures, and short-term and long-term goals for the organization.
- Diminished regulatory risks by strict adherence to insurance and safety regulations.
- Developed and executed strategic business plan to attain assigned metrics.
- Organized and facilitated board meetings, strategic planning sessions, and annual conferences.
- Oversaw technological improvements, successfully reducing waste and eliminating business bottlenecks.
Chief Operating Officer
Menominee Tribal Clinic
Neopit, WI , WI
04.2022 - 08.2022
- Led employees to develop high-performing diverse teams and deliver on ambitious goals and objectives.
- Managed staff recruitment, training, and development processes.
- Oversaw technological improvements, successfully reducing waste and eliminating business bottlenecks.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols, industry standards, and legal requirements.
- Maintained productive relationships and communication channels across organization.
- Reviewed policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
- Established plans to address productivity, operational performance and staff retention and satisfaction.
- Collaborated with senior leadership on organizational objectives and initiatives.
- Provided organizational leadership and collaborated with executive partners to establish long-term goals, strategies and company policies.
- Facilitated change management initiatives in order to streamline operations.
- Developed and refined short- and long-term strategies to drive growth and profitability.
- Implemented process improvements to reduce waste and optimize workflow.
Chief Executive Officer
Wolf River Development Company
Keshena , WI
04.2018 - 04.2022
- Conducted market research and identified potential business opportunities.
- Participated in meetings with senior executives to discuss strategic objectives related to business development initiatives.
- Cultivated and maintained industry relationships and customer partnerships to capitalize on opportunities and maximize business success.
- Hired talented, trainable team members and drove new business strategies to grow revenues.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to ensure effective execution of projects.
- Developed growth plans by identifying key clients, key targets, and priority service lines.
- Analyzed competitor activities in order to understand industry trends and dynamics.
- Identified areas of improvement within existing processes that could help optimize performance outcomes.
- Built relationships with clients, partners and vendors to facilitate successful partnerships.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer base and revenue growth
- Increased profitability and revenue by generating $[Amount] in sales.
- Negotiated contracts with clients for new business development initiatives.
- Collaborated with others to discuss new opportunities.
Education
Certificate - Leadership Academy
Menominee Indian Tribe of Wi
Keshena, WI07-2017
MBA - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ10-2013
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Silver Lake College
Manitowoc, WI05-2008
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Science
College of Menominee Nation
Keshena, WI05-2004
Skills
- Regulatory Compliance
- Staff Management
- Strategic Planning
- New Market Penetration
- Business Planning
- Policy Development
- Project Management
- Organizational Management
- Fiscal Management
- Operating Budgets
- Operational Leadership
- Profit & Loss
- Administrative Leadership
- Procedure Redesign
Accomplishments
- Community First Award in Economic Development
Timeline
Chief Executive Officer
Wisconsin Indigenous Economic Development Corp
12.2022 - Current
President & CEO
Menominee Tribal Enterprisees
08.2022 - 12.2022
Chief Operating Officer
Menominee Tribal Clinic
04.2022 - 08.2022
Chief Executive Officer
Wolf River Development Company
04.2018 - 04.2022
Certificate - Leadership Academy
Menominee Indian Tribe of Wi
MBA - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Silver Lake College
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Science
College of Menominee Nation
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