Karen Wildt Duhr
Black Earth
Summary
Versatile and dynamic professional with a proven track record of enhancing business operations and team performance at 4 Duhr Farm. Excelled in customer service and time management, significantly streamlining processes for efficiency. Demonstrated expertise in water safety and CPR, alongside mentoring abilities, contributing to a positive and inclusive environment.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Co-Owner
4 Duhr Farm
08.1991 - Current
- Managed day-to-day operations efficiently, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Enhanced business operations by implementing efficient management strategies and streamlining processes.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping for financial transactions, maintaining organized documentation for easy reference during audits or other inquiries.
- Oversaw financial management tasks, including budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow optimization.
Business Manager
Doctors Choice Supplements
08.2010 - 08.2019
- Communicated with customers and vendors positively with particular attention to problem resolution.
- Created, managed, and executed business plan and communicated company vision and objectives to motivate teams.
- Spearheaded recruitment and hiring process and compiled training materials for new and existing team members.
- Mentored junior staff members, helping them grow professionally and contribute more effectively to the team''s goals.
Practice Manager
Madison Equine Clinic
03.1989 - 08.2010
- Supervised team of five office personnel.
- Ordered all supplies, medications and kept check on inventory levels.
- Developed close working relationships with office staff and veterinarians.
- Coordinated with veterinarians to optimize appointment schedules and maximize daily patient flow.
- Ensured compliance with healthcare regulations, maintaining up-to-date knowledge on industry standards and best practices.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Oversaw accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting.
- Created and implemented organizational policies and procedures.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors, securing favorable terms for the practice while maintaining quality service levels.
Water Aerobics Instructor
UW-River Falls
09.1987 - 02.1989
- Maintained excellent rapport with members through open lines of communication regarding feedback or suggestions for class optimization.
- Adapted classes to meet needs of participants with varying fitness levels.
- Used music to motivate and energize classes.
- Implemented new and creative exercise routines to keep participants motivated.
- Encouraged participants to stay motivated and reach fitness goals.
- Increased class attendance by promoting a positive, engaging, and inclusive environment for all participants.
Life Guard and Water Aerobics Instructor
Village of Mazomanie
06.1987 - 09.1987
Education
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
University of Wisconsin, River Falls
River Falls, WI02.1989
Skills
- Water safety knowledge
- CPR training
- Goal Setting Assistance
- Injury Prevention Awareness
- Swimming proficiency
- Class Design Creativity
- Group management
- Customer Service
- Time Management
- Reliable and Responsible
Certification
- Lifeguarding Certification - American Red Cross.
- CPR/AED Certification
- National Incident Management System (NIMS) ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-700, and ICS-800 Certifications - Federal Emergency Management Agency.
- Mass Casualty Incident Management certification – Federal Emergency Management Agency or comparable entities.
Timeline
Business Manager
Doctors Choice Supplements
08.2010 - 08.2019
Co-Owner
4 Duhr Farm
08.1991 - Current
Practice Manager
Madison Equine Clinic
03.1989 - 08.2010
Water Aerobics Instructor
UW-River Falls
09.1987 - 02.1989
Life Guard and Water Aerobics Instructor
Village of Mazomanie
06.1987 - 09.1987
- Lifeguarding Certification - American Red Cross.
- CPR/AED Certification
- National Incident Management System (NIMS) ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-700, and ICS-800 Certifications - Federal Emergency Management Agency.
- Mass Casualty Incident Management certification – Federal Emergency Management Agency or comparable entities.
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
University of Wisconsin, River Falls
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