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Linn Nash

Summary

Former business professional who made a purposeful career change in 2012 to bring my organizational and communication skills into supporting the pastoral team at Parkside Church (≈3,000 weekly attendance.) Dedicated and driven professional adept at providing administrative and logistical support for various projects, programs and initiatives.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience

Work History

Administrative Assistant

Parkside Church
06.2012 - 05.2024

Provided value added administrative support for multiple pastors across twelve ministry areas including the residency program, counseling, financial support requests and adult small groups by incorporating a senior business perspective into the church culture.

  • Demonstrated highest level of integrity in dealing with confidential issues.
  • Coordinated all travel and scheduling logistics for pastors and residential candidates.
  • Event planning and management for semi-annual conferences for up to 500 participants.
  • Budget planning and tracking.
  • Proactive in problem identification and resolution.

Marketing & Research Consultant

LJN Consulting
02.2009 - 06.2012

Director of Market Research

Sterling Jewelers, Inc.
01.2001 - 02.2009

Implemented sophisticated analytic tools and initiatives into the retail environment to successfully establish a new focus on consumer insights and the customer experience.

Director, Market Research

Nestlé Ice Cream
01.1995 - 01.2000

Built and established the research department at Nestlé Ice Cream. Oversaw all qualitative, quantitative and syndicated data implementation and analysis.

Product Manager - Sr. Mgr. Business Development

Nestlé Ice Cream
01.1989 - 01.1995

Marketing Manager

John Morrell & Co.
08.1986 - 01.1989

Account Executive - Sr. Account Executive

Dancer, Fitzgerald, Sample
07.1983 - 08.1986

Education

Master of Science - Advertising

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL
05.1983

Bachelor of Science - School of Music - Teaching Concentrate

Indiana University
Bloomington, IN
05.1980

Skills

  • Strong Organizational Skills
  • Excellent Written and Oral Communication Skills
  • Detail-Oriented
  • Ability to Multi-Task
  • Microsoft Office Proficiency
  • Initiative Taking Mentality
  • Problem Solving
  • Primary & Secondary Research Expertise

Timeline

Administrative Assistant

Parkside Church
06.2012 - 05.2024

Marketing & Research Consultant

LJN Consulting
02.2009 - 06.2012

Director of Market Research

Sterling Jewelers, Inc.
01.2001 - 02.2009

Director, Market Research

Nestlé Ice Cream
01.1995 - 01.2000

Product Manager - Sr. Mgr. Business Development

Nestlé Ice Cream
01.1989 - 01.1995

Marketing Manager

John Morrell & Co.
08.1986 - 01.1989

Account Executive - Sr. Account Executive

Dancer, Fitzgerald, Sample
07.1983 - 08.1986

Master of Science - Advertising

Northwestern University

Bachelor of Science - School of Music - Teaching Concentrate

Indiana University
Linn Nash