Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Languages
References
Timeline
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Lisa Deschaine

L’Anse,MI
Lisa Deschaine

Summary

Dynamic business co-owner with a proven track record at Frostie Freeze, Inc., driving customer engagement through strategic communications and impactful marketing campaigns. Skilled in financial reporting and team leadership, I fostered community partnerships and enhanced internal communications, resulting in measurable growth and improved operational efficiency.

Overview

17
years of professional experience

Work History

Frostie Freeze, Inc.
L’Anse, USA

Business Co-Owner
10.2009 - 12.2024

Job overview

  • Executed marketing strategies to enhance brand visibility and profitability, achieving measurable growth in customer engagement.
  • Led internal and external communications to promote brand initiatives and foster community partnerships.
  • Created social media content and promotional materials for local outreach and seasonal campaigns.
  • Monitored cash flow levels regularly in order to maintain liquidity position of the organization.
  • Prepared monthly reports on sales activities and performance metrics for senior management review.
  • Established strong collaborations with community organizations, vendors, and local media to align messaging.
  • Directed team communications and training to ensure consistent brand messaging across all channels.
  • Oversaw development of internal communication systems and staff onboarding programs for improved efficiency.
  • Implemented procedures for training new staff members in order to ensure a smooth transition into their roles.
  • Managed payroll operations including calculating employee salaries and taxes as well as processing payments accurately.

Maurices
Houghton, USA

Sales Manager
11.2016 - 04.2017

Job overview

  • Collaborated with marketing and merchandising teams to execute brand campaigns and visual displays.
  • Conducted regular meetings with staff members to review goals and objectives.

Aurora Borealis Resort
Skanee, MI

Hospitality
04.2010 - 11.2012

Job overview

  • Ensured all guests received outstanding hospitality services at all times.

Abercrombie & Fitch
Appleton, USA

Marketing Intern
06.2008 - 10.2009

Job overview

  • Enhanced brand storytelling via impactful in-store merchandising and customer engagement.

Education

Yale University
New Haven, CT

Certificate from Financial Markets
06-2025

University Overview

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Bachelor of Science from Business Administration, Marketing & Art
05.2008

University Overview

Skills

  • Strategic communications planning
  • Content development
  • Internal and external communications
  • Brand voice and messaging
  • Team leadership
  • Media relations
  • Copywriting and editing
  • Marketing campaigns
  • Market analysis
  • Financial reporting
  • Communication skills
  • Professional networking
  • Microsoft Office, Canva
  • Employee training
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Customer service

Languages

Languages
  • English, Fluent
  • Spanish, Beginner

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Limited

References

References
References available upon request.

Timeline

Sales Manager
Maurices
11.2016 - 04.2017
Hospitality
Aurora Borealis Resort
04.2010 - 11.2012
Business Co-Owner
Frostie Freeze, Inc.
10.2009 - 12.2024
Marketing Intern
Abercrombie & Fitch
06.2008 - 10.2009
Yale University
Certificate from Financial Markets
Michigan Technological University
Bachelor of Science from Business Administration, Marketing & Art