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Lisa Shade

Carlisle,PA

Summary

Self-motivated and accomplished leader with a solid background in small business operations and strategic initiatives. Known for strong communication skills and relationship building, dedicated to driving community engagement, volunteer service, and improving organizational efficiency.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

School Board Director /Board Treasurer

Big Spring School District
Newville, PA
11.2023 - Current
  • Board Treasurer, June 2024-Current
  • Committee Assignments: Buildings and Property, Finance, Future Ready Comprehensive Planning
  • Oversaw budget, contributed to strategic planning initiatives, and reviewed organizational structure regularly, identifying opportunities for improvement in efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Evaluated financial reports thoroughly, making informed decisions on budget allocations and resource distribution.
  • Maintained impartiality and objectivity during meetings and decision-making.
  • Emphasizes the importance of conducting thorough research to gather input and foster transparency in decision-making.

Board of Directors Member

Plainfield Lions Club
Plainfield, PA
11.2023 - Current
  • Led initiatives to enhance community outreach and engagement efforts.
  • Directed fundraising campaigns, increasing resources for local projects.
  • Committee Assignments: Audit, Budget & Finance, Chicken Corn Soup, Fundraising, Nominating, Sandwich Sales
  • Served as 2nd and 1st Vice President 2024,2025
  • Incoming Club President August 2026

Owner

Lisa's Cheer Bows
Carlisle
08.2006 - Current
  • Emphasizes customer service standards and operational procedures.
  • Managed daily operations for a successful small business, ensuring efficient processes and quality services.
  • Established a loyal customer base by providing personalized attention, addressing concerns promptly, and exceeding expectations.
  • Enhanced company reputation by consistently delivering exceptional service quality to customers.
  • Achieved consistent growth with careful planning and execution of business development initiatives.
  • Participated actively in local community events or organizations as a way to give back while expanding brand visibility and credibility.
  • Increased revenue by implementing effective marketing strategies and establishing strong customer relationships.

Administrative Assistant

Bag Processors, Inc.
Mechanicsburg, PA
05.1996 - 08.2011
  • Managed office communications, ensuring timely responses and clear information flow.
  • Organized and maintained filing systems for efficient document retrieval and storage.
  • Coordinated scheduling of meetings, optimizing use of executive time and resources.
  • Assisted in budget preparation, contributing to effective allocation of financial resources across departments.
  • Led initiatives to enhance office organization, resulting in improved workplace productivity.

Education

Medical Technology

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

High School Diploma -

Big Spring High School
Newville, PA
06-1992

Skills

  • Customer relations
  • Small business operations
  • Relationship building
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Business management
  • Marketing and design
  • Planning and execution
  • Business marketing
  • Organizational growth
  • Nonprofit experience
  • Operational efficiency
  • Strategic visioning

Accomplishments

  • Knowledge of Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Supervised and collaborated with multiple volunteer teams, while holding leadership positions for 7 years, with PTO's
  • Active in Elementary and Middle School PTO (2017-2023)
  • Experienced leadership in fundraising and community project/event efforts.
  • Active School Board Director of Big Spring School District (2023-current)
  • Active Board of Directors Member with Plainfield Lions Club (2023-current)

Interests

  • I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
  • Enjoying the art of baking and pastry-making, experimenting with recipes Cooking in general and all types of crafting
  • Participating in local clean-up initiatives
  • Fundraising Events
  • Graphic Design
  • Volunteering for community initiatives to give back and make a positive impact

Timeline

School Board Director /Board Treasurer

Big Spring School District
11.2023 - Current

Board of Directors Member

Plainfield Lions Club
11.2023 - Current

Owner

Lisa's Cheer Bows
08.2006 - Current

Administrative Assistant

Bag Processors, Inc.
05.1996 - 08.2011

Medical Technology

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

High School Diploma -

Big Spring High School