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Mark Kloster

Bedford,TX
Mark  Kloster

Summary

Patient, compassionate Recovery Advocate with five years experience in helping people rediscover best versions of themselves. Worked with treatment teams to develop and implement effective plans for diverse groups of patients. Built rapport with individuals struggling with addiction and supported patients through entire process from intake through graduation from program. Expertise includes marketing, communications and event planning to enhance all areas of alumni relations. Strong drive with excellent interpersonal, communication and team-building skills. Highly collaborative, diplomatic and dependable.

Overview

35
years of professional experience

Work History

Dublin Bottling Works

Vice President of Innovation, Director
12.1988 - Current

Job overview

  • Evaluate product development strategy effectiveness and prepare alternative approaches to exceed goals.
  • Assess final products to check quality and consistency with creative vision.
  • Increased company growth through effective collaboration with sales and marketing departments.
  • Execute local and regional marketing and branding initiatives to drive sales within existing and prospective accounts.

Barefoot Natural Market

Small Business Co-Owner
09.2017 - 06.2021

Job overview

  • Designed business plan to define concept, short-term and long-term goals and strategies.
  • Promoted business via social media to generate leads and maximize brand identity.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
  • Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.

Jaywalker Lodge

Alumni Coordinator
09.2013 - 03.2015

Job overview

  • Directed and optimized department projects in areas such as marketing, alumni connections and volunteer programs.
  • Planned and orchestrated community service opportunities, special events and alumni expeditions.
  • Administered database and maintained complete alumni records.
  • Maintained proactive media relations program by distributing news releases for placement, building strong relationships and monitoring all forms of media.
  • Managed Alumni communication through e-mail, texts, and social media; authored weekly blog for company website

Education

University Of Texas
, Austin, TX

BBA from Business Management
12.1988

Skills

  • Planning and Execution
  • Team Leadership
  • Alumni Relations
  • Strategic Development
  • Group Activities
  • Problem Management
  • Certified Mindfulness in Recovery Facilitator
  • 200 CYT Trauma Informed Yoga Instructor

Timeline

Small Business Co-Owner

Barefoot Natural Market
09.2017 - 06.2021

Alumni Coordinator

Jaywalker Lodge
09.2013 - 03.2015

Vice President of Innovation, Director

Dublin Bottling Works
12.1988 - Current

University Of Texas

BBA from Business Management
Mark Kloster