MARY MEANS
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Self-motivated professional successful in seizing viable opportunities for expansion and innovation in business. Background in increasing profits, reducing costs and transforming customer service standards. Experienced in leading and supervising operational and sales teams.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal Industry Funding
I-CAR
10.2023 - 03.2024
- Responsible for developing and executing strategies to secure funding from various industry sources, such as insurers, manufacturers, and suppliers, to support I-CAR's mission of advancing the collision repair industry.
Funding Specialist
Sandhills Global
10.2023 - 09.2023
- Responsible for developing and executing strategies to secure funding from various industry sources, such as insurers, manufacturers, and suppliers, to support I-CAR's mission of advancing the collision repair industry.
Student Fundraiser
ASU Foundation
05.2021 - 05.2023
- Interact with Thunderbird Alumni through the ASU Foundation to promote scholarships within the Thunderbird community
- Provided every Alumni with professional and polite support for donation payment and service needs
- Maintained great conversation skills with every alumnus.
Student Consultant
Mama Doing Good
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Conducted research, analyzed data, and provided strategic recommendations to improve operations and address challenges at Mama Doing Good in Kenya
- Collaborated effectively with program managers, volunteers, and local community members to implement sustainable solutions and forge productive partnerships
- Demonstrated a commitment to driving social impact by developing initiatives that empowered vulnerable populations and created lasting change in underserved communities.
BOA Intern
TEK Systems
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Tracked, accounted, and maintained over 80 clients’ accounts receivables through Tek Systems
- Communicated effectively throughout company to resolve issues
- Worked effectively and organizationally throughout all computer systems to better help and track clients’ needs.
Warehouse Worker
Amazon
02.2021 - 05.2021
- Tracked inventory, conducted cycle counts and audits and resolved issues to maintain accurate records
- Picked and prepared numerous daily shipments in large warehouse environment to facilitate customer order fulfillment.
Substitute Teacher
Sheridan Country School District
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Specialized in 4th – 6th grade classrooms
- Specialized in Rural community classrooms
- Completed tasks throughout the day that ensured learning and understanding were taking place within the classroom.
Retail Associate/Customer Service Rep
Dodds Shoe Company
04.2020 - 08.2020
- Managed online sales: shipment, packing and customer service, averaged 200+ sales/day, providing excellent customer service
- Built customer loyalty by engaging with and identifying specific product needs of customers
- Calculated pricing, scanned tags, applied discounts, collected payment and offered receipts to process transactions
- Balanced cash register drawer, counted cash, made change and stored coupons
- Maintained friendly, outgoing personality to promote positive work environment and build customer loyalty.
Retail Sales Associate
Rusty Rooster
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Assisted in strategic planning and setup of merchandise displays to promote target products and attract customer traffic
- Initiated friendly conversation with each customer to determine the level of assistance required
- Provided every customer with professional and polite support for sales and service needs
- Maintained current store, product, and promotional knowledge to drive consistent sales.
Ranch Hand
Bar U Ranch
06.2016 - 08.2019
- Collaborated with 4-person team managing ranch and needs related to tending of 500 livestock, 10 horses, covering 20,000 acres
- Monitored and recorded behavior and health of 10 horses and 500 livestock, including ensuring full vaccination of calves
- Collaborated with community members in planning and executing harvest and planting schedules
- Maintained equipment with preventive maintenance and repairs.
Education
Master of Global Management - Specialization in Development and Innovation
Thunderbird School of Global Management
Phoenix, AZ05.2023
Bachelor of Science Political Science -
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ12.2019
Skills
- Critical thinker
- Problem solver
- Program implementation
- Global mindset
- Initiative
- Adaptive Learning
Leadership And Activities
Mental Health Committee Chair- Chi Omega
Timeline
Principal Industry Funding
I-CAR
10.2023 - 03.2024
Funding Specialist
Sandhills Global
10.2023 - 09.2023
Student Consultant
Mama Doing Good
10.2022 - 12.2022
BOA Intern
TEK Systems
06.2022 - 08.2022
Student Fundraiser
ASU Foundation
05.2021 - 05.2023
Warehouse Worker
Amazon
02.2021 - 05.2021
Substitute Teacher
Sheridan Country School District
09.2020 - 12.2020
Retail Associate/Customer Service Rep
Dodds Shoe Company
04.2020 - 08.2020
Retail Sales Associate
Rusty Rooster
01.2020 - 04.2020
Ranch Hand
Bar U Ranch
06.2016 - 08.2019
Master of Global Management - Specialization in Development and Innovation
Thunderbird School of Global Management
Bachelor of Science Political Science -
Northern Arizona University
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