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Paula Skoviera

Paula Skoviera

Roberts,WI

Summary

Seasoned leader and instructor with proven track record of success leading and growing organizations. Strong background in strategic planning and team development. Skilled in identifying opportunities and implementing practical business strategies with commitment to staying informed about latest trends, technologies, and best practices.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Owner/CEO

Princess Paula Consulting
Roberts, WI
04.2023 - Current
  • Engage diverse audiences on AI, networking, and Google profile optimization
  • Provide one-on-one social media and Google profile optimization training
  • Develop innovative marketing strategies to enhance client market presence and growth
  • Offer creative marketing solutions for business growth and brand recognition enhancement.

Team Leader/CEO

Keller Williams Integrity
Hudson, WI
12.2022 - 04.2023
  • Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners
  • Developed recruiting strategies to identify qualified candidates and build network
  • Led weekly sales meeting and coached to top 20 percent of agents
  • Engaged positively with staff and leadership colleagues, soliciting and encouraging feedback and collaborative spirit.

Recruiter

Northwestern Mutual
Lake Elmo, MN
06.2022 - 12.2022
  • Followed up with notable applicants sourced via industry-specific pipelines, events and networking groups
  • Leveraged social media platforms and online job boards to advertise open positions and engage with candidates
  • Generated specific candidate pool for career opportunities through strategic placement of advertisements, evaluation of applicant credentials and conducting initial interviews and pre-screening assessments
  • Evaluated strengths and weaknesses of candidates through effective screening processes.

Business Development Manager

AdvantaClean
Hudson, WI
07.2019 - 06.2022
  • Created on brand promotional items, swag items, gift items, charcuterie boards including ordering and invoicing
  • Sourced new opportunities for marketing including events, radio ads, print materials and digital marketing
  • Worked closely with corporate office marketing team to help create assets and communicate to national network
  • Created accounts and developed all content for social media accounts on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and TikTok
  • Maintained client database in ServiceMinder and Salesforce
  • Scheduled presentations at Insurance offices and Real Estate offices which included creating Power Point presentations, curating packets for attendees, collecting appealing swag, catering, set up, presenting and follow up.

Community Events Manager

Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Northwestern Wisconsin
Roberts, WI
07.2018 - 02.2019
  • Planned large scale fundraising events to raise funds and achieve fundraising goals
  • Developed relationships while building comprehensive database of industry contacts, vendors, and venues
  • Produced detailed proposals for events to document timelines, suppliers, and budgets
  • Worked with marketing team on development and delivery of creative campaigns to support fundraising activities
  • Planned and organized special events, solicited corporate sponsorships, and set up matching gift donations to reach financial targets
  • Attended multiple networking groups to promote organization, build relationships and source child sponsors.

Worship Leader

Crossroads Church
Cottage Grove, MN
10.2016 - 07.2018
  • Recruited volunteers and built teams of musicians, sound technicians and volunteers
  • Led and inspired worship team members and guided team in following church processes, guidelines, and mission
  • Oversaw budget and programming for worship arts ministry and engaged outside services responsibly
  • Held worship team accountable for facilitating God-inspired worship and continually encouraged, equipped, and empowered volunteers.

Community Engagement Leader

Thrivent Financial
Burnsville, MN
02.2015 - 10.2016
  • Built and maintained relationships with community organizations, non-profits and Thrivent members
  • Created company brand messaging, collateral materials, customer events, promotional strategies, and product commercialization
  • Continually maintained and improved company's reputation and positive image in markets served
  • Work with over 16 Financial Advisors and teams to create marketing strategies, workshops and lead generation
  • Executed social media webinars with corresponding instructional materials for Fortune 500 Company.

Facilities Coordinator

ISD 192 Community Education
Farmington, MN
05.2011 - 10.2014
  • Oversaw hiring, training, scheduling, and certifying staff of 16 Building Supervisors
  • Contributed to creating and implementing ISD192 Community Education Strategic Plan
  • Streamlined Farmington In-House Basketball program resulting in growth from 200 to 600 participants in 3 years
  • Managed and balanced multiple budgets from $100,000 to $250,000 including annual reports and presentations
  • Created and published technical documentation for Integrated Program and Payment Management platform
  • Utilized web-based software in remote training sessions for MN based school districts
  • Developed manuals and executed training for rSchool Today software, Feepay, KRONOS timecard software and TrueTime software
  • Conducted customized training for ISD192 departments in groups ranging from 4-12 attendees.

Education

Bachelor of Arts: Geography -

Lakehead University

Bachelor of Arts: Education -

Lakehead University

Skills

  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Leadership
  • Social Media
  • Event Planning
  • Digital Marketing
  • Networking
  • Marketing
  • Google Suite
  • Public Speaking
  • Detail-oriented
  • Training and development
  • Professional Musician

Certification

Notary Public, State of Minnesota

Accomplishments

  • 2021 Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce Ambassador of the Year
  • New Richmond Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassador
  • Cottage Grove Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassador
  • Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce Ambassador
  • Wellth for Women Provider

Affiliations

  • Worship Leader Journey Church of River Falls
  • Professional musican and singer
  • Professional Mrs. Claus

Timeline

Owner/CEO

Princess Paula Consulting
04.2023 - Current

Team Leader/CEO

Keller Williams Integrity
12.2022 - 04.2023

Recruiter

Northwestern Mutual
06.2022 - 12.2022

Business Development Manager

AdvantaClean
07.2019 - 06.2022

Community Events Manager

Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Northwestern Wisconsin
07.2018 - 02.2019

Worship Leader

Crossroads Church
10.2016 - 07.2018

Community Engagement Leader

Thrivent Financial
02.2015 - 10.2016

Facilities Coordinator

ISD 192 Community Education
05.2011 - 10.2014

Bachelor of Arts: Geography -

Lakehead University

Bachelor of Arts: Education -

Lakehead University

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