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Rita Janz

Chicago,IL

Summary

  • Experience in event planning, management, administration, and leadership. Demonstrates ability to build consensus and driving cooperative relationships with volunteers, staff, Boards of Directors, government agencies, vendors, and businesspeople. Capabilities include:
  • Strategic & Mission Planning
  • Project Management
  • Team Building & Leadership
  • Promotional Activities
  • Problem Analysis & Resolution
  • Staff and volunteer Training & Development
  • Proactive Management
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Excellent organizational, communications and social skills

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Office manager

DKD LOGISTICS INC.
01.2021 - Current
  • Manage the day-to-day operations of the office, ensure smooth and efficient functioning
  • Duties include managing calendars, scheduling appointments, and coordination meetings
  • Order supplies and maintain relationships with vendors, utilize QuickBooks to manage financial transactions and assist with budgeting
  • Maintain organized filing systems and ensure accurate record-keeping
  • Assist with human resources tasks such as onboarding new employees and maintaining employee records
  • Answer phone calls, respond to inquiries, and provide excellent customer service
  • Oversee office maintenance and ensure a professional work environment

Program Director

Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture
01.2003 - 12.2020
  • Senior Management Executive with planning, operating, marketing, and administrative responsibility for the Museum with over 3,000 members
  • Directed six full-time staff members and over 20 volunteers
  • Developed and executed a large portfolio of museum programming for diverse audiences and communities
  • Managed external partnerships with Chicago Cultural Alliance members
  • Broadened volunteer base from 3 to 20+, recruited, managed volunteers, and motivated them to work on various projects and programs
  • Lead annual volunteer appreciation banquets
  • Directed all internal and outreach initiatives working with other cultural institutions locally, nationally, and internationally
  • Responsible for developing and administering the budget and securing grant funding and other institutional support
  • Supervised acquisitions database program

Office Manager

National Museum of Lithuania
01.1996 - 12.2002
  • Performed various administrative and executive tasks
  • Organized museum exhibit openings and events

History Teacher & Educational Supervisor

Vilnius High School #9
01.1992 - 12.1996
  • Taught High School level World and Lithuania history
  • Counseled students and held progress meetings with parents
  • Developed and executed school events

Education

Bachelor’s and Master’s degree - history and the teaching thereof

Vilnius Pedagogical University
01.1994

Skills

  • Strategic & Mission Planning
  • Project Management
  • Team Building & Leadership
  • Promotional Activities
  • Problem Analysis & Resolution
  • Staff and volunteer Training & Development
  • Proactive Management
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Excellent communications skills
  • Excellent social skills
  • Office management
  • Calendar management
  • Vendor relations
  • Financial management
  • Customer service
  • Event coordination
  • Team leadership
  • Budget administration
  • Volunteer management
  • Microsoft Office
  • QuickBooks utilization
  • Communication skills
  • Time management
  • Organizational skills
  • Office administration
  • Data entry
  • Customer relations
  • Clear oral/written communication
  • Billing
  • Scheduling and calendar management
  • Administrative support
  • Scheduling
  • Staff training
  • Strategic planning
  • MS office

Languages

English
Professional Working
Lithuanian
Native or Bilingual
Russian
Professional Working

Timeline

Office manager

DKD LOGISTICS INC.
01.2021 - Current

Program Director

Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture
01.2003 - 12.2020

Office Manager

National Museum of Lithuania
01.1996 - 12.2002

History Teacher & Educational Supervisor

Vilnius High School #9
01.1992 - 12.1996

Bachelor’s and Master’s degree - history and the teaching thereof

Vilnius Pedagogical University

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