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Shirley VanDeventer

Bethany,IL

Summary

Enthusiastic entrepreneur with a background in project management and customer service. Proven ability to oversee events and build strong client relationships, ensuring outstanding customer satisfaction and project success. Ready to utilize creative strategies for impactful business growth.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Entrepreneur

self employed
decatur, IL
01.2020 - Current

Developed engaging slogans and advertisements for local companies and organizations.

Planned, organized, and executed events from concept to completion.

Designed innovative products for religious organizations to support fundraising initiatives.

Supervised sales operations for a religious organization, optimizing team performance.

Managed luxury home sitting services, ensuring client satisfaction and property security.

Provided physical training and aquatic exercises to enhance fitness levels of clients.

Coordinated decoration and setup of events to create inviting atmospheres.

  • Generated creative product ideas for religious organizations to drive sales.

owner/employee

Hottmess Housekeeping
Decatur, illinois
05.1993 - Current
  • Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
  • Oversaw project execution, phase progress, workmanship, and team performance to drive on-time completion of deliverables.
  • Commercial, Residential, Industrial, Professional, New construction, Remodels, Projects, and New Developments, Gated/Private communities
  • All aspects of cleaning and vendor coordination from start to finish with excellency and making ready for immediate occupancy and function.

manager

Grocery/Retail
Decatur, Illinois
  • Oversaw and established vendor relationships to secure quality supplies and negotiate contracts.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone calls
  • Led startup and creation of operational procedures and workflow planning.
  • Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
  • Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.
  • Trained and supervised staff to enhance service quality and teamwork.
  • Conducted daily store operations, including opening and closing procedures and cash handling.
  • Performed regular storewide merchandising, based and built visually appealing displays and signs to encourage customers to buy specific products.
  • Built relationships with key customers and stakeholders to grow business networks and locate new opportunities.
  • Analyzed sales data to identify trends and adjust strategies accordingly.
  • Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.

Education

High School Diploma -

EHS
Decatur, IL
01-1981

Skills

  • Creative
  • Enthusiastic
  • Relationship building
  • Strategic thinking
  • Brand development
  • Excellent customer service

Timeline

Entrepreneur

self employed
01.2020 - Current

owner/employee

Hottmess Housekeeping
05.1993 - Current

manager

Grocery/Retail

High School Diploma -

EHS