PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
LEADERSHIP COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE
Timeline

VERONICA WINTERS

APA Marketing, Inc. / Encore! Home Entertainment
Fullerton,CA
26
years of professional experience

Versatile operations and project management professional with 15+ years of experience leading cross-functional initiatives, managing corporate accounts, overseeing budgets, coordinating vendors, and building strong stakeholder relationships. Proven leader with extensive experience in nonprofit governance, financial administration, event planning, communications, and team coordination. Brings a strong combination of business experience, executive support, creative problem-solving, and hands-on organizational leadership, with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results.

Work History

EXECUTIVE BOARD OFFICER — PRESIDENT, VICE PRESIDENT, TREASURER & SECRETARY

7 Years 8 Months
Charles G. Emery Elementary School | 2019.01 - Current
  • Directed nonprofit operations, strategic initiatives, organizational planning, and governance activities.
  • Managed financial administration, developing annual budgets, producing ongoing financial reports, ensuring tax filings, and maintaining nonprofit compliance.
  • Collaborated with board members and school leadership to establish priorities, solve operational challenges, and achieve organizational goals.
  • Recruited and directed large volunteer teams, executing events and organizational initiatives that strengthened community engagement.
  • Recruited, organized, and directed large volunteer teams to successfully execute events and organizational initiatives.
  • Served as a primary liaison between school administration, staff, parents, volunteers, and community stakeholders.
  • Collaborated with board members and school leadership to prioritize initiatives, address operational challenges, and align efforts with organizational goals.
  • Successfully balanced multiple concurrent initiatives while maintaining accountability for deadlines, budgets, and organizational requirements.
  • Buena Park School District

FULL-SERVICE SHOPPER & DELIVERY DRIVER — PART-TIME

8 Years 8 Months
Instacart | 2018.01 - Current
  • Managed the complete customer order fulfillment process from order review and product selection through delivery.
  • Handled substitutions, dietary considerations, and special requests to meet changing customer needs effectively.
  • Ensured accuracy and organization while providing exceptional customer service and managing multiple orders and deadlines.
  • Resolved customer issues directly to enhance service experience and satisfaction.

MARKETING & SALES COORDINATOR / EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

25 Years 8 Months
APA Marketing, Inc. / Encore! Home Entertainment | 2001.01 - Current
  • Coordinated multiple marketing and sales projects simultaneously while maintaining deadlines and quality standards.
  • Coordinated commercial photo shoots, managing styling, staging, logistics, and creative direction to ensure brand consistency.
  • Coordinated commercial photo shoots, overseeing styling, staging, logistics, and creative direction to maintain brand standards.
  • Delivered project management and administrative support to regional sales representatives for East and West Coast territories, enhancing communication and efficiency.
  • Provided project management and administrative support to regional sales representatives across East and West Coast territories.
  • Coordinated multiple marketing and sales projects simultaneously to meet deadlines and uphold quality standards.

PROJECT MANAGER – HOSPITALITY DIVISION

5 Years 11 Months
Fairmont Designs | 2005.01 - 2010.12
  • Directed end-to-end project management for hotel renovations and new developments, from initial quotation through procurement, order processing, production, and delivery.
  • Managed corporate Marriott International accounts and served as the primary point of contact for key client and internal stakeholders.
  • Coordinated operations team while collaborating across design, procurement, manufacturing, and sales functions to enhance project delivery.
  • Managed procurement activities and coordinated with vendors to ensure alignment with project timelines and specifications.
  • Collaborated with design and procurement teams to source, layout, and furnish hotel lobbies, guest rooms, and common areas.
  • Evaluated operations at primary manufacturing facility in Shanghai, identifying opportunities to enhance production workflows and quality control.
  • Designed, coordinated, and hosted company exhibits at biannual Las Vegas trade shows to strengthen brand visibility and support customer acquisition.

Education

- Business Management Coursework

University of Phoenix | La Mirada, CA

Certificate - Graphic Design & Print Advertising

Anaheim, CA

- General Studies Coursework

Fullerton College | Fullerton, CA

High School Diploma

La Mirada High School | La Mirada, CA

Skills

Operations & Project Management
Strategic Planning & Execution
Budget Management & Financial Reporting
Nonprofit Governance & Compliance
Event & Trade Show Management
Vendor & Client Relations
Procurement & Order Management
Marketing & Communications
Creative Direction & Print Design
Executive & Administrative Support
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Customer relations
Team & Volunteer Leadership
Office management

LEADERSHIP COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE

Charles G. Emery Elementary School, Executive Board Leadership, 2019-01-01, 2026-12-31, Served in multiple executive board positions—including President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary—providing continued professional experience in leadership, financial oversight, strategic planning, communications, event management, and organizational operations during a period focused on raising a family.

Timeline

EXECUTIVE BOARD OFFICER — PRESIDENT, VICE PRESIDENT, TREASURER & SECRETARY

Charles G. Emery Elementary School
2019.01 - CurrentRead More

FULL-SERVICE SHOPPER & DELIVERY DRIVER — PART-TIME

Instacart
2018.01 - CurrentRead More

PROJECT MANAGER – HOSPITALITY DIVISION

Fairmont Designs
2005.01 - 2010.12Read More

MARKETING & SALES COORDINATOR / EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

APA Marketing, Inc. / Encore! Home Entertainment
2001.01 - CurrentRead More

La Mirada High School

High School Diploma
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Fullerton College

from General Studies Coursework
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Certificate from Graphic Design & Print Advertising
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University of Phoenix

from Business Management Coursework
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VERONICA WINTERS