Krislyn Degnan
* ********* ****, ******, *********** 06478
203-***-**** ( ablm28@r.postjobfree.com
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) Jan.
. Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, Connecticut
. Expected Date of Graduation: December 2010 (one class left)
. GPA: 3.3
. Related Course Work: International Marketing, Strategic Marketing,
Consumer Behavior Marketing, Product Management, Statistical
Decision Making, Operations Management, Entrepreneurship and Small
Business Management, Strategic Management, Business Planning,
Managerial Finances, Management Process, Micro-Macro Economics,
Organizational Behaviors, Legal Issues in Business & Management,
Financial & Managerial Accounting
Bachelor of Science in Recreation and Leisure Studies Aug.
2003 - Jan. 2008
. Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, Connecticut
(2004-2008)
. Quinnipiac University, Hamden, Connecticut (2003-2004)
WORK EXPERIENCE
Trebco Specialty Products
P.O. Box 636, Orange, CT 06477 (203) 799-
7633
Executive/Personal Assistant to Owner/Founder of WubbaNub
Jan. 2010 - Present
. Calendar management of entrepreneur's work and personal schedules,
including arranging business meetings,
travel itinerary of hotels, flights, and restaurant reservations, in
addition to personal appointments
. Answering and problem solving any e-mails concerning customer concerns,
shipments, clients contacting to
make appointments, or any tasks that will require a back and forth
communication to resolve an issue
. Creating and preparing all materials and samples for events, trade
shows, product reviews, and blogs
. Producing end of week "To-Do" list of what is happening the following
week; reminder of appointments,
issues that need to be followed up on, or additional tasks that
need to be completed for a deadline
. Organizing data information about marketing promotions or new styles
that are showing highest sales
. Acting as the owner's first point of contact with people from outside
organizations
. Organizing and ensuring all store accounts are current on payments, and
maintaining databases on stores, sales reps, and marketing teams
. Screening information and presenting new advertisement opportunities
such as trade shows, press events, radio
shows, and magazine publications to determine best
exposure for product, while being within the budget
. Office administrative duties such as billing, carrying out background
checks of stores, and reviewing all
incoming e-mails and faxes
Assistant to Owner/Founder for Events and Orders (Per-Diem)
Summer 2006 - Dec. 2009
Assist in product promotion and marketing for WubbaNub Infant Pacifier at
Big City Moms Special Event
Biggest Baby Shower in New York, NY (May 2008)
. Inform consumers about WubbaNub and Wubbie Blankets information
concerning safety, latex free pacifier,
product location, and press articles
. Organize and package WubbaNub Pacifiers, Pacifier Pouch, and New Wubbie
Blanket products for Retailers
Branford Parks and Recreation June 2006 -
July 2009
35 Church Street, Branford, CT 06405 (203) 488-
8304
Department Assistant (Internships: Summer 2007 & Summer 2006)
Teen Travel Counselor
. Assist in programming for Teen Travel 2008, including budgeting,
calendar management,
construction of information booklet, and research for new
attractions
. Help in creating an evaluation survey for effectiveness of staff,
program, trips, and
other information on Teen Travel 2007
. Aid Assistant Director in everyday tasks such as budgeting,
programming, and communicating with other town departments to
effectively run a recreation facility
SKILLS
. Proficient with QuickBooks, Windows 2000/XP, Microsoft Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, Publisher, RecTrac, Minitab, and Internet Researches
. Highly organized and efficient, with proven ability to prioritize
and handle multiple projects
. Excellent interpersonal and team development skills
References Provided Upon Request