ASHLEY R. PALBITSKA

Telephone: 224-***-****

E-Mail: acdtcq@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN

Masters in Business with Emphasis in Marketing/Management - May 2011

CARROLL COLLEGE, WAUKESHA, WISCONSIN

Bachelor of Arts in Communication - May 2008

Business Gift Services Sales Supervisor

The Popcorn Factory

1800Flowers, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045 – July 2012 – Present

• Manage Daily Reports (sales, phone calls, inquiries)

• Manage seasonal staff

• Manage call lists for Sales Account Managers

• Provide information directly to Account Managers

• Work with vendors on packaging prototypes

• Work with Director on small budget details

• Attend daily production meetings

• Manage Fundraising Program

• Manage GreatFoods Initiative

• Create New Reports to include daily sales of Account Managers, Business Gift Services

Inquiries

• Work closely with Sister Brands on sales and shipping information

• Provide customer service to prospective customers and existing customers

• Manage preparation for Fundraising Trade Shows

• Work with Merchandising and Purchasing to create new item numbers for custom products

Community Development Assistant

City of Highland Park

City of Highland Park, Highland Park, IL 60035 - December 2011 – July 2012

Provide assistance to Planning and Building Departments

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Design informational pieces for public use

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Provide administrative duties

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Maintain database of permits, businesses and inspections

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Provide assistance with some financial work

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Economic Development Clerk

City of Highland Park

City of Highland Park, Highland Park, Illinois - July 2011 to December 2011

Provide assistance to Economic Development Assistant

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Provide guidance to local businesses

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Assist with event planning

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Maintain database of available properties

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Perform administrative duties

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Assist with marketing local businesses and events

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Building Division Clerk

City of Highland Park

City of Highland Park, Highland Park, Illinois - July 2011 to December 2011

Set up daily inspections

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Accurately interpret the City of Highland Park Municipal Code

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Provided building permits based on examination/interpretation of plans as presented

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Provided administrative duties

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Process FOIA (“Freedom of Information Act”)requests to view public records

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Provided excellent customer service with regard to fielding resident’s complaint

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Process permits and put in issuance status

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Direct Marketing 12 Week Lead Intern

Direct Marketing/eBusiness

ALLSTATE, Northbrook, Illinois May 2010 to August 2010

Lake County Office Coordinator/Recruiter

CAMP JORN YMCA, Waukegan, Illinois - January 2009 to May 2010

Sales, Catering, and Events Assistant

THE FORGE CLUB, Vernon Hills, Illinois - August 2008 to December 2008

Lead Assistant to Events Manager

CARROLL COLLEGE, Waukesha, Wisconsin April 2006 to December 2007

Event Planning/Public Relations Intern

POSITIVELY PEWAUKEE, Pewaukee, Wisconsin - May 2007 to August 2007

Public Relations Intern

WAUKESHA BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (BID), Waukesha, Wisconsin

January 2007 to May 2007

Student Manager

CARROLL COLLEGE, Waukesha, Wisconsin - May 2007 to September 2007

Intern: Forestry Department

Public Works Department

CITY OF HIGHLAND PARK, Illinois - May 2006 to September 2006

Intern: Building and Planning

Community Development Department

CITY OF HIGHLAND PARK, Illinois - June 2002 to December 2005

ALPHA GAMMA DELTA

President 2006-2007

Vice President Finance 2005-2006

COMPUTER SKILLS

Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, Power Point Publisher, Outlook

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• AS400 Programming

Constant Contact - Online Email Marketing

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