PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Highly enthusiastic, motivated, and hands-on management profession offering well-rounded business development experience, managing business startups, multiple projects and leading general business operations. Resilient and growth-focused with strong entrepreneurial drive and advanced skills in establishing productive business relationships; identifying new business opportunities; and in building industry alliances. Recognized for exemplifying work ethic and commitment to excellent service, coupled with the ability to resolve issues critical to organizational success.
Areas of Expertise
Sales, Marketing, and Customer Service
Strategic Planning and Business Development
Office Administration
Project Management
Budget Management and Cost Control
Scheduling and Contract Administration
Communication and Public Relations
Personnel Management
Accounts Payable/Receivable
C o m p u t e r S k i l l s
QuickBooks, Microsoft applications ( Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook )
Adobe, Social Networking, Emailing and E-faxing
EXPERIENCES
Customer Relations Specialist | Kunes Country Chevy
Delavan Wisconsin
October 2011 - Present
• Estimating, troubleshoot business system, reinvent procedures to promote efficiency
• Payables/Receivables, general administrative duties
• Promote/market company’s new satellite office
• Establish and cultivate strong customer relationships to drive increases in revenue, generate referrals, and ensure repeat business
Co-Owner | Pinnacle Glass Incorporated
Walworth Wisconsin
October 1997 – October 2011
• Co-founded a company from scratch and managed all of its core functional areas
• Managed contracts, including insurances and budgets for each project
• Administered and maintained accuracy in account receivables and payables, payroll, material ordering, vendor accounts and inventory
• Organized and led project site meetings to ensure coordination in project activities and meet project goals and customer expectations
• Developed project work plans and prepared budget based on customer specifications
• Spearheaded public relations engagements and resolved customer-related issues
• Directed sales and marketing efforts while supervising personnel and maintaining compliance in business operations
EDUCATION
GATEWAY TECHNICAL
ELKHORN WISCONSIN
Algebra, English Composition, College Math, Sociology, Psychology
ASHFORD UNIVERSITY
CLINTON IOWA ( ONLINE )
Bachelor of Arts – Early Education (in progress)
QC Event School
Various Locations ( online )
Professional Certification/ Event and Wedding Planning (in progress)