Sales Human Resources

SUSAN E. DETTMAN

**** ******* ***** ***** ~ New Bern, NC 28562

954-***-**** ~ **********@***.***

Business Professional experienced in startup enterprises,

high-growth ventures and established companies

Offer an equal blend of strategist and hands-on leadership

Versatile and high-energy individual with 9-plus years of success

contributing to the development, growth and profitability of companies

operating in widely diverse industries. Cross-functional achievements span

Human Resources, Business Administration, Financial Management and Employee

Supervision. Highly effective in keeping teams focused and morale high

during the inevitable ups and downs of growth cycles. Available for

relocation and unrestricted travel.

EXPERIENCE & ACHIEVEMENTS

Mercury Z, Cary, NC - 03/2009-03/2011

Human Resource Administrator for a startup company that sells technology to

wireless telephone marketers. Organized and managed setting up the new

office. Established boarding policies, and developed commission, sales and

new-hire agreements as well as other employee contracts. Wrote recruiting

letters, and created compensation packages and personnel handbooks.

Conducted background checks and administered drug testing.

. Key member of the management team; consulted regularly with the CEO to

identify growth opportunities, and to address and resolve day-to-day

operational issues.

. Assisted the finance director with administering the corporate health

insurance program.

. Planned, scheduled and organized business lunches and monthly events for

employees and out-of-town clients.

. Formally recognized for creating a warm and safe workplace where employee

satisfaction and overall morale were strong, and efficiency remained

high.

Butler International, Fort Lauderdale, FL - 08/2006-03/2009

Event Coordinator & Office Administrator - Interacted with the New York

Stock Exchange, Harvard Club and Yale Club on behalf of the company.

Created invitation lists, planned agendas and oversaw every aspect of

organizing and conducting numerous large gatherings hosting Chief Executive

Officers.

. Researched, selected and retained vendors; e.g., caterers, florists,

security, et al.

. Reserved travel and onsite accommodations for employees and clients.

. Worked closely with the Executive Assistant to the CEO to ensure that all

events ran smoothly and their objectives were achieved.

Cactus Flower, Fort Lauderdale, FL - 12/2004-02/2006

Retail Sales Associate for a specialty store - Merchandised products,

received inventory, and assisted customers with purchases. Promoted the

business by joining networking organizations like Gold Coast Executive

Network and South African Chamber of Commerce.

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Jo-An's Papers, Fort Lauderdale, FL - 04/2002-12/2004

Retail Sales Associate - Set up merchandising displays, received and

monitored inventory, and assisted customers with purchases.

ETCetera, Fort Lauderdale, FL - 06/2002-01/2003

Manufacturer's Representative for a women's clothing line. Developed

prospect lists, merchandised products and led direct sales events. Managed

all operating functions including payroll, budgeting and financial

reporting, regulatory compliance and personnel supervision.

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

North Carolina Wesleyan College, Rocky Mount, NC

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration; degree incomplete

Craven Community College, New Bern, NC

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)

Professional Development Program

Women's Financial Forum, Northern Trust Bank, Fort Lauderdale, FL

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

Gold Coast Executive Network, Fort Lauderdale, FL - 01/1998-01/2003

South African Chamber of Commerce, Fort Lauderdale, FL - 01/1998-01/2003

VOLUNTEERISM

St. Mark's Episcopal School, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Development Chairman and Board President - Led the search for a

Development Administrator and a Capital fundraiser Director; planned and

managed large fundraising events.

Charity Guild, Fort Lauderdale, FL

President, Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer - Instructor and lesson

planner for Sunday School classes for children 2 10.

Kids in Distress, Team support and fundraising, Fort Lauderdale, FL

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