Manager Sales
Resume:
LISA G. STRUDWICK
Randolph, New York 14772
E-Mail: ****************@*****.***
Website: http://strudwickdesigns.web.officelive.com/
716-***-**** (Home)
716-***-**** (Cellular)
EDUCATION
Jamestown Community College, Jamestown, NY. January 1990-May 1990. One
semester of studies in business and economics. 3.75 GPA.
Jamestown Business College, Jamestown, NY. September 1982-June 1983.
Major: Executive Secretarial Degree. Graduated with Honors.
Randolph Central High School, Randolph, NY. Majors: Business and French.
Graduated with Regents Diploma.
Continuing Education: Completed a course in "Income Tax Preparation".
Completed numerous workshops in Excel, Claris Draw, Word and PowerPoint.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Coldspring Lumber February, 2009 -
Present
Randolph, NY 14772
Marketing/Office Manager. Joined brother in a new joint venture to market
and sell Amish made storage sheds. Responsible for overseeing daily
operations which included informing customers about our products,
completing contracts for sales and ensuring customers received product that
best suited their needs. Helped customers with securing building permits
and provided sketches of ordered products as required. Worked in liaison
with Amish construction crew to ensure they received orders and understood
customer specifications. Coordinated with delivery crew to ensure the
timely delivery of the finished products to the customer site. Developed
all marketing items needed including logo, letterhead, order forms, web
page and company brochure. Developed marketing leads that secured $130,000
in sales in first year.
Strudwick Designs February, 1998 -
Present
Randolph, NY 14772
Independent Graphic Design Contractor. Responsible for preparing highly
confidential and company-specific presentations and slide shows for
international consulting firms Booz Allen & Hamilton, AT Kearney and New
Energy Partners. This "desktop publishing" activity included typing and
creating complex graphics and ensuring that strict domestic and
international deadlines were met in a timely manner. Built business from
approximately 10 frequent clients at Booz Allen & Hamilton in the United
States to over 100 frequent and occasional clients in the United States as
well as England, France, Belgium, Germany, Australia, Singapore and Tokyo.
Generated business revenues of $60,000-$100,000 a year.
Artistry Design Corporation January, 1996 -
February, 1998
Randolph, NY 14772
President /Owner. Owned and operated a graphic design company which served
as a contracting outlet for report production needs for Booz Allen &
Hamilton, Inc. and Putnam, Hayes & Bartlett, Inc.
In the start-up phase, wrote complete business plan and obtained SBA
guaranteed loan from a commercial bank in the amount of $100,000. Invested
$100,000 of personal funds in this venture. Responsible for the purchase
of a two-story, turn-of-the century brick building. Oversaw extensive
renovations, purchase of all computer and office equipment necessary to run
business. Set up corporation and obtained and completed all legal forms
for a new business. Developed complete training materials for Microsoft
Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Claris Draw. Developed all personnel policy
procedure manuals, secured personnel forms from governmental agencies and
ensured full compliance.
During operation, hired, trained and managed 7 full time and 10 part time
staff members on both first and second shifts. Worked closely with
marketing manager to develop viable marketing concepts. Company was
responsible for preparing highly confidential and company-specific
presentations and slide shows for international consulting firms Booz Allen
& Hamilton, Inc. and Putnam, Hayes & Bartlett, Inc. Company generated
business income of $109,000 during operation.
Business slowed substantially during period of time where the legality of
using contractor services was debated at Booz Allen & Hamilton, Inc.
While downscaling operations during this period of time, agreed to
participate in joint venture of opening City Lites Cafe in bottom floor of
purchased building. When joint partner failed to meet his obligations
outlined in written contract, made the decision to release the partner and
assumed responsibility for the management of the cafe as well as Artistry
Design Corporation. Responsible for managing the waitress and kitchen
staff, ordering of food and supplies, daily receivables and payables and
daily menu choices. Cafe was popular and financially viable, but it could
not overcome the expenses affiliated with keeping the building operational.
Due to the lack of business for a 5-month period while legal issues were
addressed, and as a result of the accumulated expenses of opening, made the
decision to close the cafe and Artistry Design in January 1998.
Booz Allen & Hamilton, Inc. August, 1990 -
February, 1996
New York, New York
Executive Assistant/Graphic Artist. Responsible for preparing highly
confidential and company-specific presentations and slide shows. Became
sufficiently skilled to have services requested by other departments.
Became the first graphic artist to successfully integrate the use of color
into presentations on a consistent basis. On numerous occasions, traveled
with team members to provide on-site production capabilities.
Selected by Chairman of the board to provide on-site production at
worldwide partner meeting held at Landsdowne Conference Center.
Responsible for coordinating and running all backstage production of three
days of electronic presentations, live skits and multimedia presentations.
Included working closely with presenters, graphic designers, actors,
lighting and sound technicians. Also selected by Managing Practice Partner
(located on West Coast) to organize on behalf of Practice numerous off-site
meetings and retreats. Responsible for coordinating with managing partner
decisions on choice of food, lodging, entertainment and administrative
services for up to 120 professionals over a 4-day meeting period.
Created (at own initiative) and maintained a system of firm-wide and
individual "Qualification". This entailed collection of past
client/transaction experiences, summarizing information into manageable
form and cataloging it for use in future new business solicitations.
Organized both the electronic and hard copy access to worldwide staff.
Cited by Practice Partners for outstanding contribution, which became model
for firm-wide use. Helped develop and maintain detailed, individual client
"profiles" consisting of company-specific financial and operating
information used to aid partners in understanding company for use in new
business presentations.
Calculating and preparing client invoices and backup. For one large
client, responsible for researching and initiating correspondence under the
Principal's signature that resulted in the collection of $50,000 in
disputed charges. Also responsible for extensive travel arrangements,
maintaining complex calendars and files.
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