Doren Sterne
Madison, WI ****1
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Professional Experience
Marketing Manager
**/** ** ******* - ****** Pet Food Warehouse, Madison, Middleton, Fitchburg and Janesville
Orchestrated and implemented marketing plan for locally owned retail chain. Designed and guided production of monthly
newsletter, negotiated promotions with vendors, managed coop funds and internal marketing budget, initiated new
vendor relationships, and authored informational materials, including brochures and training manuals. Designed and
created instore merchandising and product packaging. Organized large promotional events with over 80 vendor/ non
profit groups and 7,000 attendees. Supervised and managed web site development and production of media advertising,
including print, radio, billboards and television. Had final content and creative control over entire company
advertising/marketing vision. Acted as liaison with local animal rescue groups and shelters. Acted as the public relations
representative for the entire company, representing Mounds at trade shows, exhibitions and other public events,
responding to customer correspondence, and directed Mounds charitable donations.
Founder and Artist
01/00 to 02/01- Earth Works, Madison
Started a ceramic arts business working out of a local studio. Designed and created hand built and wheel thrown sculptures
and utilitarian pieces. Marketed the work though creative and innovative avenues.
Produce Manager and Wine Buyer
02/98 to 07/00- Magic Mill Natural Foods, Madison
Supervised, trained and scheduled produce staff. Responsible for inventory control, ordering, monitoring shrink, and
vendor relationships within the produce department. Calculated and maintained margins and price structures. Provided
excellent service, education, and advice to customers. Resolved problem customer service situations. Authored monthly
newsletter articles, spoke at outreach and natural food awareness events, designed displays and instore advertising at a mid
sized organic and natural food store. Had total creative and purchasing control over an eclectic wine department.
Contributed as a member of the store wide management team and participated in future planning and development of the
store.
Pastry Chef, Wait staff and Bartender
06/95 to 12/99- Ovens Of Brittany, Madison
Held various positions while attending university. Operated cash register, tended bar during busy brunch shifts, and waited
tables at upscale French restaurant. Assisted in the redesign of the dinner menu. Created elegant pastries and specialty
desserts.
Program Manager
01/95 to 02/97- Lutheran Social Services, Madison
Managed two group homes supporting 10 people with developmental disabilities and mental health issues. Supervised,
hired and trained 8+ staff members. Taught and provided crisis management for clients and staff. Authored and
maintained county contracts, grants, licenses, and was the County Case Manager for clients, coordinating county wide
services. Acted as community liaison for the group homes. Held both a clinical and managerial role.
Human Services Specialist
02/94 to 12/95- Tellurian-UCAN, Madison
Worked with the homeless, chemically dependent, mentally ill population, supporting six clients in a community living
situation. Produced a community newsletter for the Crawford Group Home. Provided job coaching and daily living skills
for clients.
Special Skills and Interests
Computer Skills
Macintosh and PC qualified. Microsoft Windows, Word Perfect, Adobe PageMaker, Illustrator and Photoshop, Microsoft
Office Suite including Publisher and many others. Experience configuring and troubleshooting hardware. Internet friendly.
Languages
Proficient in German and French. Attended university in Mannheim, Germany for one semester. Excellent written and
oral English language skills.
Volunteer Commitments:
Foster parent for the Dane County Humane Society, rehabilitating sick or immature cats and getting them ready for
adoption. Volunteer at the Dane County Farmers market for Luna Circle Farm, a local woman owned and operated
organic farm.
Passions:
Photography, wheel thrown ceramics, travel, soccer, cooking and gardening. Voracious reader of world news, current
events, fiction and biography.
Other
Completed Wisconsin School for Beginning Market Gardeners, attended Midwest Organic Farm Conference, and excels at
making things grow. Accomplished ceramic artist and photographer.
Education
B.S. - Botany
Creative Writing Certificate
University of Wisconsin, Madison 1997
References
Connie Petrick Emily Cusic
General Manager of Sales Member Services Coordinator
Mounds Pet Food Warehouse United Way of Wisconsin
8311 University Avenue 2059 Atwood Ave.
Middleton, WI 53711 Madison, WI 53704
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Tricia Bross Dr. Matthew Koehler
Owner Learning Technology and Culture
Luna Circle Farm Michigan State University
N2765 Severson Rd. 509 Erickson Hall
Rio, WI 53960 East Lansing, MI 48824
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