Laurie Schneider
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Plano, TX 75093 Email:
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A D M I N I S T R AT I V E P R O F E S S I O N A L
A highly skilled administrative professional with 20+ years of combined experience in sales and management roles. Proven
understanding of what it takes to support the ongoing needs of organizations, as well as management. Committed to
enhancing day-to-day activities by providing support with human resources, clerical, and payroll tasks.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Operations Management Payroll Administration Human Resources
Customer Service & Support Process Improvements Training & Development
Administrative Tasks Cross-Functional Teamwork Communication Skills
PROFESSIONAL E XPERIENCE
Coldwater Creek 2010 - 2014
Assistant Manager
Manage the daily assignments and activities for 12+ employees in a busy mid-scale women’s clothing store. Oversee
employee relations, inventory, purchasing and training. Work actively to support market needs, resolve issues, and build
loyal customers.
• Consistently met all sales quotas and incentives.
Chico’s FAS, Inc. 2009 - 2010
Associate/Sales Lead
Interacted directly with customers in order to increase sales at a upper scale retail boutique. Maintained floor inventory and
executed stage set responsibilities. Handled all individual accounting procedures, in addition to the opening and closing of
store and supervision of sales associates.
• Met all sales quotas and initiatives.
Clark-Teachey Realtors 1991 - 2009
General Manager/Broker in Charge
Led the daily operations of the real estate organization, helping to drive team success and ongoing stakeholder engagement.
Supervised 50+ sales associates, in addition to the support staff to ensure compliance with the North Carolina Real Estate
Commissions rules and regulations. Responsible for accounting, including accounts payable, receivables, payroll, escrow
account, quarterly and yearly taxes, 1099’s and W-2’s, balance sheet, general ledger and yearly budgets. Maintained
accounts for 7 business interests.
• Instrumental in building company from 7 agents and $11MM in sales to 50+ agents and $280MM in sales.
• Designed and implemented a 12-step “Quick Start” training program for all new agents.
• Worked to establish new home communities in compliance with separate counties of interest.
• Created and modified the company’s policy and procedures manual.
• Acted as the company’s insurance administrator and human resource director.
EDUCATION & T RAINING
UNC-Wilmington
NC Real Estate Brokers License
Wilmington Regional Association of Realtors
NC State Insurance Licensing
Graduate of the Realtors Institute (GRI)
Home Builders Association
T ECHNICAL SKILLS
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), 10-key, QuickBooks Pro, Peachtree, Freelance Graphics, Reds,
Paragon, Lotus, Harvard Graphics, Yardi