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Sheldon VanKooten www.linkedin.com/in/SheldonVanKooten

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Wo r k E x p e r i e n c e

Golden Openings [Director of Operations]

Urbandale, Iowa - October 2014 - Present

Oversee, direct, and organize the work of the sales team

Manage day-to-day operations

Serve as advisor and management liaison to the CEO Education

Contribute to the development of new products

University of Northern Iowa

Aid in social media content development and creation

Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations, May 2013

Maintain continuous lines of communications between CEO, staff, and vendors

Represent the company externally as necessary, particularly at local events and Special Skills

committee meetings Moderate Comprehension in French

Generated over $2Million in sales since hire date Interpersonal Communication

Excellent Written and Verbal Communication

Golden Openings [Public Relations Manager]

Social media

Urbandale, Iowa - August 2013 - October 2014

InDesign

Specialize in grand openings, ribbon cuttings and business

Organizational Communication

ground breakings

Customer Service

Manage a large client database including many Fortune 500

Client Rapport

Companies

Works Well Under Pressure

Build and maintain relationships of large clientele

Detail Oriented

Add products to website

Seek new business leads for company openings

Vo l u n t e e r A c t i v i t i e s

Ensure the creation and delivery of every order that meets the

Grimes Chamber of Commerce Ambassador

clients deadlines

Internship and Related Experience

Governors STEM Advisory Council [Undergrad Communications Assistant]

University of Northern Iowa, May 2012 to December 2012

Created and proofed press releases intended for major opinion leaders

Interviewed educators on their STEM efforts

Created wall poster design to promote Council

Created and managed local media databases

Updated website content on a regular basis

Managed events calendar

Managed social media daily

Darling Creative [Intern]

Chicago, IL, May 2012 to August 2012

Created and maintained Regional and National fashion, entertainment and lifestyle databases

Created press releases for beauty and hospitality clients

Pitched media for current clients and events

Successfully assisted with major hospitality events while enhancing the ambience for all guests

Seamlessly handled a complex workload with responsibilities for organizing and interviewing

potential staff and interns, scheduling meeting and event times without conflicts and addressing

and resolving any client concerns

Oversaw social media and interactions for Argent Restaurant and Raw Bar - dana hotel and spa

Tended to Argent Restaurant and Raw Bar, ensuring the venue was running smoothly

Leadership & Activities

PRSSA (Public Relations Student Society of America) [President 2012-2013]

Member since 2011

Restructured Chapter - Fall Semester 2012

Worked directly with Executive Board to secure new Faculty and Professional Advisors.

Presented at PRSSA National Conference - Orlando, FL - Fall 2011

Legacy PR - Student Run Firm [Director of Public Relations]

University of Northern Iowa, August 2011 to May 2012

Met with clients on regular basis to work on their current projects

Maintained social media for Legacy PR

Account coordinator for website development team

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