Sara-Lynn Prefontaine

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Aldi Distribution Center Petersburg, VA

Purchasing Assistant

April 2018-Present

● Manage a multi-million dollar warehouse inventory

● Oversee roll-out of inventory management system.

● Training new Purchasing Assistants and Warehouse Supervisors

● Worked with suppliers & logistics team to ensure product delivery is timely.

● Compile various reports for Vice President, Warehouse Director, and Director of Purchasing & Administration

Blue Water Associates, LLC Corolla, NC

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Marketing Manager September 2016-Present

Dream up promotional events and execute for local author under the Blue Water Associates Label.

Coordination of events from start to finish to include vendors, supplies, press releases, and marketing.

Coordinated PR efforts & followed up for effectiveness.

Manage strategies on relevant social media and website as regards to Blue Water Associates label to ensure positive outcome.

Create graphics, press releases, and marketing materials.

Bar 103, LLC Glen Allen, VA

Marketing Director July 2017-November 2017

● Managed & provided complete logistical support for 3 establishments.

● Provided outreach support for community events.

● Directed all Social Media accounts and website with relevant content to include Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, public calendar.

● Maintained and managed all Human Resources activities. Scheduled & participated in all personnel interviews, validated references in background checks, scheduled interviews, and conducted interviews.

● Created and coordinated all graphic designs with Photoshop, post content, and ad copy

● Analyzed all content and audience data to verify quality of effectiveness.

● Created and coordinated all promotional and advertising necessary for advantageous distribution and advertising.

GCA Services GroupPetersburg,VA

Administrative Assistant/Human Resource AssistantApril 2015-July 2017

● Provided HR support for 100+ employees and interfaced with Corporate HR

● Managed hiring process to include securing eligible candidates and oversee interviews,

processing new hires and processing backgrounds, drug screening and orientation training and all following training required remain current.

● Supports documentation process for performance evaluations

● Managed timekeeping process & provide employee training

● Monitored security access process for employees to maintain current industry standards.

● Complied performance reports for clients and corporate management

o Gathered performance metrics

o Generated visual graphics to demonstrate performance data o Developed and delivered power point presentations

o Maintained current organizational chart

● Utilization of Microsoft Office & ensured inclusion of software updates.

● Ensured corporate policy regulatory compliance including FMLA and garnishments subject

to law.

● Actively involved and supported contract renewal process for suppliers and service providers

● Maintained Safety Data Sheet binders and Updated Continuity Of Operations Plan Annually

The Gibbs and Story Team Prince George, VA

Marketing Coordinator January 2014-October 2014

● Provided support for multiple websites with listings and listing status on a daily basis, including the MLS database.

● Managed Facebook, Twitter, and Google+ accounts for the entire Gibbs & Story Real Estate team monthly or as needed.

● Scheduled radio ads and wrote ad copy, created print ads on a monthly basis

● Scheduled showings of listings for 2 real estate agents

● Re-branded company logo and managed the “rollout” process

Education

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Online9/2016-Present

Taking College course work towards Bachelor’s Degree Business Administration

University of Wisconsin-Platteville Certificate in Marketing

Online Colleges of Wisconsin Associates Degree in Liberal Arts

University of

Wisconsin-Marinette

Online Madison, WI

Marinette,

WI

9/2014-1/2016

Graduated 8/31/2014

1/1999-6/2001

College Coursework Completed toward Associates Degree 45 credits completed at UW-Marinette Major: Music Therapy Minor: Early Childhood Education

Vice President of the Student Government

Marinette Senior High School Marinette,

WI Graduated 1999 High School

Diploma

Club Activities: Editor-in-Chief of School Newspaper (3 years on the paper staff)

4 years with Future Business Leaders of America

Skills

● Excellent interpersonal capabilities supportive team member (see references)

● Exemplary written and oral communication skills

● Well-developed organizational skills, problem solving and research abilities

● Expert in all Microsoft Office systems, ACETrac, ACEScore, Quickbooks, ADP, Kronos, TickeTrak, and Excelerate, TREX, and very proficient in Photoshop and Banner.

● Notary for the Commonwealth of Virginia

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