Erichetta (Re) Kielar
Bartlett, IL 60103
Professional Summary:
• Experienced professional with a desire to be a part of a creative team, using my design and marketing background to
achieve company goals and objectives. Can easily conceptualize, initiate and manage projects, and build
relationships. Strong oral and written communication skills, writing newsletters, Public Relation pieces, marketing
promotional copy. Team player, earning trust and building consensus. Bi-lingual in English and Italian.
Professional Experience:
• Strategizing and implementing marketing development programs, by conceptualizing a client appreciation program used
to reach client base.
• Business development mentor, assisting a team of sales associates with marketing programs.
• Visual design skills providing direction in home decor, specifically, accessory selection, color, layout and staging.
• Property management, senior, independent living apartment complex consisting of 84 units.
• Market analysis in area of real estate assessment.
• Negotiate and present contracts; explaining and presenting legal contracts as well as formulating counter-offer
strategies.
Marketing Communications:
• Developed and implemented client appreciation program, on a monthly basis, to a data base of over 200 clients.
• New, Public Relation launch, which included business premier, trade show exhibits and writing copy for special
interest magazine.
• Created and produced marketing materials, newsletter, mailers, etc.
• Oral and written marketing presentation experience, composing presentation material, presenting one on one as well
as group audience.
• Database management.
Event Planning:
• Conceived and executed fundraising event, raising $4000, which enabled fine arts programs to expand.
• Coordinated and managed corporate open house, which involved interacting with city officials, vendors, food
providers.
• Organized, planned and executed client events, conferences; contracting with hotel services in the area of room
provisions, catering needs and social mixer production.
• Managed and recruited over 100 volunteers.
Design and Teaching:
• Freelance display and merchandising coordinator offering consultation in commercial and residential applications.
• Interior home stager and color consultant, providing direction in all facets of design.
• Floral designer with proven skills in fresh and artificial material.
• Instructor in Adult Continuing Education; preparing curriculum for gift basket design business.
Work History:
Property Manager March 2008 to present
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois, Riverain Point Apartments
Batavia, IL
ReMax Suburban November 2006 to March 2008
Wheaton, IL
Baird and Warner Jan 2002 – November 2006
Wheaton, IL
Expressions Flower Shop September 1998 to February 2001
Wheaton, IL
College Of DuPage August 1996 – September 1998
Glen Ellyn, IL
Education:
A.A.S. College of DuPage - Marketing
Software:
Microsoft Word, Publisher, Excel
Designations, Recognitions, License:
Licensed Illinois Realtor – top producer
Certified Negotiation Consultant
Certified Staging Consultant