Manager/Director

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••••• Iva Ct. # •••••, Beloit, WI ••••• ••••• •••••, •••••
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OBJECTIVE
To deliver legendary customer service in an office setting
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QUALIFICATIONS
Solid managerial and administrative experience
Exceptional versatility and adaptability
Unlimited drive and dedication
Extremely personalable, motivated, enthusiastic
Superlative communication and team-building skills
Able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in any situation/environment
Strong community Ties
Resourceful
Expert problem identification and solving abilities
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PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
&#•••••; Meeting/Event planning & management
&#•••••; Human Resources (Recruiting & Benefits)
&#•••••; Global & domestic sales/logistics
Fund-raising & Grant writing/management
Program coordination & management
Administer & monitor operations/contract budgets
Forming strong community & business relationships
Systems implementation & management
Facility Management
Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs & ACT
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EXPERIENCE
Benefits Assistant, Blain Supply•••••November •••••Present
Lead contact for administration of employee benefits for Blain Supply/ Farm& Fleet Associates
Serve as liaison for associates with health care provider benefits for cafeteria plan
Assist Recruiter with selecting new Blain Supply/Farm & Fleet associates
Program Assistant, Merrill Community Center, •••••November ••••• June •••••
&#•••••; Assist in program development for After-School Program
&#•••••; Help plan & develop activities for after-school program
&#•••••; Participate in community events
Communicate with parents & teachers on behalf of the students
Prepare & plan nutritious meals for program participants
CEO, Avere Events! (Independently owned & operated) November ••••• Present
Over-see & perform all aspects of business operations including but, not limited to:
&#•••••; Sales & Marketing
&#•••••; Contract Negotiation
&#•••••; RFP review and recommendation for third-party contractors
&#•••••; Plan & Promote all company events
&#•••••; Collaborate with vendors (hotels, travel agencies, caterers, photographers, entertainment)
&#•••••; Secure speakers/presenters & ensure all supplies, materials & equipment are provided
&#•••••; Provide information and make recommendations for venue options
&#•••••; Launch company promotions
&#•••••; Deliver professional, computerized presentations
Global & International Sales Assistant August, ••••• June •••••
Assist Sales Manager to acquire new clients
Manage existing clients
Supervise Military contracts
Point of contact for international clients (All continents)
Organize & attend trade shows
Facilitate in-house training for international clients
Organize travel & lodging for global and domestic clients
Report to Sales Manager & Board members sales status monthly
Data/client management
Programs & Facility Manager December ••••• May •••••
Southwest Wisconsin Workforce Development Board
&#•••••; Coordinate all Job Centers events and programs for fifteen partner agencies located within each Center (job-fairs, workshops, celebrations, forums and press conferences) in SW, Wisconsin
&#•••••; Lead organizer of Rapid Response sessions & Program Manager of Dislocated Worker Program
&#•••••; Managed programs for disadvantaged youth, adults and seniors (WISE) program and
individuals with disabilities (Coordinator, Disability Navigator Program) under supervision of the Department of Workforce Solutions.
&#•••••; Partnered with DVR and statewide employers to ensure placement of individuals with disabilities
&#•••••; Created currently used, national data base for the Disability Navigator Program
&#•••••; Collaborated with the SSA to assist in employing individuals on SSID
&#•••••; Assisted in making the Resource Room at all state Job Centers handicap accessible
&#•••••; Utilized On-The-Job (OJT), Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC), Welfare-to-Work (WTS) and other W•••••, Ticket to Work and other program incentives for ensuring the placement of individuals with disabilities in employment
&#•••••; Managed grant (s) budget (s)
&#•••••; Contracted with vendors associated with events (caterers, presenters, etc.)
&#•••••; Received, reviewed and recommended potential contractors during RFP process
&#•••••; Led planning strategies with external partners
&#•••••; Created and maintained detailed information utilizing computerized databases
&#•••••; Submitted comprehensive reports detailing events and activities to Executive Director, as well as Board members.
&#•••••; Created & delivered computer generated presentations and press-releases on behalf of Job Centers in SW Wisconsin
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EDUCATION
Upper Iowa University, in final stages of completion of BS in Business Administration
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