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Volunteering to build a promising non-profit art advocacy organization in the greater Snohomish area from the ground up. Current tasks include:Leading team in business plan creation; forming identity, mission statement, goalsStructuring individual and team responsibilities; creating communication avenuesBuilding holistic marketing planProviding structural tools for daily operationsSupplying fundraising ideas and adviceOur first public event will be the MadeYaLook… Show more Volunteering to build a promising non-profit art advocacy organization in the greater Snohomish area from the ground up. Current tasks include:Leading team in business plan creation; forming identity, mission statement, goalsStructuring individual and team responsibilities; creating communication avenuesBuilding holistic marketing planProviding structural tools for daily operationsSupplying fundraising ideas and adviceOur first public event will be the MadeYaLook art festival on March 7th in Marysville, WA. Other future projects include monthly fundraising concerts, monthly art talks by experts in the field, private collaborative artist meet and greets, and an artist and art friendly establishment directory to connect people with mutual interests. Show less

Led Seattle based team in completing complex concrete projects on major construction sites; documented milestones, quickly solved problems if they arose, and kept managers informed of progress.Created and implemented inventory system to reduce waste and increase efficiency.Increased quality and job completion speed by introducing standardized workflow process to employees; greatly improving customer satisfaction.Trained and mentored new employees.

Sold high end jewelry and time pieces in a high pressure, lightning fast environment to a diverse range of customers from all over the world.With no prior experience in rare stones or luxury goods, took it upon myself to become an expert in product knowledge, public speaking, and selling strategies.Promoted to flagship location after climbing into the top 5 salespeople after working there for only 6 months; by far the youngest and newest hire allowed to work in that… Show more Sold high end jewelry and time pieces in a high pressure, lightning fast environment to a diverse range of customers from all over the world.With no prior experience in rare stones or luxury goods, took it upon myself to become an expert in product knowledge, public speaking, and selling strategies.Promoted to flagship location after climbing into the top 5 salespeople after working there for only 6 months; by far the youngest and newest hire allowed to work in that location.Developed skills in communication and customer need identification to provide a better customer service experience.Researched, developed, and presented product training course to peers and management. Show less

Started an eco-friendly yacht maintenance company specializing in cosmetic overhauls and cleanings.Born in the Foster School of Business "Creating a Company" incubation program, Pristine Polishing was my first venture after university.Oversaw all aspects of business; developed a holistic view of how different units must work together to create services which answer customer needs, accomplish common company goals, and be profitable.Team completed complicated, multi-step… Show more Started an eco-friendly yacht maintenance company specializing in cosmetic overhauls and cleanings.Born in the Foster School of Business "Creating a Company" incubation program, Pristine Polishing was my first venture after university.Oversaw all aspects of business; developed a holistic view of how different units must work together to create services which answer customer needs, accomplish common company goals, and be profitable.Team completed complicated, multi-step projects using project management techniques.Successfully refocused company's direction multiple times due to external forces and discovery of core competencies.Incorporated a "kaizen-like" continuous improvement program to promote creativity, increase speed, and lower costs; all with the customer in mind. Show less

Participated in business internship through the University of Washington.Ran all aspects of a house painting company including operations, marketing, hiring, training, scheduling, inventory management, and quality control.Devised cold calling marketing strategy to expand clientele. Trained and led street team in door knocking operation.