Connie Messner Email & Phone Number

Madison, Wisconsin

Manage the book sorting operations of the Literacy Network within the guidelines established by the Development Director. Responsibilities include overseeing & implementing sort room policies & procedures; supervising & training volunteers; managing supply distribution to book sales and online sales. Performing additional duties as needed or assigned by Literacy Network staff.

Oak Park, Illinois

Responsibilities included opening/closing store in addition to merchandising and stocking shelves while providing a professional and friendly environment for customers. Assumed Store Manager responsibilities when needed and assisted with shift coverage.

Chicago, Il

Managed the work schedule, attendance and time off requests of 45+ staff members in three different departments. In charge of company hiring process, conducting interviews and determining candidates for consideration by department heads.

Chicago, Il

Responsible for answering phones, distributing mail, and processing credit card charges. Maintained/updated client information in company database. Posted job openings, collected/reviewed resumes, and scheduled interviews for Office Manager. Responsible for administering applicant tests, recording results and checking references.

Johnson County, Kansas

Responsible for hiring and directing the work of employees, including back room/inventory, book stores, and internet sales with 100+ weekly volunteers. Planned and coordinated semi-annual book sale events grossing over $120,000 annually. Attended monthly FOL Board meetings and prepared operations report. Developed and maintained operations policies and procedures. Worked with the library volunteer coordinator in recruiting, and retaining volunteers.

Johnson County, Kansas

Responsible for hiring and supervising of assistant store manager as well as training and scheduling of volunteers. Developed and execute process to keep store inventory rotated and stocked in addition to developing marketing promotions, sales displays and pricing of merchandise. In charge of counting daily register sales, resolving variances and making bank deposits.

Shawnee, Kansas

Maintained parish web site and designed weekly bulletin. Responsible for verifying Virtus training and running background checks on volunteers working with students. Managed and processed new member information in Parish Data System (PDS) database as well as sacramental records for the parish community.

Shawnee, Kansas

Provided office support for directors of elementary, middle school, and adult programs. Designed promotional materials and coordinated schedules for adult education classes. Maintained Christian Formation webpage on school website. Tracked department expenses and prepared budget.

Montgomery, Illinois

Storeroom Project Team: Analyzed storeroom policies, develop transaction and cycle count procedures. Project Management Team: Coordinated new product introduction with engineers, designers and suppliers. Accounting Assistant: Evaluated cost reduction requests and determined cost/benefit per case. Prepared engineering expense budget and tracked actual expenses. Recorded entries pertaining to direct hours, plant expenses, equalization and efficiency. Compiled information and prepared forecast for the investment on each product line.