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• Manage the workflow of all studio projects, averaging 250 active projects at any given time
• Facilitate communication between designers and clients
• Field questions and concerns from new and existing clients to ensure client satisfaction and timely delivery of assets
• Negotiate contracts and facilitated the hiring of illustrators and photographers as necessary for cover design
• Coordinate company events including hiring catering, organizing travel, and managing venue rentals for summer picnics, the annual overnight company retreat, holiday party and team building events

Olympia, Washington

• Provide day-to-day support functions to the President/CEO
• Develop, distribute and interpret data from member surveys on a variety of efforts such as advocacy efforts, Chamber benefits, member engagement
• Manage general office needs such as purchasing, training and overseeing the intern program and managing IT needs
• Coordinate Board and Executive Committee meetings and related logistics including, coordinating the creation and delivery of the meeting agenda and any necessary supporting materials
• Attend and record Board and all related committee meetings. Maintain records for Board and committees, including, motions, approvals, action items, and meeting agendas and minutes
• Provide support to the Director of Events and Member Services for any event coordination needs

Bend, Oregon Area

• Managed the workflow of all studio projects, averaging 250 active projects at any given time
• Facilitated communication between designers and clients
• Fielded questions and concerns from new and existing clients to ensure client satisfaction and timely delivery of assets
• Managed the daily, weekly, and monthly calendars for all studio designers
• Negotiated contracts and facilitated the hiring of illustrators and photographers as necessary for cover design
• Coordinated company events including hiring catering, organizing travel, and managing venue rentals for summer picnics, the annual overnight company retreat, holiday party and team building events

• Worked roadshows to promote the Stand on Liquid brand and as well as increase product knowledge
• Improved SEO on the Stand on Liquid website
• Added, edited, and optimized product descriptions on the website for over 20 brands
• Assisted in planning and executing store events

Bend, Oregon

• Oversaw a team of Growth Managers to ensure all processes and standards are being upheld
• First point of resolution for Growth Managers on client and internal needs
• Collaborated on the development and implementation of the Choose Growth Course Creation Process with department heads to ensure highest efficiency and quality standards were met
• Ensured that processes were being adhered to within the production process
• Onboarded all new clients along with their assigned Growth Manager
• Trained all new hires to the Growth Manager position

Bend, Oregon

• Managed project deliverables and deadlines for multiple Thought Leaders
• Acted as the first point of contact with clients for all project needs
• Led and directed a team of talented individuals to ensure project quality and deadlines adhered to the agreed upon schedule
• Protected the creative process and company standards through all projects
• Collaborated with multiple teams to see a project through from concept to launch

Hoffman Estates, IL

• Proofed and trafficked pages through IMPACT.
• Collaborated with the Creative and Storewide Planning teams to ensure all ads were completed as the company had envisioned.
• Worked to guarantee all circulars were created to promote the best possible sales and customer experience.
• Collaborated with multiple teams such as Home Delivery, Financial Services, Earn Gas, and LocalAd to align creative and messaging for use in the circular and other print production.
• Constantly strived toward meeting the company goals and ethics by putting members first.
• Managed the timely completion of circular pages according to the set deadlines.

Hoffman Estates, IL

• Managed print production projects outside of the circular for both Sears and Kmart formats.
• Collaborated with SHC business units and our production agency to oversee projects from concept to completion.
• Managed asset and content turnover, collaborated with Creative to provide creative direction, oversaw proofing and approvals at all stages involved in special projects.
• Coordinated with Storewide Planning and Creative on advanced planning of all circular front covers and Integrated Retail spreads as well as any Product Development pages such as Disney, WWE, and Monster High.
• Managed the timely completion of special projects on short deadlines and ensured that all projects were released according to the times set.

Hoffman Estates, IL

• Assisted with special projects as assigned, including the Sears Holiday Coupon book, Shop Your Way Rewards Holiday Coupon book, various Kmart Refresh promotional materials and Family & Friends promotional materials.
• Trafficked pages in IMPACT (production proofing system).
• Proofread circular pages at several stages of production.
• Worked with multiple other BAMs and business units to solve for missing information.
• Managed a production schedule to meet multiple deadlines each week.

• Provided exceptional customer service and resolved customer conflict in a fashion so all parties involved were satisfied.
• Gave educational seminars to Iowa State classes, at expositions, and to local organizations covering a variety of information such as the history of brands, relevant conservation programs, and technical features and.
• Created visual displays within the Clothing and Footwear departments as well as storefront displays.
• Created new floor sets as new inventory was received and old inventory was marked down.
• Assisted with the planning and overseeing of store events. This included contacting participating organizations to provide activities, securing donations, comparing and reserving venues, and working within a set budget.