Janice Devore Email & Phone Number

Dekalb, Il, Us

Rochelle, Illinois

Dekalb Il

Implemented newly established COO position that required directly supervising six staff in six departments; developed in support of the realignment of four Girl Scout councils over the last three years.Established and implemented ways of work to reach department and personal goals, resulting in higher than satisfactory council ratings. (Rating of 2.4 in 07/08; estimated rating of 2.2 in 08/09; 2.0 being satisfactory on a 1-3 scale)Established a working relationship with Waubonsee… Show more Implemented newly established COO position that required directly supervising six staff in six departments; developed in support of the realignment of four Girl Scout councils over the last three years.Established and implemented ways of work to reach department and personal goals, resulting in higher than satisfactory council ratings. (Rating of 2.4 in 07/08; estimated rating of 2.2 in 08/09; 2.0 being satisfactory on a 1-3 scale)Established a working relationship with Waubonsee Community College Internship Program that resulted in placing two interns, one of which is now a full-time employee. The intern program impacted the council budget by saving a significant amount of money.With strong staff support, maintained on-going summer programs for girls in spite of unexpected staff turnovers and completed materials required for additional programs for girls due to unexpected staff leaves of absence.Served on internal committees (Program, Communications, Product Programs, and Human Resources/Personnel Policies Committees) in support of the council realignment.Served as liaison on the Council Archives Committee since 2001; developed with volunteers the council collection of memorabilia and system of record keeping as well as developing history related programs for girls and subsequent program kits for adults.Director of Membership & Marketing November 2004 to August 2007Responsible for the achievement of membership department goals; supervised four membership staff.Established benchmarks and developed on-going recognitions in support of membership staff.Developed new programs to creatively enhance attaining membership goals.Maintained records required for the council charter, required by Girl Scouts of the USA. Show less

Supervised multiple staff in multiple departments to oversee the day to day operations

Responsible for internal and external communications including the development of the five-year Marketing Plan.Developed new materials including a Speakers Bureau and PR for GS volunteer training as well as expanded external opportunities.Added duties included additional human resource responsibilities.

Expanded internal and external communications.Developed creative materials for multiple departments.Responsible for achieving goals for the two council-sponsored product programs, the Fall Product Program and the Girl Scout Cookie Program that resulted in meeting or exceeding council goals.Developed user-friendly materials that streamlined the processes involved with the product programs that are currently being revised and used.

Worked with volunteers to achieve membership goals for three specific areas of the council's jurisdiction, representing more than half of the total girl and adult membership.Completed Train the Trainer course and implemented Brownie Level Training.

Sharpened customer service skills in serving as receptionist and secretary

Maintained sales with key contactsDeveloped new sales contactsExpanded my manufacturing experience and knowledge

Responsible for state and local recordsServed as liaison between staff, parents, children and the principalDeveloped materials to facilitate the work of substitute teachers Utilized creative skills to enhance the school atmosphere

Performed assorted duties as requested by the kindergarten teacher that included art projects, photocopying, classroom management, etc.

Ba, Leadership & Management

Completed my degree in an accelerated adult program

B.A, Art Major