White Lotus Weddings provides hair styling and makeup application for weddings and other large events. I personally built this brand and team from scratch. I greatly enjoyed the branding, marketing, team development, vision casting and the freedom to creating a unique customer experience. I saw the need in the market for a more organized lux brand to create not just a "look" for our clients big day but an experience. It was my absolute pleasure to see my vision become a reality by serving over… Show more White Lotus Weddings provides hair styling and makeup application for weddings and other large events. I personally built this brand and team from scratch. I greatly enjoyed the branding, marketing, team development, vision casting and the freedom to creating a unique customer experience. I saw the need in the market for a more organized lux brand to create not just a "look" for our clients big day but an experience. It was my absolute pleasure to see my vision become a reality by serving over 500+ events with our personal touches and developing a team of 17 stylist and artist. Based out of the Chicago land area but I did work nation wide as well as internationally. Made the difficult decision to close after the pandemic and seek new growth opportunities that afford a more flexible schedule and the ability to travel and live in other states. I do still freelance for other brands on occasion. Show less

Accounts payable, Accounts receivable, quoting and sales.

Performed all commercial new business quoting for at least 4 and up to 8 agent books of business at any given time. As a service employee, daily activities included but were not limited to anything involving customer service and retention. I enjoyed cultivating relationships with the agency’s commercial customers and carriers. Assisted in developing and implementing effective standard operating procedures. In order to design these procedures, extensive analysis, prospecting, research and data… Show more Performed all commercial new business quoting for at least 4 and up to 8 agent books of business at any given time. As a service employee, daily activities included but were not limited to anything involving customer service and retention. I enjoyed cultivating relationships with the agency’s commercial customers and carriers. Assisted in developing and implementing effective standard operating procedures. In order to design these procedures, extensive analysis, prospecting, research and data analysis of each agent’s book of business was completed and logged. Show less

Apart of the sales team I produced both personal and commercial insurance policies as a representative for over 30 insurance carriers. This involved daily communication between those carriers, other agents, the service department, and the customer. Met with clients to gather information and evaluated the proper amount of coverage needed on an individual and detailed basis, quoted applicable carriers, worked with underwriting, prepared proposals, and reviewed coverage options with my clients… Show more Apart of the sales team I produced both personal and commercial insurance policies as a representative for over 30 insurance carriers. This involved daily communication between those carriers, other agents, the service department, and the customer. Met with clients to gather information and evaluated the proper amount of coverage needed on an individual and detailed basis, quoted applicable carriers, worked with underwriting, prepared proposals, and reviewed coverage options with my clients. Utilized sales techniques and a comprehensive knowledge of our products in order to sell each policy. Show less

Began part time in November 2008 and was promoted to General Manager by June 2009. Daily responsibilities included purchasing, inventory, scheduling, payroll, hiring, training, marketing, promotions, event coordination, customer service, networking, creating incentives, and responsibly managing a team of 40 through firm but approachable leadership, always keeping motivation and morale high. As an integral part of opening the 2nd location, additional duties included conducting over 300… Show more Began part time in November 2008 and was promoted to General Manager by June 2009. Daily responsibilities included purchasing, inventory, scheduling, payroll, hiring, training, marketing, promotions, event coordination, customer service, networking, creating incentives, and responsibly managing a team of 40 through firm but approachable leadership, always keeping motivation and morale high. As an integral part of opening the 2nd location, additional duties included conducting over 300 interviews, implemented and maintained all policies and procedures, trained and managed a staff of 40+ employees, coordinating DJ's and other entertainment. Left to pursue daytime hours with benefits. Show less

Began as an apprentice in the estimating department in 2002 and promoted by 2005 to head of the department; this promotion included training for a future VP position. While in the position, the department increased in productivity, sales, efficiency and communication among divisions. Daily responsibilities include; blue print reading, preparing estimates for commercial excavation projects, job site inspections, job scheduling, coordinating subcontractors, GPS layout and surveying. Also worked… Show more Began as an apprentice in the estimating department in 2002 and promoted by 2005 to head of the department; this promotion included training for a future VP position. While in the position, the department increased in productivity, sales, efficiency and communication among divisions. Daily responsibilities include; blue print reading, preparing estimates for commercial excavation projects, job site inspections, job scheduling, coordinating subcontractors, GPS layout and surveying. Also worked in project management, job staging, job costing, purchasing, contract writing, change orders, and negotiations before leaving to pursue a more stable industry after the economic crash in 2008. Would review and quote n average of 10 project per week. Tracked 3-5 projects at a time. Project length ranged from 1 month to 2 years. I have now been removed from the industry for years and I am told my customers still ask about me. I am pleased to know I made a lasting connection. Show less