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Working as a consultant and coach for intentional business builders by leveraging social science research and business acumen. Created the Business Foundation Framework to help clients develop their business. Guide clients to discover and craft a Keystone Vision. The vision informs the design of a bespoke plan for business decisions, operational systems, and identifies skills the client needs to hone. Educate clients about evidence-based approaches that could aid in their coaching and skill development.

Branding and web design services for passionate creatives

Telecommute

Responsibilities included creating and delivering training (company-wide and one-on-one), full-service recruiting, field support for associates (benefits, leave of absence, policy questions, etc.), employee recognition programs, employee relations, investigations, management coaching, company communications (“Take 5” updates, field communications from HD Supply, Associate Annual Report coordinator, newsletter, and other policy communications as needed), reporting, documentation, ensured data integrity of associate data in HRIS systems and organizational charts, and other special projects while maintaining confidentiality and autonomyAccomplishments- Line of Business captain for Manager Self Service development - provided feedback for developing system, trained HR partners and managers on new system; estimated time savings of over 8,000 hours. Due to success became Line of Business captain for transition to PeopleSoft- Became an expert in HRIS systems in less than one year; systems included Lawson (T.E.A.M.), Caliber, and Kronos and was able to build expert reporting knowledge in all systems- Assisted in communications with managers and leadership to complete legal paperwork for large reduction in force initiative- Developed and created quarterly newsletter- Achieved high levels of productivity and job performance while working from home

Greater Chicago Area

• Developed sales training materials and coordinated training events for division initiatives• Maintained working knowledge of sales and marketing promotions, activities, and corporate campaigns; created and executed processes for those campaigns; created corporate communications and fielded questions• Executed, manipulated, and analyzed reports and resulting data from tracking tools to help guide discussions for future projects• Administered sales contests, a recognition program, an award program, and several marketing promotions• Developed Microsoft SharePoint tool for tracking sales and marketing event results; used data to determine event return on investment and updated budget tracking accordingly

Greater Chicago Area

• Clients: Kenmore, Whirlpool Corporation, Electrolux Home Products• Met with executive leaders in product groups to discuss product, budget, and project objectives• Facilitated creative meetings to brainstorm details of campaigns and/or materials to present to the client• Supervised and coordinated with creative and production teams to create and deliver promotional and marketing materials• Developed website, microsites, product guides, in-store signage, promotions, and associate material content designed to enhance consumer experience and knowledge of product

Greater Chicago Area

• Coordinated with design team to create drawings based on client input• Specified and researched cabinetry, appliances, and other materials to fulfill design objectives• Created and maintained pricing, contracts, and orders while working within budgets• Assisted clients with product requests and questions including remodeling and installation procedures• Acted as a liaison between vendors, installation teams, designers and customers

Complete Transformation, Inc. was a professional organizing and special events company catering to weddings, corporate events, and conferences.

Greater Chicago Area

University internship to gain field knowledge prior to graduation. Completed marketing, event set-up, customer relation, and administrative duties as needed.

Planned and lead teams for weddings and corporate events.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.)

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.)