Laura A. Schumacher Email & Phone Number

Clayton, Missouri

St. Louis, Missouri

Accountabilities:► Assures a high level of customer service to resolve issues swiftly and accurately to achieve the best outcome for both customer and company within prescribed guidelines► Assures most effective use of the CFO's time by: scheduling appointments and meetings which match the CFO's designated priorities, are with appropriate attendees; preparing appointment and meeting participants with objectives and needed materials and expectations; assuring the CFO is adequately prepared for meetings he is required to attend► Assures effective management of correspondence, travel accommodations, administrative functions and communications to and from the CFO and other senior leaders in Finance► Assures the daily management and communication for Caleres' daily news, which is posted on the Investor Relations portal and distributed to designated executives and associates► Assures the compilation of all quarterly financial reports and schedules for Corporate Accounting and Reporting to assist with earnings, due diligence, and 10K & 10Q reporting. Also assembles all communication and reports for Audit Committee meetings.Essential Functions:► Acts as backup for the CEO's Executive Assistant and supports other senior leaders if an assistant is out of office► Communicates with all layers of management, including Board of Directors► Interfaces with internal and external parties with respect to highly sensitive issues on behalf of management► Projects a professional company image through in-person and phone interaction► Follows up to ensure that all appointments and meeting participants are prepared► Reviews, extracts and reports on relevant data for CFO's review and preparation. Composes and prepares confidential correspondence, reports, and other complex documents.► Manages the CFO's files and reference materials on a weekly basis► Investigates information/processes as requested► Arranges information and/or prioritizes information for CFO as needed

Clayton, Mo

► Directly manage a variety of administrative and marketing functions within a fast-paced environment with a focus on increasing efficiency and productivity for the Dr. Scholl’s Shoes Division► Work closely with internal and external partners to assist in identifying and executing marketing programs that increase brand awareness and drive sales ► Online – development & execution of brand banners & imagery relating to the retail customer website ► Social Media – assist with the copy and imagery scheduled for daily posting on the Dr. Scholl’s channels - Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & Pinterest► Trade Shows – lead role in scheduling, budgeting, and providing marketing collateral for 20 shows ► In-Store – work closely with our sales team in determining the best approach to brand signage within the retail store environment (differs by customer)► Sales Meetings - assist with the planning, scheduling, organizing & execution of 6 meetings per year► Lead the consumer free shoe card program which requires managing timelines in addition to assisting with 2 photo shoots per year ► Key customer relationships: Walmart, Famous Footwear, Macy’s, DSW, J.Crew, Nordstrom, Lord & Taylor

Clayton, Mo

► Coordinated several administrative functions within the organization with a concentration on supporting executive management within the wholesale brands – Naturalizer, LifeStride, Ryka, & Dr. Scholl’s Shoes► Executive management support to Division President, 3 Senior Vice Presidents, & 10 Vice Presidents► Created expense reports on behalf of executive staff, developed comprehensive charts dictating sales within the divisions, managed client invoices, oversaw all scheduling► This beneficial process, along with exceptionally strong organizational skills, benefited executives to move forward in a timely, organized manner

Belleville, Il

► Facilitated a variety of logistical tasks related to special events which included developing detailed special event plans - annual auctions, benefit dinners, calendar drives, and golf tournaments ► Capital Campaign – assist in collecting monetary donations needed for new arts/drama theater ► Fostered positive relationships with the community along with managing budgets and timelines► Developed fundraising effort raising approximately $10,000 (2008) & $9,500 (2013) for freshmen scholarships ► The fundraising effort will continue every 5 years

Belleville, Il

► Handled a variety of functions within a fast-paced educational environment with a focus on providing exceptional educational support to over 150 students► Maintained a significant knowledge of adolescent teaching strategies and successfully fostered a positive learning environment► Monitored student performance and behavior in addition to tracking academic goals progress in order to ensure continuous student learning► Acted as Advisor for the National Honor Society

Bachelor’S Degree, Communications / Mass Media (Minor)

Activities and Societies: Delta Zeta Sorority► Participated in several promotional events that resulted in donations to local speech &.

High School, General Studies, Freshman - Senior

Activities and Societies: ► Student Council ► Student Ambassadors ► FCA ► Numerous volunteer programs ► Sports: Soccer, Softball, &.