Staff assistant for Duke Kunshan University's International Enrollment Management undergraduate admissions office.

Wearer of many hats for high-end apparel retailer operating in both the brick & mortar and e-commerce spaces.Responsibilities include:Executive Assistant to Co-OwnerAdministrative Bookkeeping + Payroll ProcessingMonthly ReconciliationHR Management (vetting, hiring, retention, reviews)Accounts Payable ManagementIT Systems ManagementInventory Database AdministratorProject ManagementBuilding + Facilities ManagementRetail Sales Support + Client… Show more Wearer of many hats for high-end apparel retailer operating in both the brick & mortar and e-commerce spaces.Responsibilities include:Executive Assistant to Co-OwnerAdministrative Bookkeeping + Payroll ProcessingMonthly ReconciliationHR Management (vetting, hiring, retention, reviews)Accounts Payable ManagementIT Systems ManagementInventory Database AdministratorProject ManagementBuilding + Facilities ManagementRetail Sales Support + Client ServicesIn-Store Event Operations ManagementNotable accomplishments:*Negotiated with vendors & payment factors, increasing major suppliers on net terms from 10% to 70%*Reduced reliance on third-party accountant by 70% *Created bi-annual employee review protocol and follow-through*Initiated Living Wage certification*Attained company B-Corp status in 2017 Show less

Part-time retail manager and course coordinator for an independently owned jewelry retailer. Developed new courses that appealed to newcomers and seasoned jewelry artists. Recruited guest instructors into regular class rotation. Refined personal jewelry design skills while curating jewelry on display to increase sales of select merchandise. Took initiative to create user manual and protocol for cloud-based point of sale system.

First point of contact for all clients booking within 3 Performing Arts theatres and 2 ballroom spaces, which collectively held over 300 events annually. Served as interim daytime non-performance event coordinator providing facility tours, working with clients to create event setup diagrams, coordinating with vendors, and ensuring all facility permits were properly tracked, finalized, and paid in full. Refined departmental financial reports to highlight oversights and trends… Show more First point of contact for all clients booking within 3 Performing Arts theatres and 2 ballroom spaces, which collectively held over 300 events annually. Served as interim daytime non-performance event coordinator providing facility tours, working with clients to create event setup diagrams, coordinating with vendors, and ensuring all facility permits were properly tracked, finalized, and paid in full. Refined departmental financial reports to highlight oversights and trends. Volunteered as departmental liaison for IT training during major booking/client database software upgrade. Created a departmental user manual to ease transition into new software. Show less

Regional marketing department representative and graphic designer for all agents in the Northwest Arkansas market. Additionally responsible for layout of the company's monthly internal national e-newsletter with recurring, strict deadlines. Within 1 year, effectively moved from graphic designer to client advisor for over 100 agents in 7 branch offices, due to departmental cuts. Supervised daily activities of 2 part-time employees. Successfully organized annual regional "kickoff" meeting for all… Show more Regional marketing department representative and graphic designer for all agents in the Northwest Arkansas market. Additionally responsible for layout of the company's monthly internal national e-newsletter with recurring, strict deadlines. Within 1 year, effectively moved from graphic designer to client advisor for over 100 agents in 7 branch offices, due to departmental cuts. Supervised daily activities of 2 part-time employees. Successfully organized annual regional "kickoff" meeting for all active agents, including catering, A/V, video editing, and creating print collateral. Show less

Production designer of print ads and in-store & point-of-sale marketing collateral for major national brands to retain a presence in Wal-Mart and Sam's Club retailers.

Recruited to teach the first jewelry making course offered by NAC's continuing education program. Taught 2 consecutive sessions while completing a Bachelor's Degree in Fine Art. Doubled class enrollment for the second session.

Graphic Designer for the University's Events Office. Designed and printed posters, flyers, table tents, and t-shirts for various campus events.