Joined the Cornerstones team in early 2022, leveraging a diverse administration and marketing background. Transitioned to Marketing Coordinator in January 2023 and currently serving as the adept Business Development Manager.Successfully oversees integrated marketing strategies, contributing to a 35% increase in online engagement within the first year.Collaborates directly with the founders and Admissions Director, implementing strategies to ensure optimal census levels in the program.Actively participates in outreach coordination efforts and contributes to conference planning, facilitating successful engagements with a diverse audience, resulting in an increase in conference attendance, networking, and speaking opportunities both locally and globally.Engages in continual data analysis and market research to drive informed decision-making. These efforts have led to a 25% increase in targeted marketing campaigns and improved client acquisition strategies.Implemented an entirely new WordPress website, resulting in a 33% improvement in website traffic and enhanced user experience. Additionally, introduced HubSpot as our new CRM, streamlining customer data management, resulting in an increase in lead generation and improved sales funnel efficiency.Demonstrates a fervent passion for community engagement, actively participating in initiatives to support and nurture our educational consultant, current parent, and alumni communities. Through the implementation of parent resources, monthly newsletters, and satisfaction surveys, engagement has increased substantially over the past year. Embodies strong leadership qualities and continual professional growth, driving innovative strategies for business development and brand expansion.

Greeted and supported clients, subcontractors, and employees, ensuring a warm and efficient environment for both residential construction and millwork entities. This approach resulted in a 25% increase in positive client feedback and improved subcontractor satisfaction.Executed daily bookkeeping duties, including precise data entry, disbursing subcontractor payments, preparing proposals and invoices, and generating essential reports. This efficient management resulted in a reduction in billing discrepancies and enhanced financial accuracy.Maintained respectful and efficient communication via email and phone, facilitating seamless collaboration between clients, designers, vendors, and subcontractors, catering to project managers' specific requirements. This approach led to a 20% increase in project completion within designated timelines.Assisted with HR responsibilities such as payroll processing, scheduled employee reviews, organized employee appreciation initiatives and events, and ensured regular office upkeep and supplies. These efforts resulted in an increase in employee satisfaction and a well-maintained and presentable office environment.

Supported the opening of Maine's first coffee and medical cannabis cafe in the heart of Downtown Portland.Acted as a central liaison among shop owner, vendors, software representatives, and shop staff, facilitating seamless communication resulting in a 20% increase in order efficiency.Managed procurement operations, placing orders as required and overseeing inventory reception, leading to a 15% improvement in inventory accuracy and compliance with State of Maine regulations.Maintained updated menus across multiple platforms, including in-store, online ordering systems, and POS, ensuring consistency and accuracy, resulting in a 25% increase in online orders.Devised and executed weekly and monthly marketing campaigns, aligning inventory levels and consumer needs, resulting in a boost in sales during campaign periods.Assisted the owner with bookkeeping tasks and ensured accurate and timely updates of QuickBooks accounts, resulting in a reduction in financial discrepancies and improved financial reporting accuracy.

Orchestrated comprehensive inventory management strategies resulting in a 25% reduction in excess stock, optimizing stock levels to meet customer demand while minimizing overstock situations within our premium product range.Successfully negotiated and managed the sales of past season merchandise to reputable retailers like TJ Maxx and Sierra, generating consistent revenue streams and effectively clearing excess inventory. These strategic partnerships not only contributed significantly to the company's financial health but also maintained the brand's integrity and upheld customer loyalty within the luxury goods market.Streamlined bookkeeping processes, overseeing accounts payable and receivable functions, which led to a 30% improvement in financial accuracy and efficiency. Reconciling monthly financial statements, I spearheaded efforts that reduced discrepancies.Negotiated favorable terms with suppliers, while maintaining impeccable inventory standards. These strategic vendor relationships played a pivotal role in improving supplier reliability and reducing procurement lead times, ensuring consistent availability of top-quality products for our clientele. Nurturing these relationships also aided in special order fulfillments for our top clients.Spearheaded regular inventory audits, maintaining an impressive 95% accuracy rate and proactively mitigating shrinkage by identifying and promptly addressing discrepancies.Actively contributed to fostering a collaborative and efficient workplace culture. As a small team, we all wore many hats and supported each other. Outside of my inventory management and bookkeeping duties, I regularly worked on the sales floor, managed the online store, and led social media marketing efforts. I also organized training sessions that enhanced team proficiency in inventory procedures, online order fulfillment, and accounting software.

Crafted and labeled an extensive array of soap and skincare products for the Wild Wash Soap Product Line, including vegan soaps, face toners, moisturizers, incense, and room sprays. Ensured efficient production while maintaining meticulous attention to detail.Managed and fulfilled online customer and wholesale orders efficiently using Shopify, resulting in a reduction in order processing time and improved inventory accuracy.Actively promoted brand visibility and sales by organizing and participating in in-studio events, pop-up shops, and markets. Leveraged social media platforms and direct interaction, leading to anincrease in event attendance and brand recognition.Acted as the brand's ambassador, fostering strong relationships with customers and wholesalers through personal interactions at events and storefronts. This approach resulted in growth in customer loyalty and expanded wholesale partnerships.Responded promptly and professionally to customer and wholesaler inquiries via email and social media, ensuring a 50% decrease in response time and enhancing overall customer satisfaction and retention.

Managed the downtown Kansas City location & re-formulated operational standards by creating to do lists and training material for new employees. Implemented in-store events such as Yoga + Juice classes on Saturdays and tasting collaborations with health and wellness companies within the community. Maintained the Corporate Social Media accounts by creating marketing content daily to promote events, products, and campaigns for all locations. Responded to customers via social media and e-mail in a timely and professional manner.

Assisted the Manager in hiring and operationally trains new employees. Ensured current employees were up to date on guidelines and expections.Assisted the store manager in training buyers and ensuring they were up to date on buying and pricing policies, current fashion trends, and current brands.Created the weekly schedule and made any necessary schedule changes.Founder of the store's social media team and created a monthly social media calendar that the team followed. We met at the beginning of the month for a social media photo shoot and team members were assigned 4-5 posts daily throughout the month in which they had to post during their delegated times. Monitored inventory productivity and adjusted in-store and social media marketing to improve sales and ask customers to bring in certain categories of in demand inventory.Assisted the store manager in creating store events such as Coat & Boot Events, Back to School Events, Black Friday Events, and various sales in the store. Assists in store layouts and visual merchandising.

Worked directly with outside sales representatives selling Nike branded custom sportswear to university and high school bookstores, fan shops, as well as retailers. Within two months of hire, I was assigned multi-million dollar retail accounts to handle, such as Kohl's and JcPenney. Main duties included data entry, communicating with sales representatives in a timely manner, and working with the art department and licensing department to ensure orders were produced in a timely and legal manner.

BS of Human Environmental Science, Textile and Apparel Management (Apparel Marketing and Merchandising). Graduating December 2014.

Gained exposure across the whole supply chain by rotating departments every two weeks among Merchandising, Sales, Product Development, and Design. Worked personally with brands such as Ben Sherman, Penguin, and USPA and aided in producing private label collections for brands such as Kenneth Cole Reaction, Kenneth Cole Unlisted, and sportswear production for Danier.

-Performed as a personal shopper for all customers by styling and suggesting various garments to fit an array of personal style and fit needs. -Created relationships with clients by following up with them through phone calls, handwritten thank you notes, and setting up styling appointments.-Worked the cash register, checked inventory into the store, and stocked inventory on the floor.-Performed visual merchandising tasks alongside the management team, including the regional manager.-Reached/exceeded monthly sales goals each month while working at BCBG.-Noticed as a top sales associate through high item per transaction goals and high sales transactions.