Oversee fundraising and manage relationships with the Kids From Wisconsin's financial partners. Interact with former donors and encourage ongoing contributions and partnerships. Seek out opportunities for financial support through grants and sponsorships with an eye on a sustained and shared, goal oriented partnership.

Responsible for the overall administration, financial management and day-to-day activities of the organization. The Kids From Wisconsin select youth ages 15-20, with demonstrated talent in musical performance. Youth are professionally trained to provide positive, family-oriented performances to over 120,000 people annually. A Kids From Wisconsin experience enhances our members' professional performing skills, along with developing leadership potential through local outreach programs that teach, mentor and inspire children through the performing arts. Kids also partners with many community service groups to deliver affordable, high-quality entertainment, while helping them raise needed funds for local projects.Please see www.kidsfromwisconsin.org for more information about our incredible organization!

Marketing, planning and executing daily awareness of our member businesses.-Directed the organization's financial activities to fund operations and maximize investments and increase efficiency-Conferred with board members, committee chairs and staff members to discuss issues, coordinate activities, or resolve problems-Analyzed operations to evaluate performance of the chamber in meeting objectives and to determine areas of potential cost reduction, program improvement, or policy change-Implemented policies, objectives and activities of the organization to ensure continuing operations, to maximize returns on investments and retention of our member businesses-Prepared budgets for approval, including those for funding and implementation of programs.-Directed and coordinated activities of committees and distribution of marketing-Negotiated and approved agreements with contractors, distributors, federal/state agencies-Reviewed reports submitted by committee chairs to recommend approval or to suggest changes-Appointed committee chairs and delegated responsibilities to each to maximize productivity and planning -Provided an online daily presence of member businesses, monthly analytic analysis to improve SEO and daily updates/announcements to all our social media outlets, helped to increase our web presence dramatically in 2012 and again in 2013 -Created a platform for monthly presentations for our membership on how to use the online tools as well as providing speakers on other hot business topics-Increased membership over 50% in 2013 along with introducing two arms of the Chamber that will be influential in years to come-Partnered with Chambermaster in developing a SEO website, providing better marketing capabilities as well as a go to for the Muskego residents and visitors. www.muskego.orgLetter from the board president on my resignation: (please copy and past into your browser)http://tinyurl.com/ock74wl

Teaching and working with a diverse population including one on one training in:Setting up email accounts, Search engine training, Resume’ construction, Interview and follow up skills, Applying for jobs online, Teach Basic computer classesSoft Skill Training

-Analyze patrons’ requests to determine needed information and provide readers advisory.-Teach public computer classes, instruct patrons in the use of the online catalog, reference sources, websites and databases-Compile data, research materials, and bibliographies -Market library services to area businesses, seniors and community-Create pamphlets, fliers, posters and advertising materials for programming and -Create interesting and artistic displays throughout the library incorporating new trends

• Compile data, research materials, bibliographies and analyze resources for seminars• Market library services to area businesses, seniors and community through creative powerpoint presentations• Instruct businesses and seniors in the use of the online catalog, reference sources, websites, databases, and software• Create pamphlets, fliers, posters and advertising materials

Coordinated wine tasting Benefits for the Friends of the Library.This event earned more than $40,000.00 for the Friends of the Library. Coordinated and facilitated our Christmas Musicales. This involved recruiting young musicians and other talents from our community to perform at our libraryFacilitated a student art auction benefit. Worked with the Muskego Norway Schools, students, PTO's, and teachers for the benefit of a local family in need.

District Manager for leased shoe departments within the Boston StoresEffectively merchandised, hired, trained and supervised 13 area stores.Represented Wohl Shoe Co. in high regard within the Boston Stores as a leased department.Oversaw operations of sales managers and their staffs.Planed and directed staffing, training, and performance evaluations to develop and control sales and service programs.Reviewed operational records and reports to project sales and determine profitability

Manager for leased shoe departments within the Boston Stores and for some free standing stores within mall locations, such as Connie Shoes, Packard Rellin Shoes as well as the Naturalizer Shoe Stores.Merchandising, hiring, training and supervising shoe departments.