Michelle Rasmussen

SUMMARY

Ø       Excellent leadership, communication and public speaking skills.

Ø       20 years of leadership and management experience that include a passion for creativity, vision and a commitment to excellence.

Specialties include the ability to develop and nurture associate and customer relationships. I have a professional appearance and appreciate the value of time effectiveness, preparation and implementation.

WORK HISTORY

2000-Present     Executive Director, M.A.R.E. Riding Center

Responsible for organization, fiscally and operationally.  Responsible for acquiring funds for operations through grant-writing, events and various fundraising activities. Mentors and trains staff and volunteers. Develop budget, strategic plan, and vision for the future.  Reports to a Board of Directors – similar to the CEO of a for-profit organization.

1999-2000         Business Development Consultant, Bashas’

                        Developed a new grocery store format as well as various research and development projects concerning technology, industry challenges and strategic advantages.

     1997-1999        Management Consultant

Consult with business owners on increasing their sales and profitability through:

¨       Seminars

¨       Mentoring and motivating employees

¨       Marketing and merchandising

¨       Profit and loss statement

1981-1997         Store Manager, Vons Grocery CO, Inc.

Managed five different volume stores with weekly sales of 150K to 350K.  I was a district coordinator and trainer for the Bakersfield area and was utilized by the District Manager as a project leader for corporate and community events. I opened the Vons MarketPlace, a high profile store, and spent extensive time involved in the community.

EDUCATION

2002                           University of Phoenix, Bachelor’s in Information Systems      

1996              Food Industry Management Program Certificate, USC, CA.

1988              Associate Arts degree in Business, Bakersfield Junior College

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Ø       Active in Thorner Elementary reading weekly in 3 different classes for last 5 years. 

Ø       Girl Scout leader for last 3 years.

Ø       Active in Sunday school teaching