Assistance
~ Corporate Marketing
~ Meeting/Event Planning
~ Public Relations/Speaking
~ Business Writing
and Development
~ Training Coordination
and Development
~ Graphic Layout/Design
~ Photo Editing
~ Deadline Management
~ Organizational Skills
~ Confidential Information Handling
~ Reliable Judgment
~ Advanced Computer Skills
Bachelor of Arts in Communications, Double Minor in Management and Psychology, College of St. Scholastica, Duluth, Minn.
Mini Master in Volunteer Management, College of St. Thomas Center for Business Excellence, Minneapolis, Minn.
Computer Experience
PC and Mac, Adobe products (PageMaker, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat), Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Works, Access, Excel, Power Point), Groupwise, Deltek Vision (CRM), Quark Xpress, Quickbooks Pro, Reckoning A/E, Internet (any browser), HTML familiarity
Employment History
The City, Inc., Associate Director of Administration, November 2005 - Present, Minneapolis, Minn.
~ Primary duties include performing administrative tasks to assist the President/CEO of The City, Inc.
~ Secondary duties include assisting the Director of Development with communications related tasks
(graphic design, editing, planning, marketing and events)
~ Tertiary duties include the development of a volunteer program.
Melander, Melander & Schilling, Receptionist/Bookkeeper, March 2006 - July 2006, Duluth, Minn.
~ Analyzed efficiency and organized administrative processes.
~ Composed and typed routine correspondence.
~ Performed transcription, typing and editing.
~ Opened and routed mail to appropriate staff.
~ Managed firm financials.
Nettleton Elementary School, After school program aide, November 2005 - May 2006, Duluth, Minn.
~ Provided event planning and supervision for talent show to raise school funds.
~ Created and implemented theatre curriculum based on raising self esteem and
emotional intelligence.
LHB, Inc., Marketing Coordinator, June 2000 - August 2005, Duluth, Minn.
~ Coordinated the marketing needs of the Public Works and Structures departments.
~ Wrote and designed responses to requests for proposals.
~ Created and designed marketing materials, and advertisements.
~ Scheduled and led meetings, composed and disseminated minutes to group.
~ Coordinated various trade show presentations and seminars.
~ Created a plan for improvement of staff presentation and interview skills.
~ Planned and coordinated annual golf outing event (raising over $1,500 for Lutheran Social Services).
~ Trained staff in Customer Relations Management Software.
~ Performed research, administrative and data entry duties.
~ Worked independently and used judgment in making decisions.
Balanced Perspectives Healthcare Consulting (BPHC), LLC., Marketing Coordinator, 2004, Duluth, Minn.
~ Designed and created advertising and marketing materials for BPHC.
~ Coordinated and shot photos for materials.
~ Edited photos using photo editing software.
~ Edited marketing brochure and resumes.
Duluth Family Services Collaborative, Child Care Facilitator/Collaborative Member, February 2003 - January 2004, Duluth, Minn.
~ Provided nurturing environment for children ages 0-5 for the Family Education Program.
~ Developed and implemented age appropriate educational activities for at-risk community children.
~ Participated in devising collaborative solutions for the at-risk population in the community.
~ Attended collaborative leadership training.
~ Assisted in the implementation of collaborative programs at the Lester Park Family Resource Center.
Pearson & Von Elbe, Advertising, Graphic Design Intern, June 2000 - September 2000, Hermantown, Minn.
~ Acquired silent auction donations, wrote and performed in radio advertising, designed print advertising.
College of Saint Scholastica, College Communications Student Employee, March 1998 - April 1999, Duluth, Minn.
~ Archived advertising, photos, and press releases, performed data entry and administrative duties.
The Vista Fleet, Senior Deckhand, May 1997-November 1999, Duluth, Minn.
~ Supervised and trained staff of up to 10-15.
~ Coordinated special events such as birthday parties, weddings and proms.
~ Performed 2.5 hour harbor cruise narration.
~ Managed on-board bar.
~ Composed nightly reports.
~ Performed food service and bartending duties.
~ Handled seating coordination of up to 250 guests.
~ Responsible for the security and safety of up to 350 passengers aboard a 1-ton vessel.
~ Secured 1-ton vessel safely to dock and completed man-overboard training.
Community Involvement
~ Bright Beginnings Mentor for Teen Mother in North Minneapolis
~ Duluth Area Family Services Collaborative Governing Board
~ Lester Park Parent Advisory Board
~ Duluth Public Schools Long Range Planning Process
~ Bridge Syndicate - Public Relations Chair