Business Manager
Skills
- Experienced in scheduling, job tracking and proof approval software
- Proficient in MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, Quick Books, MLS Software
- Skilled organizer, planner and team communicator
- BFA in Graphic Design from Iowa State University
- First-hand knowledge of sheet-fed offset printing
- Attention to detail, but still able to see the whole picture
- Self-motivated, quick learner who can think for herself
Employment
Tompkins RE, LLC, Madison, WI
February 2019 – Current | Business Manager: Assist real estate agent/owner with contract work, accounting, scheduling, design of marketing materials, home staging and social media presence on a part-time basis.
Project Management/Traffic Consultant, Worked Remotely
April 2018 – October 2018 | Consultant: Researched and interviewed project management/job traffic software companies. Recommended final choice and helped implement selected software. Assisted with traffic needs on a part-time basis.
Medical Leave of Absence
August 2016 – March 2018 | Took time off from working to resolve an issue with my health.
Rouge 24, Inc., Worked Remotely
2014 – July 2016 | Project Manager: Responsible for the management of all incoming projects for assigned client’s Brand Manager. Worked directly with internal and external teams to ensure timely completion of projects. Assigned schedules and assisted in vetting incoming assets. Responsible for obtaining necessary project approvals. Resolved any roadblocks encountered during design and approval process. Organized photo shoots as needed. Worked closely with pre-press vendor. Prepared weekly status documents and conducted weekly status meetings.
Young Rembrandts, South Central Wisconsin
2013 – 2014 | Instructor: Following curriculum provided, taught after-school drawing classes to elementary aged children.
De Grandis Household, Dunlap, IL and Waunakee, WI
2009 – 2013 | Stay at Home Mom: Raised two small children, managed household activities and neighborhood social gatherings. Volunteered through local PTO and Girl Scout organizations. Active member of local MOM’s club.
Lia Sophia, Wood Dale, IL
2007 – 2009 | Senior Designer: Designed monthly publications and sales support materials for the sales field. Artwork varied from 1C flyers to 4C publications. Art directed product and model photo shoots. Mentored new designers and gave art direction.
The Pampered Chef, Addison, IL
2001 – 2007 | Traffic Manager, Design Supervisor, Senior Designer and Graphic Designer: Hired as a Graphic Designer working on monthly sales publications for international markets. Promoted to Senior Designer the next year. Three years later, I accepted the position of Design Supervisor overseeing a team of six designers. The year after that, I was promoted to Traffic Manager and supervised production of all printed pieces for the company and managed two Traffic Coordinators.
Skills
- Experienced in scheduling, job tracking and proof approval software
- Proficient in MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, Quick Books, MLS Software
- Skilled organizer, planner and team communicator
- BFA in Graphic Design from Iowa State University
- First-hand knowledge of sheet-fed offset printing
- Attention to detail, but still able to see the whole picture
- Self-motivated, quick learner who can think for herself
Employment
Tompkins RE, LLC, Madison, WI
February 2019 – Current | Business Manager: Assist real estate agent/owner with contract work, accounting, scheduling, design of marketing materials, home staging and social media presence on a part-time basis.
Project Management/Traffic Consultant, Worked Remotely
April 2018 – October 2018 | Consultant: Researched and interviewed project management/job traffic software companies. Recommended final choice and helped implement selected software. Assisted with traffic needs on a part-time basis.
Medical Leave of Absence
August 2016 – March 2018 | Took time off from working to resolve an issue with my health.
Rouge 24, Inc., Worked Remotely
2014 – July 2016 | Project Manager: Responsible for the management of all incoming projects for assigned client’s Brand Manager. Worked directly with internal and external teams to ensure timely completion of projects. Assigned schedules and assisted in vetting incoming assets. Responsible for obtaining necessary project approvals. Resolved any roadblocks encountered during design and approval process. Organized photo shoots as needed. Worked closely with pre-press vendor. Prepared weekly status documents and conducted weekly status meetings.
Young Rembrandts, South Central Wisconsin
2013 – 2014 | Instructor: Following curriculum provided, taught after-school drawing classes to elementary aged children.
De Grandis Household, Dunlap, IL and Waunakee, WI
2009 – 2013 | Stay at Home Mom: Raised two small children, managed household activities and neighborhood social gatherings. Volunteered through local PTO and Girl Scout organizations. Active member of local MOM’s club.
Lia Sophia, Wood Dale, IL
2007 – 2009 | Senior Designer: Designed monthly publications and sales support materials for the sales field. Artwork varied from 1C flyers to 4C publications. Art directed product and model photo shoots. Mentored new designers and gave art direction.
The Pampered Chef, Addison, IL
2001 – 2007 | Traffic Manager, Design Supervisor, Senior Designer and Graphic Designer: Hired as a Graphic Designer working on monthly sales publications for international markets. Promoted to Senior Designer the next year. Three years later, I accepted the position of Design Supervisor overseeing a team of six designers. The year after that, I was promoted to Traffic Manager and supervised production of all printed pieces for the company and managed two Traffic Coordinators.