Deena Birdwell
Lewistown
Summary
Well-oriented to quickly identify and capitalize on emerging opportunities. Take-charge professional delivering executive support and team leadership. Dependable and detail-oriented, I can manage multiple tasks and priorities. Highly motivated professional with several years of entrepreneurial and management experience. Skillfully creates and maintains professional and loyal relationships with co-workers, staff, and clients while managing administrative and employees. Comfortable working independently as a manager and leader, and as a collaborative team member. Applies experience and exercises decisive judgment to meet and exceed organizational goals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Simple Style and then some
09.2018 - Current
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
- Negotiated with vendors to gain optimal pricing on products resulting in substantial increase in profit margin.
- Led startup and creation of operational procedures and workflow planning.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
Sales Associate
Wier Furniture
08.2009 - 08.2018
- Opened and closed cash registers by counting money, separating charge slips and balancing drawers.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
- Answered store and merchandise questions and led customers to wanted items.
Director of Marketing/Special Events
Help Of Southern Nevada
04.2003 - 06.2009
- Planned logistics of special events such as venue selection, catering arrangements, décor set-up.
- Conducted research on current industry trends related to event marketing plans in order to identify new opportunities for growth.
- Prepared marketing campaign budgets with finance personnel.
- Collaborated with internal departments to ensure that all objectives were met within the timeline and budget.
- Coordinated with vendors to ensure successful delivery of services for special events.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
University of Nevada Las Vegas
12-2000
Associate of Science - Marketing
Dixie Junior College
05-1995
High School Diploma -
Fergus High School
05-1993
Skills
- Administrative oversight
- Planning
- Engagement optimization
- Motivating
Athletic Coach
Assistant Volleyball Coach Fergus High School 2009-2012
Head Girls Basketball Coach Fergus High School 2013-2018
Timeline
Owner
Simple Style and then some
09.2018 - Current
Sales Associate
Wier Furniture
08.2009 - 08.2018
Director of Marketing/Special Events
Help Of Southern Nevada
04.2003 - 06.2009
High School Diploma -
Fergus High School
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
University of Nevada Las Vegas
Associate of Science - Marketing
Dixie Junior College
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