Experience

BlueFingerprint

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Partner

  • Feb 2010 - Present

  Supervise/implement/lead all aspects of BlueFingerprint business - sales, marketing, business development, operations, product development and client service. Oversee/develop app.bluefingerprint.com, an options/upgrades software program. Manage projects, conduct training, oversee client support, work as the liaison between program developers and staff. 157 BlueFingerprint communities implemented to date (15,687 homes, over $62,5M in upgrade and customization costs managed). Supervise/implement/lead all aspects of BlueFingerprint business - sales, marketing, business development, operations, product development and client service. Oversee/develop app.bluefingerprint.com, an options/upgrades software program. Manage projects, conduct training, oversee client support, work as the liaison between program developers and staff. 157 BlueFingerprint communities implemented to date (15,687 homes, over $62,5M in upgrade and customization costs managed).



Iowa Fire Athletics

• Concierge/Office Manager

  • Aug 2014 - Aug 2015



Ankeny Crocker Elementary Parent Teacher Organization

• Non-profit Organizations

• Co-President

  • Aug 2010 - Jul 2012

  Reside over board decisions for parent teacher organization at Ankeny Crocker Elementary School Reside over board decisions for parent teacher organization at Ankeny Crocker Elementary School



P.T.O. for Ankeny Crocker Elementary

• Website/Fun Night Chair

  • Aug 2006 - May 2010

  Communications/Website Chair: position includes being liasion between Crocker PTO and parents, providing communications through all channels and management of website. Fun Night Chair: position includes organizing and implementing Crocker's Fun Night (a fundraiser/social event for children and parents). Communications/Website Chair: position includes being liasion between Crocker PTO and parents, providing communications through all channels and management of website. Fun Night Chair: position includes organizing and implementing Crocker's Fun Night (a fundraiser/social event for children and parents).



The Weitz Company

• United States
• Construction
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Marketing & Communications Manager

  • Aug 2001 - Feb 2010

  Create/implement/supervise Blue Fingerprint(www.bluefingerprint.us), a options/upgrades program and Punch IT, a punch list software program. Input projects, conduct training, work as the liaison between programmers and staff. 42 Blue Fingerprint projects/6,532 homes implemented, generating $2.5M revenue; 16 Punch IT projects/4,223,337 s.f. implemented, generating $183k revenue. Responsible for marketing program promoting Weitz as premier senior living contractor in the US, including tradeshow presence, advertising, on-line branding, printed brochures, mailers and external/internal newsletters. Write/create content & graphics for proposal submissions. Awarded Project Revenues exceed $1 Billion (out of $4 Billion proposed). 25.3% hit rate average for past 7 years. Provide leadership by acting as a liaison for other divisions, training on Photoshop/InDesign, offering advice on marketing programs/career advancement, & participating in Business Acquisitions Advisory Team. Show less



Prairie Ridge Church

• Sunday School Teacher

  • 2003 - Dec 2009

  Volunteer for nursery area, taught elementary level children’s ministries, and assisted in various events/fundraising campaigns. Volunteer for nursery area, taught elementary level children’s ministries, and assisted in various events/fundraising campaigns.



Tailgate Clothing Company

• Marketing & Advertising Consultant

  • 1997 - Dec 2009



The Integer Group

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Account Executive

  • 1999 - 2001

  Planned/executed marketing strategy for National Accounts division of Pella Windows & Doors increasing brand awareness/preference through display sets, print advertising, Direct & Internet marketing. Worked with Pella, Lowe’s, Home Depot & Menards. Supervised the execution of promotions, direct marketing, and print, radio & television advertising for Retail division of Pella Windows & Doors. Increased company revenue more than 15% by proposing, selling & implementing new projects/programs to Pella Windows & Doors. Proposed & implemented the marketing strategy for the Maytag Commercial foodservice business driving awareness/purchase intent of the Accellis C70 Oven through print advertising, special events, Direct & Internet marketing. Managed the creation, execution & maintenance of websites: accellis.com, maytag.com, and several private and public websites for Pella Corporation. Coordinated, executed & supervised the Accellis Culinary Arts Challenge 2000. Show less



Coach

• United States
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 700 & Above Employee

• Advertising Manager

  • Jun 1998 - Nov 1999

  Managed national, regional & international print advertising campaigns to drive brand awareness/product sales. Worked with Production, Retail, Wholesale and International Divisions. Budget of $6M. Monitored all Coach and competitive print advertisements and generated quarterly reports. Directed print licensee advertising to support positioning and corporate identity. Partnered with Movado, Baker Furniture, Signature Eyewear, Jimlar, and department stores. Liaison between celebrity talent, photography staff and company executives. Show less

• Merchandising/Communications Coordinator

  • Jan 1993 - Jun 1998

  Managed $180k inventory and maintained standards for private showroom. Coordinated 5 Women’s markets and 2 Men’s markets each year to include planning product assortment, implementing merchandising guidelines and organizing photoshoots. Planned and managed 4 samples sales per year generating approximately $23k per sale. Responsible for promotional budget of $80k per year to include planning, ordering and distributing promotional gifts and training materials to Merchandisers. Managed all responsibilities of 2 part-time Coordinators and supported 37 regionally-based people. Assisted in the acculturation of all new hires by planning orientation process, compiling training information, and training personnel on the use of computer systems. Show less



Perkins Restaurant

• Waitress/Hostess

  • 1988 - 1992