Experience

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  Hopedale Technologies

  • Hopedale, MA

  • Office Manager

    • May 2019 - Present
    • Hopedale, MA

    Operations bookkeeping and invoicing. Initial point of contact with customers. Edit and assist with writing of marketing materials, press releases, and emails. Created successful social media presence including email marketing.

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  Blue Point Materials Research LLC

  • Herndon, VA

  • Bookkeeper

    • Sep 2018 - Present
    • Herndon, VA

    Maintain financial records, A/P and A/R for medical device startup. Assist in budget reporting and tracking in QuickBooks and Excel. Manage human resources processing and payroll.

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  Hens & Chicks Cookie Company

  • Hopedale, MA

  • Cookie Chick

    • Jul 2015 - Dec 2023
    • Hopedale, MA

    Created company from the ground up to produce, market, and sell small batch gourmet cookies from my home based kitchen. Responsibly source ingredients and bake on demand for customer orders. Oversight of all financial processes including payroll, A/P and A/R. Established product price points.

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  TwM Computer Systems

  • Hopedale, MA

  • Administrative Assistant - PT

    • Dec 2016 - May 2019
    • Hopedale, MA

    Initial point of contact with customers. Managed social media presence. Invoicing in Quickbooks Desktop. Handled A/R including collection calls and letters.

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  Avon

  • United Kingdom
  • Personal Care Product Manufacturing
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Independent Sales Representative

    • May 2004 - Dec 2018

    Sold Avon Products, Inc. to people in my community and the surrounding areas. Lines included cosmetics, personal care, clothing, and gift items. Acted as a personal shopper to best serve my customers.

  • District Administrative Assistant, PT

    • Jan 2011 - Feb 2012

    Troubleshoot for District Sales & Business Manager. Handle day to day questions and problems for local reps via phone. Work on collection and payment plan programs as needed. Aid in training and explanation of erep program.

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  Hallmark Cards

  • Northborough, MA

  • Retail Merchandiser

    • Dec 2014 - May 2016
    • Northborough, MA

    Part time merchandiser for Hallmark department in mass market stores. Responsible for maintenance of greeting cards and gifts, including restocking, ordering, straightening, organizing and displays. Switch over seasonal card lines and gifts. Maximize existing space to showcase product.

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  Wildtree Herbs, Inc.

  • Hopedale, MA

  • Independent Representative

    • Jan 2014 - Dec 2015
    • Hopedale, MA

    Wildtree offers GMO-free seasonings, mixes, sauces and oils for easy home cooking that is simple, healthy and natural. Many items are now certified organic. Products can be purchased monthly by contacting me via email.

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  Avon Cosmetics

  • District Administrative Assistant, PT

    • Aug 2005 - Dec 2008

    Troubleshoot for District Sales & Business Manager. Handle day to day questions and problems for local reps via phone. Work on collection and payment plan programs as needed. Aid in training and explanation of erep program.

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  Scholastic Book Fairs

  • United States
  • Book and Periodical Publishing
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Premium Sales Representative

    • Jun 1997 - Jun 1999

    Worked to develop and sell personalized high end book fairs for private, parochial and public schools. Book fairs are used primarily as fundraisers for schools, libraries and parent-teacher organizations.

  • Regional Sales Manager

    • Dec 1996 - Jun 1997

    Managed for sales representatives covering MA, VT, NH, ME and upstate NY. Left position due to family move.

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  Charlesbridge Publishing

  • Watertown, MA

  • Sales Manager

    • 1992 - 1996
    • Watertown, MA