Experience

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  Forward Space, LLC

  • Chicago

  • Sales Associate

    • Sep 2019 - Present
    • Chicago

    Providing strategic and logistical support for Account Executives to deliver exceptional service and create office environments that propel clients’ businesses forward! WORK: If you’re looking to drive productivity as well as enhance employee satisfaction and wellbeing, give me a call, text or email!At Forward Space, we not only focus on the physical workspace, we explore how it relates to employee productivity, creativity and collaboration. Through the integration of architecture, office furniture and technology solutions, we create environments that are tailored to the way you do business. We understand the kind of furniture you will need to integrate with the technology appliances of today, and how those needs may change in the future. Forward Space provides scalable solutions that will help you adapt to the ever-evolving technology landscape, as well as changes in business processes and the workforce.

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  CindySpecht.com

  • Artist

    • Jan 2019 - Present

    Creating original pen and ink drawings to celebrate past or future memories in your home or favorite neighborhood spot!PLAY: Visit CindySpecht.com to view examples, then call, text, or email me for a quote!

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  @properties

  • Greater Chicago Area

  • Licensed Realtor (CURRENTLY PROVIDING REFERRALS)

    • Aug 2018 - Jan 2020
    • Greater Chicago Area

    Provided the expertise, personal service, and market insights to ensure clients' success with real estate investments. Helping them to be relax, be confident, and enjoy the process of buying, selling, or leasing. DWELL: If you are looking for an excellent real estate agent, call, text, or email me. I'll gladly refer to you one of my exceptionally talented former colleagues!

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  Specht Consulting

  • Greater Chicago Area

  • President

    • Nov 2017 - Aug 2018
    • Greater Chicago Area

    Helped nonprofits achieve their mission and financial goals through strategic programs, communications, administration, and development.

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  Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) National Headquarters

  • United States
  • Mental Health Care
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Executive Vice President

    • Jun 2011 - Oct 2017

    Drove 10-fold growth in net assets to $2.2 million for national nonprofit through program development, strategic communications, and operational oversight

  • Interim Executive Director of Operations

    • May 2010 - May 2011

    Oversaw operations and streamlined organizational processes to ensure operational stability while concurrently leading all educational programming and organizational communications

  • Vice President of Programs & Communications

    • Apr 2006 - Apr 2010

    Created strategy and implemented hundreds of multi-faceted educational programs and communications initiatives including websites, phone apps, public relations, advertising, social media, conferences and events, newsletters, online courses, webinars, podcasts, videos, brochures, and PSAs using multiple mediums and leading-edge technologies.

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  Specht Marketing and Communications

  • President

    • Dec 2003 - Mar 2006

    Created and implemented strategic marketing and communications plans for companies—delivering expertise in brand development, marketing strategy, communication plans, print collateral, e-marketing, and website strategy/content

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  Reagan Marketing + Design

  • Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

  • Account Director

    • Apr 2000 - Nov 2003
    • Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

    Developed account strategy and led project implementation for a wide variety of clients—directing competitive analysis, marketing strategy, promotional collateral, tradeshow management, advertising, sales presentations, website strategy and/or content, and e-marketing campaigns

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  Environetx

  • Greater Chicago Area

  • Sales Manager, Director of Marketing, Workplace Consultant, Ergonomic Specialist, Interior Designer

    • Jun 1995 - Mar 2000
    • Greater Chicago Area

    Directed organizational marketing, advertising, and web strategies as well as the creation of promotional, presentation, sales materials and RFPs. Responsible for corporate strategy, program development, training, and implementation of workplace consulting program that earned national dealer-wide reputation for excellence. Doubled ergonomic product sales from $600,000 to $1,200,000 within one year tenure as Office Health Specialist.

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  CDFM2 (now HOK/360 Architecture)

  • Sr. Interior Designer

    • Oct 1994 - May 1995

    Interior design for commercial projects ranging in size from 5,000 sq. ft. to 100,000 sq. ft. and interior budgets of up to $4 million

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  Steelcase

  • Design Manager, Sr. Interior Designer, Interior Designer

    • Jun 1987 - Aug 1994

    Interior design for projects throughout North America for corporate facilities, showrooms, product launches, and national tradeshows with interior budgets of up to $2 million. Team Leader for, and instrumental in the creation and success of, a multidisciplinary team providing strategic assistance to Field Sales and Product Marketing—personal involvement directly contributed to successfully landing numerous major accounts with annual revenues of up to $7 million per account.