September 2010 to Current
The BIGADS Classified Magazine – Tyngsborough, MA
The BIG
ADS Classified Magazine delivers individually tailored advertisements for both
private-party and commercial advertising and is circulated throughout New
England.
- Manage distributors and troubleshoot issues that may arise during and after delivery cycle.
- Handle problems and come up with solutions when stores call with issues.
- Streamlined sales tracking process which resulted in precision data entry, and improved efficiency in the billing process.
- Created automated "Tally Sheet" system for select distributors which contributes to the overall accuracy of money owed to the company.
- Created quarterly reporting system that keeps track of distributor errors, and ultimately balances money owed from/to the distributor.
- Maintain spreadsheets and paperwork that keep track of magazine sales for over forty routes.
- Phone screen and interview distributor candidat
INDEPENDENT
CONSULTANT
June
2005 to December 2008
The Pampered Chef – Aurora , IL
The
Pampered Chef is the premier direct seller of essential kitchen tools.
- Operated business out of my home, while maintaining day to day family responsibilities.
- Marketed and sold high quality kitchen tools and accessories through in-home demonstrations, booths at local fairs, and fundraising programs.
- Exceeded $15,000 in sales in twelve months.
- Attended weekly meetings / trainings offered by local Directors and National Executive Directors.
- Created and published monthly newsletters for customers.
- Other duties included order entry, shipping, receiving, and customer service.
HUMAN RESOURCE REPRESENTATIVE
April 2000 to February 2005
SeaChange International, Inc. – Acton, MA
SeaChange
International, Inc. is a leading provider of software applications, services
and integrated solutions for the management and monetization of Video on Demand
(VOD), and digital advertising.
- Provided direct support for the Manager and Vice President of Human Resources.
- Responsible for maintaining HRIS.
- Worked with management to create and refine HR policies and procedures including sabbatical time, vacation time, and severance procedure.
- Contact person for newly acquired company in China.
- Managed leave-of-absence programs, I-9 forms, background checks, and personnel records.
- Created various procedures and databases which drastically improved keeping track of all HR paperwork.
- Conducted interviews for HR hires.
- Trained Employment Coordinator.
- Organized Management Training programs for upper management, management, and potential management.
- Coordinated quarterly company luncheons / cookouts.
- Member of team that organized the annual Family Fun Day and the company's Ten Year Anniversary celebration.
- Implemented creative and cost-effective morale-boosting programs that were added to current benefits package (i.e. discount tickets to Six Flags and Regal Cinemas, dry cleaning service, ice cream truck visits, discount membership to Gold's Gym, in house Weight Watchers meetings, etc).
- Practiced an open door policy and took on the role of employee advocate when needed.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
October 1997 to April 2000
Mass Save – Marlborough, MA
Mass
Save improves the energy performance of the home, and reduces air pollution by
providing year-round home energy audits and solutions.
- Provided administrative support for all departments.
- Scheduled meetings, interviews, appointments, and events.
- Created Benefits Booklet which outlined benefits, including health, dental, vacation, 401k, etc.
- Provided timely, courteous and knowledgeable response to information requests from our customers.