Dana Marie Kotaska

651.492.7232

danamarielessard@yahoo.com

Education

Concordia University Saint PaulSaint Paul

Masters in Business AdministrationFebruary 2011   

GPA: 3.95

College of Saint Catherine                          Saint Paul

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology                                              December 2007

Minor in Social Welfare

GPA: 3.5

Skills

§ Skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point.

§ Works effectively in individual and group work.

§ Proficient in Lotus Notes and Sales Force.

 

Literacy Tutor- St. Paul Police Department                                                                                March 2014- Present

§ Work directly with kids to increase retention and comprehension in reading.                

§ Develop plans and programs with kids who are at high risk for crime.

§ Directly work with community education coordinator to come up with an effective plan for juveniles.

 

Experience

Cook Group LLC                                                                                                          January 2012-Present

Business Consultant

§ Work with primary investors in companies to insure all needs are met.

§ Manage business finances while meeting budgets.

§ Work with CFO on balance sheets and daily reports.

§ Work with CFO and Owner to make sure all protocols are followed.

§ Manage CFO’s daily plans and appointments by assisting him with his job.

 

3M                                                                                                                           November 2010-June 2011

Inside Sales and Marketing Screener

§ Generate leads for outside sales reps.

§ Get information from current customers about 3M products that are being utilized by their business.

§ Reach daily, weekly, and monthly goals reaching out to over 100 people a day.

 

Medtox Laboratories (Lab Corp)      March 2008- March 2009

Sales Representative for Pain Management

§ Prospect new clients with cold calling, maintain old clients by follow ups and visits, and responsible for establishing strong relationships

§ Be self managed and independent by developing a business plan to meet sales goals.

§ Travel to hospitals and pain clinics to see current clients and prospecting clients.

§ Meeting monthly sales quotas and working under pressure by submitting sales reports to upper management.

§ Attend tradeshows to generate new business.

 

Rudy’s Redeye Grill                                                                                                November 2006- Present

Manager

§ Train staff.

§ Manage a team of employees who complete many different roles in the restaurant industry.

§ Supervise 30 staff including scheduling, training, coaching, and evaluating performance.

§ Develop and implement marketing programs for the business.

§ Maintains positive relationships with customers and promotes business.