Jennifer B. Smith

W2596 20th Avenue

PO Box 53

Maiden Rock, WI 54750

(715) 307-2003

mvp111jen@gmail.com

 

 

Work

Experience

 

Present - 08/2014      North American Directory Services

Promotional Design / Outside Account Representative

Currently responsible for servicing new customers for advertising and promotional products. Assisting businesses with logo and branding designs to ensure a consistent marketing approach to their advertising goals and campaigns. Also responsible for communications regarding production schedules, customer approvals, account deliveries and researching creative product ideas to help customers increase and improve their company image and customer retention.

 

 

10/2012 – 04/2013 Cabrio Structures River Falls, WI

Commercial Construction Coordinator / Permitting Manager

Responsible for : Commercial permitting procedures in numerous regional cities. Soliciting and negotiating bids. Assisting restaurant customers with city requirement and design decisions. Duties also included reviewing blueprints, engineering and architectural drawings to ensure accuracy for building codes, ordering information and budget requirements. Ordering materials and overseeing jobs from design to completion of high end commercial patio enclosures that feature retractable roofs and sliding glass wall systems. Responsible for all city building official contacts, inspections and follow up. Assisted with internet marketing / social media and potential client inquiries while updating / maintaining all computer databases. Also acted as assistant to the president by maintaining customer satisfaction, arranging travel schedules, researching and coordinating safety training and dealing with accounts receivables.

 

 

 

 

 

5/2011 – 10/2012 Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Red Wing, MN

 

Assistant Retail Store Manager

Responsible for hiring, coaching, scheduling team members to ensure customer satisfaction in all fresh / food service areas. Completing required paperwork, inspections and ordering to maintain inventories in the fresh areas. Supervising department team to ensure stock rotation and presentation in a very fast paced environment. Duties included health department inspection, reviewing and approval of financial reports, maintaining departmental budgets and utilizing product tracking reports to plan for seasonal holidays and special events. Daily cash handling, store deposits, customer service and designing merchandising displays. Utilized company website, Outlook and Excel spreadsheets for executing all duties.

 

9/2007 – 9/2011 Old Man River Enterprises Maiden Rock, WI

 

Construction Coordinator / Restaurant Manager

Primarily responsible for commercial tenant finish to remodel and redecorate building for restaurant / pub business. Duties included soliciting and negotiating bids, ordering materials, coordinating subcontractors, obtaining required licensing and Health Department inspections. Coordinate all suppliers and vendors for business start up. Position graduated into restaurant management role which included recruiting team of responsible members to ensure coverage in all service areas. Maintaining financial accounts, advertising, payroll, inventory control and ordering restaurant, pub supplies to promote, coordinate and achieve a family friendly atmosphere.

 

4/2007 – 9/2007 Peter Hall Architects Maiden Rock, WI

Construction Project Coordinator / Site Manager  Responsible to coordinate and execute decisions between architect and building owner regarding restoration and commercial tenant finish in a large historical building. Duties included obtaining samples on interior selections, obtaining and negotiating bids, coordinating subcontractors and construction scheduling. Inspections for quality workmanship. Completing building and health department inspections. Maintaining accounts payable, accounts receivable and coordinate vendor / supplier relationships for restaurant / coffee shop business start up and achieving grand opening activities and scheduling.

 

 

 

 

 

8/2000 – 4/2007 Richmond American Homes Denver, CO

Construction Superintendent

Primarily responsible for appropriately scheduling subcontractors, ordering materials, and supervising construction activity to ensure the quality and timely completion of fast paced residential production housing. Duties included assisting project manager regarding sales, vendor and customer / warranty issues. Duties also included permitting, city inspections, home buyer orientations, maintaining the safety, cleanliness and environment of the subdivisions, construction field office, and model homes pursuant to EPA / OSHA / Storm water regulations and company, state and city standards and inspections. Achieved Assistant Superintendent of the Year 2001 and 2004 Divisional award for reduction in cycle times by developing and maintaining quality relationships with all subcontractors.

 

 

Education  

● 20/20 Technologies Littleton, CO Certificate of Completion 2007  20-20 V64 Intermediate Classroom Training

● OSHA Certification 2001-2010 Storm Water Control Certified - Colorado

● Completed Introduction to Interior Design courses at Aims Community College Greeley, CO 2005.

● Successfully completed the real estate licensing course at The Colorado Real Estate Institution resulting in a passing score on the ASI exam in September, 1996.

● Graduated from Western Wisconsin Technical College, La Crosse, Wisconsin earning an Associate Degree in Marketing.

 

 

 

Other  

 

Summary of Attributes

● Responsible, dependable, trustworthy

● Ability to work independently or as a team player

● Excellent organizational, written and oral communication skills

● Exceptionally detail oriented in exterior / interior construction finish trades

● Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Salesforce

● Ability to travel to job site locations / appropriate personal vehicle

●        Knowledge and experience with installations, and materials