My career path led me to develop my organizational talents into retail and business organization, sales and marketing.
During economic downturn and company layoffs I took the initiative to lead the Administrative Team in a wireless business solutions start-up. I used my office management expertise to manage day-to-day office operations, including facilities, accounting, contracts administration, domain name administration, human resources, administering to the Executives plus supervising administrative and data entry staff. Because of my initiative I was able to save the company thousands of dollars per month in utility, storage, janitorial and staff costs.
Temporary assignment as Exec Admin to the highest Federal official in B.C. I left with excellent references after developing a complete manual to describe the complicated position of assisting this official.
British Columbia (Canada) provided grants to certain candidates to attend Business College to update skills to computer. A good written presentation, including interviewing a selection of business schools was required to receive a grant. As a result of my interview, a Business College impressed with my grant presentation and prior work experience immediately hired me as Registrar, while allowing me to upgrade my skills in classes.
Consulted to Board of Directors of Texas Oil Company considering bankruptcy. Interviewed employees and based on my recommendations the Board insisted on changes of many job functions. Audited and reorganized the bookkeeping structure.
At Pike Place Market I went into entrepreneurial sales and marketing for four years. There I learned a lot about retail business and customer service. It was a valuable experience.
Artist's Rep for a Silk-screening Co. With no previous retail experience, business doubled under my efforts. Other, seasoned vendors copied my displays recruited me to work for them. I managed the entire business when owners were out of town several times a year for extended periods.
I started my own business, Supplemental Office Services (SOS) in Seattle where as a small business entrepreneur I provided administrative consulting and accounting to a wide variety of clients.