About

Highly versatile and reliable Office Manager with over 15 years of progressive experience in leading daily operations, providing comprehensive executive support, and coordinating complex multi-departmental initiatives. Proven ability to optimize office environments, streamline administrative processes, and manage cross-functional projects, consistently fostering productive and supportive team ecosystems. Adept at leveraging strong interpersonal skills and proactive strategies to drive operational excellence and facilitate team success.

Work

Deneen Pottery
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Director of Customer Support, Marketing & Design

Minneapolis, MN, US

Summary

Led comprehensive day-to-day operations across Customer Support, Marketing, and Design teams, driving strategic initiatives and optimizing departmental performance.

Highlights

Directed daily operations for Customer Support, Marketing, and Design teams, overseeing scheduling, hiring, training, and performance management for a team of X professionals, enhancing overall departmental efficiency by Y%.

Provided critical support to executive leadership by preparing key documents, facilitating cross-functional planning, and managing internal communications, directly contributing to streamlined decision-making processes.

Orchestrated logistics for national trade shows, client events, and employee functions, coordinating vendors, materials, timelines, and budgets up to $X, resulting in successful event execution and increased brand visibility.

Implemented new systems and processes that improved operational efficiency by 15%, streamlined communication workflows, and enhanced internal documentation and reporting capabilities.

Served as a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, providing strategic input and guiding major operational decisions that shaped company direction and growth initiatives.

RE/MAX Results
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Real Estate Consultant & Home Stager

Twin Cities, MN, US

Summary

Oversaw full-service real estate listings and home staging, expertly negotiating contracts and managing transaction records.

Highlights

Oversaw full-service real estate listings, including professional staging, vendor coordination, photography, and marketing efforts for over X properties, enhancing market appeal.

Successfully negotiated X contracts, ensuring optimal outcomes for clients and maintaining organized records and clear communication throughout all transactions.

Provided expert home staging services that significantly reduced time on market by Y% and increased property value perception for listed homes.

Room & Board
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Design Associate, Customer Experience Team

Minneapolis, MN, US

Summary

Delivered exceptional customer support and coordinated complex order and delivery logistics, enhancing client experience and operational flow.

Highlights

Delivered high-level customer support and meticulously coordinated order and delivery logistics for X clients, achieving a Y% customer satisfaction rate.

Managed multi-channel client communications and escalations across phone, email, chat, and social platforms, resolving Z issues per week with a 95% resolution rate.

Provided tailored interior design services to individual and business clients, acting as a crucial liaison between customer service, design, and delivery teams to ensure seamless project execution.

NRD Design
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Owner | Project Manager & Designer

Remote, US

Summary

Founded and led a design firm, overseeing all aspects of client projects from concept to delivery and managing vendor relationships.

Highlights

Managed end-to-end client projects from concept to production, coordinating timelines, assets, and vendor communications for over X diverse clients annually.

Delivered high-quality, print-ready creative materials for marketing firms, printers, and small business clients, enhancing their brand presence and campaign effectiveness.

Cultivated strong client relationships, ensuring project alignment with strategic objectives and achieving high rates of client retention and satisfaction.

Education

St. Cloud State University
St. Cloud, MN, United States of America

BA

Art & Social Sciences

St. Mary's University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN, United States of America

MA

Secondary Education

Dunwoody Institute
Minneapolis, MN, United States of America

AA

Graphic Arts & Printing Technology

NINA RIEDL-DOJAN

Office Manager | Administrative Operations | Team & Project Coordinator
Mounds View, US.

Skills

Executive Support

Scheduling, Calendar Management, Document Preparation, Cross-functional Planning, Internal Communication.

Office & Facilities Management

Operations Management, Process Improvement, Workflow Optimization, Internal Documentation, Reporting.

Team Leadership & Development

Staff Onboarding, Hiring, Training, Performance Oversight, Cross-Team Support.

Event & Project Coordination

Trade Show Coordination, Client Events, Employee Functions, Vendor Coordination, Logistics Management, Budget Management, Timeline Management.

Client Service & Sales Support

Account Management, Inside Sales, Customer Support, Multi-channel Communication, Escalation Management, Client Relations.

Vendor Relations & Procurement

Contract Negotiation, Supplier Management.

Marketing & Design

Creative Material Delivery, Print-Ready Materials, Home Staging, Photography Coordination, Brand Development.

Technology & Tools

Salesforce, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Monday.com, Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Shopify, SAP, Mailchimp.