Greetings,
I have twenty years experience, concentrated in the areas of Project Management, Marketing, Web Development, Sales, Public Relations, Copywriting and Graphic Design. Current completed Project achievements include Freelance Sites Marketing Research Project, eCommerce Site Product Descriptions Copy rewrites, eCommerce Site Content Pages Copy development, eCommerce Site Keyword Research and Development, eCommerce Site Meta Tag Development, eCommerce Site SEO and Link...
Greetings,
I have twenty years experience, concentrated in the areas of Project Management, Marketing, Web Development, Sales, Public Relations, Copywriting and Graphic Design. Current completed Project achievements include Freelance Sites Marketing Research Project, eCommerce Site Product Descriptions Copy rewrites, eCommerce Site Content Pages Copy development, eCommerce Site Keyword Research and Development, eCommerce Site Meta Tag Development, eCommerce Site SEO and Link Building, Weekly Copy Content for a Women's Informational and Interactive Web Site and HTML Programming Logo Linking.
My ODesk Testing Certifications include Marketing Skills, Office Skills, Call Center, English Sentence Structure and Email Etiquette (Top 10%). Currently I am utilizing both a Mac OS X and Windows Vista Notebook as my Virtual Vehicles. My Resume offers the particulars. Also, my Skype Id is karenrickerthope.
I successfully became a National Distributor of rustic/western interior designs through my entrepreneurial venture as sole proprietor of The Speckled Bird, established in 1998. I personally brought my one-woman Mid Western Enterprise Coast to Coast via compelling Marketing Campaigns, the direct result of my Niche Market Research and Web Development prowess. I personally handled all Research and Development, Collateral Material Development, Copy and Design, Marketing and Sales, as well as Accounting, Budgeting and Sales Tax Reporting.
I have been involved virtually with the National Grassroots Activist “Let’s Roll” Project, serving as Project Manager / Assistant Administrator / Volunteer Solicitor / Information Dissemination Specialist, during the Katrina Hurricane Relief Recovery Effort. Other duties with this viable project included Board Moderation / Administration, Public Relations as well as Internet Broadcast Feed Producer.
I have served in the Executive Assistant capacity to Vice Presidents, as well as serving in the dual roles of Business Manager (Budgets, Monthly Accounting, Payroll and Forecasting) and Personal Assistant (Scheduling, Itineraries, Personal Shopper, Personal Assistant) to High Profile Individuals.
Working virtually as a Loan Originator for over three years, I was successful in the origination process, via my work at home environment. I utilized fervent online and offline marketing campaigns reaching Buyers, Sellers, RE Agents, Contractors and Builders. My virtual employ also granted the opportunity to serve as a Relocation Consultant, giving the occasion to work with Buyer's Assistance Programs, as well.
I hope you will explore the benefits garnered by utilizing the employ of an individual such as myself, as I look forward to discussing this possibility with you in greater detail. Until then, I thank you in advance for your consideration and the opportunity to serve.
With thanks and kind regards,
Karen Smith-Rickert
Karen Smith-Rickert
~National Sales Representative~
Independent Consultant
Consolidated Solutions Group, LLC
Http://www.consolidatedsg.com/karenrickert~Owner / Operator~
Mercantile Décor
eBay Seller
~Virtual Freelancer~
Virtual Assistant, Administrative Assistant,
Marketing & Research Support Assistant
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2001-2006
Horse and Home Pleasant Hope, MO
Virtual Loan Originator
Loan Origination utilizing online / offline marketing campaigns reaching Buyers, Sellers, Real Estate Agents, Contractors and Builders.
§ Developed FSBO FIRST AID KIT Marketing Campaign
§ Developed Realtor STACK THE ODDS IN YOUR FAVOR Marketing Campaign
§ Developed Tax Preparer TIS THE SEASON Marketing Campaign
§ Developed Human Resource GIVING YOU THE EDGE Marketing Campaign
§ Developed Lead Generating Campaign via internet web site at
http://horseandhome.point2homes.biz § Utilized Calyx Point, Internet Explorer, Outlook, Microsoft Office, Print Shop Pro, Adobe Photo Deluxe and Quick Books software systems
1998-2001
The Speckled Bird Pleasant Hope, MO
Owner / Operator
Entrepreneurial venture as Sole Proprietor of National distributor of rustic / western interior designs.
§ Responsible for Public Relations employing effective oral and written communications skills
§ Responsible for Marketing procedures including research analysis of targets and trends, Sales presentations including proposals and graphic design
§ Responsible for Accounting procedures including forecasts, budgets, A/P, A/R and Sales Tax reporting
§ Successfully achieved National distribution to Western Retail Stores including Sheplers, RCC, Boot Barn and Big Cedar Lodge § Successfully achieved National retail distribution by developing and maintaining portal E Commerce Web Site formally speckledbird.com
§ Utilized Internet Explorer, Outlook, Print Shop Pro, Adobe Photo Deluxe, Digital Camera Suite, Microsoft Office and Quick Books software systems
1996-1998
St. John's / Mercy Health Springfield, MO
Administrative Assistant to Vice President of Facilities
§ Responsible for the successful coordination and implementation of the administrative agendum for the Health System including Facilities Maintenance, Clinic Administration, Land Acquisition and New Project Supervision.
§ Assure integrity of Organizational Policy and Procedure by support personnel within the Health System's Facilities sub organization.
§ Responsible for maintaining Supervisor's Calendar including meetings scheduling and agenda preparation, travel coordination including logistics, accommodations and expense vouchers
§ Responsible for overseeing mail prioritization and disbursement, correspondence preparation and dissemination within Health System as well as public and private sectors, report processing including database management, new projects budgets and forecasts, land acquisitions contracts and monthly accounting reporting
§ Responsible for utilizing effective oral and written communications to advise Supervisor of procedural inquiries from varying levels of hierarchy within the Health System, as well as inquiries from the public and private sectors and subsequent actions taken to resolve inquiries
§ Successfully coordinated and managed United Way Day of Caring in partnership with the Ozarks Literacy Council
§ Successfully researched Health Systems Telecommunications inconsistencies in billing procedures to provide a cost efficient solution
§ Successfully implemented Project Management software to track forecasts, budgets and dispositions of New Clinic developments § Utilized Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, Power Point, AutoCAD R13 software systems.
1992-1996
Sunburst Media Springfield, MO
Administrative Assistant to Business Manager / Sales Assistant / Traffic Director
§ Responsible for New Client Credit Inquiries consisting of background credit confirmations
§ Responsible for Accounts Receivable including deposits and reconciliation reporting
§ Responsible for Collection activities in response to Accounts Receivable reporting
§ Responsible for EEOC Reporting and Public File Maintenance
§ Responsible for Meridian multi-line Reception, including greeting and directing guests
§ Responsible for Promotions and Sales Management support services including Presentations, Media Kits, Graphic Design, Data Base Management and Copy Writing utilizing Word Perfect and Harvard Graphics
§ Broadcast Log placement for two radio stations utilizing CBSI software
Education
1975-1979
Oklahoma State University Stillwater, OK
Major Business Administration / Minor Management-Marketing
118 Credit Hours Accrued
Core GPA 3.19
Activities
Member Northway Christian Church, Volunteer Dallas County Literacy Council, Volunteer Ozarks Literacy Council, Volunteer Greene County Jail, Coordinator of United Way Day of Caring for St. John's/Mercy Health System, Volunteer Political Grassroots Advocacy Group 2004, Volunteer Victim Impact Panel Program for Texas Criminal Justice System, Volunteer for the Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Alliance, Volunteer Solicitor, Information Dissemination Specialist and Project Manager, Moderator, for the National Grassroots Activist “Let’s Roll” Project during the recent Hurricane Relief Recovery Efforts. I aspire to contribute as a Volunteer Court Advocate for the Family Violence Center.
Hardware Office Equipment
Mac OS X
Featuring Microsoft Office for Mac (WORD, EXCEL, POWERPOINT, ENTOURAGE), MSN Messenger, Spotlight, Finder, iChat, iWeb, iPhoto, iTunes, Safari, Firefox, Pro-Tools, QuickTime 7.
ACER Aspire Notebook
Featuring Windows VISTA.
SIEMENS Broadband ADSL Modem SpeedStream 4200
LINKSYS Wireless Broadband Router
HP Office Jet 5610v All-in-One Fax, Copier, Scanner
