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Corie Frysztak

North Barrington

Summary

Experienced public relations and marketing executive with strong sales, creative and interpersonal skills. Entrepreneurial, creative and passionate about turning innovative ideas into tangible results. Experienced formulating and executing strategic plans, creating new products and services, and developing business opportunities. Track record of multiple successful business ventures and leading teams of professionals to maximize profits and deliver success.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Founder

Chique An'Tique
01.2008 - Current
  • Profitable on-line and brick-and-mortar vintage and antique business.
  • Increase profit margins annually through strategic target marketing and financial planning.
  • Develop strong partnerships with other businesses to allow for collaboration and opportunities for growth.
  • Create and monitor promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.
  • Conduct target market research to monitor industry competition and to identify advantageous trends.


Shift Supervisor

Starbucks
05.2019 - 02.2022
  • Managed 15 baristas.
  • Conducted routine inspections to check quality and compliance with established specifications.
  • Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
  • Completed store opening and closing procedures and balanced tills.
  • Resolved customer complaints and issues and offered thoughtful solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.
  • Helped store management meet standards of service and quality in daily operations.
  • Enforced company policies and regulations with employees.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
  • Promoted within one year.

Deputy Assessor

Barrington Township
06.2019 - 08.2021


  • Assisted local residents with housing assessment appeals, building permits, certificates of occupancy and real estate exemptions.
  • Produced reports with detailed valuations.
  • Researched land, property and market values to complete estimations.
  • Gathered information on nearby properties to compare and help make value determinations on properties.
  • Managed Township food pantry.

Realtor

Baird & Warner
02.2014 - 05.2017
  • Assisted buyers with finding ideal homes by assessing needs, requirements, and budgets.
  • Wrote contracts to outline sales and purchases of properties.
  • Resolved client concerns related to home purchases to maintain high satisfaction ratings.
  • Advised and informed prospective clients on current market activities and conditions.
  • Completed property walkthroughs before completing deals to uphold accuracy in listings and appraisals.
  • Educated clients on changing or updating properties, buying, and selling techniques and processes to maintain curb appeal.
  • Compared recently sold area properties to determine competitive market prices.
  • Liaised between buyers and sellers to establish favorable prices and negotiate contract terms.
  • Negotiated, facilitated, and managed real estate transactions.
  • Generated over $2,000,000 in sales.

President

ComminiCor, Inc.
02.1997 - 02.2013
  • Public relations consultant to national and international businesses.
  • Developed and implemented new strategies and policies to establish long-term business objectives and provide strong and sustainable organizational leadership.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with external partners to foster collaboration and maximize resources.
  • Reduced operational costs through strategic cost management initiatives.
  • Clients: Dairy Management Inc., Southwest Recreational Industries (AstroTurf), Huntington Learning Centers

Vice President

Integrated Marketing Soluctions
01.1994 - 12.1998
  • Managed staff of 15 designers and writers.
  • Demonstrated proficient leadership skills to motivate employees and build competent teams.
  • Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
  • Clarified roles, responsibilities and expectations of staff.
  • Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.


Education

No Degree - Real Estate

Real Estate Education Center
Addison
01.2014

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism/English

Iowa State University
Ames, IA
12.1984

Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Entrepreneurial and Innovative
  • Brand Development
  • Writing and creative development
  • Out-of-the box thinker
  • Customer Focus
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Business Planning
  • Profitability Optimization
  • Inventory Control
  • Schedule Management
  • Customer-Oriented
  • Pricing Negotiation

Timeline

Deputy Assessor

Barrington Township
06.2019 - 08.2021

Shift Supervisor

Starbucks
05.2019 - 02.2022

Realtor

Baird & Warner
02.2014 - 05.2017

Founder

Chique An'Tique
01.2008 - Current

President

ComminiCor, Inc.
02.1997 - 02.2013

Vice President

Integrated Marketing Soluctions
01.1994 - 12.1998

No Degree - Real Estate

Real Estate Education Center

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism/English

Iowa State University
Corie Frysztak