Lisa Nichols
Notre Dame School
NAPERVILLE
20
years of professional experience
Results-driven professional with experience in business development, store operations and program coordination. Skilled in team leadership, communication, and friendly customer service. Proven ability to improve processes, support cross-functional work, and resolve issues quickly.
Work History
School Lunch Program Coordinator
3 Years- Supported planning, budgeting, and meal preparation for student lunches.
- Worked with vendors and suppliers on menu planning.
- Built online ordering platform for parents.
- Partnered with business office to process payments and deposits.
- Maintained kitchen to meet DuPage County Health Department Codes.
Various Administrative Positions
17 Years 10 Months- Demonstrated self-motivation by taking initiative in tasks.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
Senior Business Development Manager
3 Years 1 Month- Built executive connections with prospective clients to improve pipeline quality and support deal conversions.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to align solutions with sales commitments.
- Supported business development staff through mentorship that strengthened prospecting discipline, client engagement, and performance consistency.
- Improved customer satisfaction by resolving issues quickly and applying feedback-driven changes.
Assistant Store Manager
3 Years 1 Month- Directed daily store operations, maintained high standards for merchandising, stocking, and customer service.
- Coached crew members on product knowledge, service expectations, and workflow best practices.
- Unloaded merchandise from trucks and verified shipments.
- Created rotating merchandise displays.
- Created tasting recipes for Sample Counter.
- Completed customer POS transactions and bagging.
- Managed all aspects of daily financials and cash deposits.
- Monitored inventory levels and coordinated replenishment to maintain consistent product availability.
- Resolved customer concerns promptly, supporting friendly service and repeat business.
- Responsible for daily store openings/closings.
Education
No Degree - Accounting
Skills
Program management
Strategic planning
Process optimization
Office administration
Friendly Customer Service
Timeline
School Lunch Program Coordinator
Notre Dame School
06.2017 - 06.2020Read More
Senior Business Development Manager
Brilliant Financial
05.2013 - 06.2016Read More
Assistant Store Manager
Trader Joes
04.2011 - 05.2014Read More
Various Administrative Positions
Adventist Hinsdale Hospital
10.2000 - 08.2018Read More
Benedictine University
No Degree from Accounting
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