Sherri Swanson
Peoria
Summary
My career objective is to utilize my creativity and acquired knowledge to benefit a socially conscious individual or company to the benefit of all parties and society in general. The ideal opportunity would be a part time position where my strong empathic people skills, and understanding of business ethics along with my unique aesthetic eye come into play. I offer years of experience in business, marketing and public relations.
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of US shipping & Imports
Lotus Traders
01.2021 - Current
- In this position, I receive all goods coming into the United States, I process them for shipping, purchase and create shipping labels, and ship them to individual customers.
- I also receive their dead stock to market and sell on line or locally.
Personal assistant
DORS Home Heath Care
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Home maker and care giver for the disabled, cooking, cleaning, driving to Doctors appointments, grooming and personal care.
Owner, Artist, Designer, manager, buyer, event producer
Goddess Boheme
01.2010 - 01.2016
- Planned, ran and managed every aspect of this business, including marketing, display, store design, accounting, inventory, public relations and staffing.
- Here I gained valuable insights into business development, brand identity and customer retention.
Sales associate /artist
Moon Dancer Boutique
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Here I designed and fabricated up-cycled clothing and art, served the customers, set up social media pages and incubated my own line of plus size boho clothing, later to become Goddess Boheme Boutique.
Interior designer, manager
Underwood's Furniture Gallery
01.1997 - 01.2010
- At Underwood's I worked with the public as an interior designer and event planner.
- In 2001 I was promoted to co-manager and marketing director.
- In 2003 I was promoted to manager and senior designer.
- I designed interiors for large scale residential and commercial projects, often serving as a general contractor, organizing interior refurbishment.
- I also recruited personnel, designed the showroom, did all marketing and bought all inventory.
Education
Bachelor's of Fine Art -
University of Illinois
01.1990
High School - undefined
Farmington High School
01.1986
Skills
- Creativity
- Artistic talent
- Drawing
- Painting
- Sewing
- Cooking
- Strong vocabulary
- Literary knowledge
- Experience with employees
- Experience with contractors
- Experience with artists
- Experience with wholesalers
- Marketing
- Social media
- Targeted emails
- Radio advertising
- Print advertising
- Strong organizational skills
- Empathetic leadership
- Gentle leadership
- Relationship building
- Strategic planning
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
Other Experiences
- Peace Corps Volunteer, Tunisia, 1990
- Contributor, Peoria Woman magazine
- Event Planner, Peoria Zoological Society
- Chair, Junior League of Peoria's children's museums programming committee
Languages
French
Limited Working
Arabic
Limited Working
Timeline
Director of US shipping & Imports
Lotus Traders
01.2021 - Current
Personal assistant
DORS Home Heath Care
01.2017 - 01.2021
Owner, Artist, Designer, manager, buyer, event producer
Goddess Boheme
01.2010 - 01.2016
Sales associate /artist
Moon Dancer Boutique
01.2010 - 01.2011
Interior designer, manager
Underwood's Furniture Gallery
01.1997 - 01.2010
High School - undefined
Farmington High School
Bachelor's of Fine Art -
University of Illinois