Administrative Manager adept at maximizing the performance of a wide range of processes that enhance productivity.

1. DIANE HOMOLKA
Warrenville, IL 60555
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianehomolka/
dchomolka@gmail.com
630-432-9545
CAREER SUMMARY
Business Office Manager who will develop, implement and refine a wide range of functions to
effectively support multiple projects in a dynamic office environment. Delivers excellent verbal and
written communications skills, proven administrative experience and responsibility for special projects
while efficiently managing and improving the office day-to-day operations.
SKILLS
Office Management Special Events Planner Financial Management Budget Planning
Process Development Board Correspondence Website Maintenance Organizational
Project Management Document Organization Administrative Support Digital Marketing
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
LISLE CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU, LISLE IL 2000 – 2019
Director – Administrative Operations (2011 – 2019)
Managed office operations, personnel management, budgeting and financial responsibilities, website
maintenance, marketing and public relations. Placed sharp, consistent focus on controlling
administrative expenses. Interfaced with 11-member Board of Directors, senior staff, business and
community leaders. Building relationships, providing exceptional customer service and
organizing/participating at community events was an important part of my role.
 Demonstrated commitment by achieving international accreditation and re-accreditation for
business operations, marketing, and group service programs by upholding compliance with 54
standards.
 Created inaugural Standard Operating Procedures for sales and administrative processes
achieving 100% efficiency, reducing miscommunication and to comply with organization’s
standards.
 Coordinated board meetings; scheduling meetings via Outlook, distributed meeting
correspondence, prepared agendas, created reports and spreadsheets. Provided meeting
minutes.
 Facilitated an office relocation and negotiated a lease for $16K annual cost savings.
 Planned and implemented community events: coordinating logistics, managing event supplies,
resources, bookings and equipment, safety, code compliance and event promotion.

2. DIANE HOMOLKA
Warrenville IL 60555
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianehomolka/
dchomolka@gmail.com
630-432-9545
Marketing & Communications Manager (2010 – 2011)
Provided key leadership on developing and implementing integrated strategic marketing plan,
featuring publications, collaterals, articles, e-newsletters, and press releases. Served as Project
Manager for website development, leveraging expertise in marketing communications, advertising,
direct mail, and media relations. Completed projects by researching, prioritizing, organizing, working
with others and problem solving.
 Principally guided process to successfully capture $55K in State of Illinois marketing grants.
Compiled documentation to verify Bureau funds, in order to win these 50% matching grants.
 Directed series of key projects including promotional publications, from creation to distribution of
40K, managing multiple initiatives with competing deadlines simultaneously.
 Coordinated publications highlighting special events and featured programs, building content for
brochures, proofreading, structuring reports, and managing distribution to community partners,
prospects, and the public.
 Innovated quarterly e-newsletter and e-blast and used metrics to track open rate to promote
events and appearances at trade shows.
Business Manager (2006 – 2010)
Guided daily office operations developing, planning and implementing: communications, marketing,
and office technology systems. Directed the purchase of supplies and equipment. Interfaced heavily
with clients, vendors, stakeholders and public to proactively articulate the economic benefits of
tourism. Maintained accounts payable/receivables and structured financial reports.
 Steered eco-friendly sustainability initiative to promote and encourage cost-saving green
practices, meriting recognition from DuPage County Board as well as prestigious Earth Flag
award.
Bureau Services Manager (2000 – 2006)
Provided administrative support to CEO and sales department. Fully coordinated administrative
operations which encompassed client services, board reporting to include financials and other special
projects and events.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, Business Management, Benedictine University, Lisle IL
Office Technology Information Administrative Assistant Certificate
Certified Destination Management Executive