This resume is for Lisa Bretsch, who has over 25 years of experience in business administration, project management, and event coordination. She has a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Project Management from Columbia Southern University and a Bachelor's degree in Organizational Leadership from Waldorf College. Her professional skills include business administration, project management, event coordination, budgeting, staff training, and sales and marketing. She is proficient in Microsoft Office, Quickbooks, and Adobe Photoshop.

1. 2012 KANSAS DRIVE
LISABRETSCH BROOKINGS, SD
695-0961C
692-1056H
lisabretsch@hotmail.com
WORKEXPERIENCE
1 Leap Into Excellence 2 Karl E. Mundt Educational Foundation and Archives
Brookings, SD Madison, SD
Event Consultant Archival Technician
2008-Present 2008-2010
3 East Dakota Water Development District
Brookings, SD
Project Manager/Administrative Assistant
1992-2008
EDUCATIONALQUALIFICATION
BS Business Administration/Project Management BS Organizational Leadership
Columbia Southern University Waldorf College
Magna Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude
PERSONALPROFILE
Self-directed and personable professional with a successful 25-year track record working in a variety of sectors, including
government, private, retail and local communities. Talent for quickly mastering new content and transferring skills to
accomplish goals and objectives. Accustomed to handling multi-level projects in high-pressure environments. Outstanding
skills in written and verbal communication, managing time lines and multiple engagements, and building relationships with
clients, employees and volunteers.
PROFESSIONALSKILLS TECHNICALSKILLS
Business Administration Platform
Project Management Windows
Event Coordination
Budgeting & Finance Software
Staff Training & Supervision Microsoft Office Suite
Resource Development Corel Office Suite
Sales & Marketing Intuit Quickbooks Pro
Customer Service Adobe Photoshop
Program Development
Media Relations
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2. PROFESSIONALEXPERIENCE
Business Administration
Responsible for planning and monitoring the business performance and processes required for daily operation of an
organization. Initiated and maintained communication with internal and external stakeholders, serving as a resource for
information to clients, vendors, employees and Board of Directors. Managed business operations including payroll,
accounts payable and receivable, taxes, inventory control, budget development and implementation, contract management
and oversight of financial reporting. Maintained familiarity with policies defined by regulatory authorities and was proficient
in instituting those policies. Performed the tasks of directing strategic goals and practices to maximize the business mission
and vision statements.
Project Management
Developed and implemented all aspects of the life-cycle of projects. Obtained and determined quality specifications,
project scope, schedules, constraints, budgets, contracts, and deadlines. Built high-performance diverse teams, managed
resources, and monitored vendors and sub-contractors. Provided direction, leadership, coordination and integration to the
project team and other project participants.
Human Resource Management
Worked with committees and individuals on a variety of professional development objectives to increase their effectiveness
in fulfilling their roles. Recruited, hired, trained, supervised and evaluated students, committee members, volunteers and
paid staff, matching their skills and interests with appropriate roles.
Event Development & Implementation
Developed and coordinated all aspects of programming, education and promotion of events to effectively meet the stated
objectives of each type. Organized and directed multiple events and projects, ranging in size from 20 participants to 2,000
participants and encompassing multiple venues, time lines and schedules.
Marketing, Sales and Fundraising
Helped to develop marketing, sales, and fundraising plans by identifying likely opportunities for involvement, developing
short and long-term objectives, and determining “best-case” analysis and strategies. Generated advertising and
promotional material, targeted network resources, and contributed to implementing organizational outreach goals.
PUBLICOUTREACH
South Dakota Water Festivals: project coordinator, trainer, consultant, presenter, volunteer manager, recruiter
South Dakota Children’s Museum: volunteer
Ag Heritage Museum: volunteer
South Dakota History Days: volunteer judge
Fall Harvest Festival: committee chair, event organizer
Minn-Ia-Kota/Brookota Girl Scouts: scout leader, event planner, leader trainer, registration coordinator
East Central Literacy Council: tutor
National Project WET: trainer, volunteer educator
Environmental Education Connections of South Dakota: board member
Odyssey of the Mind/Destination Imagination: coach
Brookings-Hamlin Sioux Water Project District: Board secretary
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