street vending coordinator resume example with 17+ years of experience
Jessica
Claire
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(555) 432-1000,
, , 100 Montgomery St. 10th Floor
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Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Skills
Program Planning and Development
Regulatory and Legal Compliance
Client and Customer Relations
Problem Anticipation and Resolution
Dynamic Public Speaker and Communicator
Equity-centered Policy Designer
Education and Training
University of Wisconsin - Eau ClaireEau Claire, WIExpected in 08/1998 ā āBachelor of Science:Kinesiology: Exercise Management - GPA:
Project For Public SpacesNew York, NY, Expected in 2016 ā ā:How To Create Successful Public Markets Training - GPA:
Experience
Swope Health - Street Vending Coordinator Belton, MO, 12/2016 - Current
Managed a cross-departmental team to build the City of Madison emergency outdoor dining program and the permanent program Ordinance changes.
Co-lead the Darbo-Worthington Neighborhood Resource Team and participate in related racial equity and social justice initiatives.
1:1 assistance for businesses to start or scale up their business and move through the licensing process.
Coordinator and participate in the development of complex economic development programs.
Organize and support public information meetings, committee meetings and and data analysis.
Educate new and existing business owners on vending and programs available to them.
On-site review and meetings to address site plans, design and issuing approvals for operations.
Connect local, regional and national programs, businesses and partners to grow opportunities.
Prepare and present reports or information to businesses, the Common Council and city committees.
Use the City equity tools and trainings to plan and review policy and programs.
Innovative program design using the continues improvement process.
Oversee the annual Food Cart Review that determines eligibility and placement of food cart vendors in Downtown Madison, WI.
Staff the Vending Oversight Committee and member of the Street Use Staff Commission.
Manage payment processing for all incoming fees related to Street Vending Licenses.
Created and maintain a catalogue of business-related community information, business contacts and data for City related requests.
Conducts research on best practices and maintain metrics to measure revenue, totals and other economic development related data.
Administer and mange grant and program funds.
Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
Train employees on best practices and protocols while managing teams to maintain optimal productivity.
Dane Arts, County Of Dane - DABL Coordinator City, STATE, 01/2015 - 12/2021
Created a business to business art fair and educational series for artists to build their business skill set.
Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
Organized and oversaw the jury selection process for artist selection.
Created an application process and related tracking & maintained records of artists needs and preferences.
Created detailed timelines for events based on scope of work required by each department involved in process.
Designed contracts, collected fees and booked venues for events.
Paid and settled vendors, venues, staff and contracted services.
Developed relationships with vendors to facilitate quality service at competitive rates while maintaining financial responsibility within budgets.
Reserved space, equipment and personnel needed to facilitate events.
Developed and implemented effective marketing plans for generating event revenues.
Marketed and publicized special events in social calendars.
Searched and negotiated suitable venues as per setup requirements and budget constraints.
Coordinated brochures, publications and event-specific materials for optimum effect.
Organized venues, budgets, guest lists, catering and event timelines.
Absolutely Art - Owner City, STATE, 04/2005 - 06/2014
Rallied local businesses to boost foot traffic and sales by founding Dane Buy Local and Re-Art SWAP, projects that combine sustainability and arts missions with community-building.
Generated ad content, press releases, and social media campaigns and strategically directed campaigns to maximize foot traffic to store and increase sales.
Created publicity via robust media connections, maximizing free resources. Featured in local, regional, and national broadcast, magazines and websites, including Madison Magazine, BRAVA Magazine, NICHE Magazine, Our Lives Magazine, Wisconsin Arts Guide, Isthmus, local TV stations, PBS, and NBC Nightly News.
Recruited, hired, and trained employees and event volunteers, delegating tasks to leverage strengths.
Developed employee handbook to standardize high-quality service for customers.
Trained staff on how to maximize sales and encourage customers to purchase add-ons.
Created staff incentive program to increase sales by partnering with local businesses.
Researched national practices in art gallery mark-ups and raised store mark-up from 200% to 350% to align with national standards and increase cash flow over 6 months.
Analyzed seasonal sales patterns and allocated staff to maximize resources and reduce payrolls costs.
Managed $200K annual budget during volatile economy, seasonal fluctuations, and weather-related slumps.
Worked with neighboring businesses to address safety concerns as they arose.
Coordinated with city zoning to request exception in sign permit regulations to put mural on back wall of Absolutely Art, reducing permitting cost by >65%.
Accomplishments
City of Madison #TeamCity Award - Community Service & Support Team (Streatery Program & Parks Alive)
National Small Business Association - Home-Based Business Award
Isthmus Independent Business Awards (Indie Awards) - Hometown Artist Award
Top 32 People You Should Know in Madison, Madison Magazine Woman to Watch, BRAVA Magazine
Isthmus Independent Business Awards (Indie Awards) āHometown Artist Awardā
Best of Madison-Silver Best Art Gallery
BeSafe Award for Advocacy-Pedestrian Flag Minder
NICHE Award-Top Retailer Award Best Promotional Event in North America for āThe Re-Art SWAPā
NICHE Top Retailer Award for Best Local or Regional Craft Gallery in North America
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