
Owner and Chief Problem Solver, Contemporary Business Solutions
Des Moines, Iowa Area

Owner and Chief Problem Solver, Contemporary Business Solutions
Des Moines, Iowa Area
(Events Services industry)
November 2009 — Present (1 month)
I help small business and entrepreneurs free up their time and money by working virtually as a social media guru, event planner, office support specialist and translator.
I can plan a meeting downtown or a trade show overseas, develop and manage an organization’s social media efforts and create PowerPoint presentations, all on an as-needed basis which saves the client time - and money spent versus the alternative of hiring an employee.
(Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
July 2009 — Present (5 months)
Iowa UNA is an advocate for the values and goals of the United Nations, international peace, respect for human rights, nonviolent conflict resolution, responsible social & economic development
(Online Media industry)
May 2009 — Present (7 months)
I created this blog for the unemployed of Des Moines. I write about everything that we deal with while going through this difficult transition. Along the way, I include posts from guest bloggers to offer perspective on different situations. I also post guest blogs written by experts in their field.
(Food Production industry)
April 2003 — February 2009 (5 years 11 months)
Developed and maintained corporate CRM database
Helped prepare company’s annual sales budget
Developed an on-line trip report website in conjunction with the IT department
Responsible for the creation of monthly production and sales reports
Prepared documentation & logistics for commercial hatching egg sales
Provided tours of corporate and production facilities
Worked with outside vendors to develop corporate promotional items inventory
Planned and coordinated annual international sales meetings
(Public Policy industry)
November 2001 — March 2003 (1 year 5 months)
Coordinated logistics of educational programs and volunteer events
(Pharmaceuticals industry)
February 2000 — June 2000 (5 months)
Maintained Central Market Research Websites
Translated technical journals, databases, glossaries and speeches for corporate marketing staff into English from German
1995 — 1999
health and fitness, reading, international events, cooking, travel
Young Professionals Connection, Stammtisch - Des Moines German Club, Business Book Club