Business Coach
Greater Chicago Area
- Current
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- CEO at Success Trek Inc.
- Past
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- Director at Duneland Health and Wellness Institute
- District Manager at Kendall-Jackson Wine Estates, LTD
- Office Manager at Topel Forman LLC
- Store Manager at Starbucks Coffee Inc.
- Assistant Manager at Ravisloe Country Club
- Intern/Dining Room Manager at Woodland Country Club
- Education
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- Indiana University-Northwest
- Purdue University
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Theresa Valade’s Summary
CEO, manager, coach, advisor, operations specialist who is focused on providing business solutions. I bring 13 years of broad management experience with an expertise in Strategic Sales and Marketing, and a leader in many operational areas.
Theresa Valade’s Specialties:
Sales, marketing, operations, recruitment, management, finance, proprietary software, facilitator, training & education, community relations/development
Theresa Valade’s Experience
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CEO
Success Trek Inc.
(Professional Training & Coaching industry)
May 2006 — Present (3 years 8 months)
Success Trek Inc. works with people in for-profit and non-profit organizations. By providing tailored business solutions to ignite sustainable change, Success Trek is your partner in securing positive ROI results. Simply stated, we help you get “unstuck”!
Since May 2006, we partner with our clients using a tailored coaching approach versus a consulting methodology. By asking questions, we help our clients discover their own solutions, develop their own strategies and create their own paths to success. -
Director
Duneland Health and Wellness Institute
(Non-Profit; 51-200 employees; Health, Wellness and Fitness industry)
September 2001 — October 2005 (4 years 2 months)
Began employment in September 2001 as the Member Services Manager and promoted in April 2004 to Director. Oversaw operations of 53,000 square foot facility with a primary focus for the 33,000 square foot fitness center with over 2000 members, 60 employees and 20 volunteers owned by St. Anthony Memorial Hospital.
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District Manager
Kendall-Jackson Wine Estates, LTD
(Privately Held; 501-1000 employees; Food & Beverages industry)
May 2000 — August 2001 (1 year 4 months)
Managed an account base of 350 restaurants, hotels, and country clubs. Increased brand sales and distribution while maximizing profits.
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Office Manager
Topel Forman LLC
(Partnership; 11-50 employees; Accounting industry)
December 1997 — April 2000 (2 years 5 months)
Provided support to 7 partners and 35 employees in the day-to-day operations regarding the preparation of financial statements and tax returns. Implemented and trained staff on a new innovative proprietary accounting software package.
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Store Manager
Starbucks Coffee Inc.
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; SBUX; Retail industry)
March 1997 — November 1997 (9 months)
Managed 5 stores within 9 months of employment by showing proven management skills through hiring and training of staff and by adhering to budget and sales goals.
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Assistant Manager
Ravisloe Country Club
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Hospitality industry)
April 1995 — February 1997 (1 year 11 months)
Oversaw 50 employees with food and beverage sales equaling $850,000. Coordinated hiring and training of staff as well as preparing and adhering to budgets, event planning, and fine dining.
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Intern/Dining Room Manager
Woodland Country Club
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Hospitality industry)
April 1993 — April 1995 (2 years 1 month)
Began employment as an intern while in college and was offered a position upon graduation beginning February 1994. Primarily responsible for a staff of 15-20 and built relationships with a membership base of 500. Developed training manuals and employee incentives as well as managed liquor costs.
Theresa Valade’s Education
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Indiana University-Northwest
MBA , Business , 2004 — 2007
- Activities and Societies:
- Member of Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society
Graduate Assistant
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Purdue University
BS , Restaurant, Hotel, Institutional, Tourism Managment , August 1989 — December 1993
- Activities and Societies:
- Grand Prix Board, CMAA (Club Managers Association of America) President, RHIT Society, Alpha Phi Sorority - Philanthropy & Social Director.
Additional Information
Theresa Valade’s Websites:
Theresa Valade’s Interests:
Organizational behavior, community outreach, economic development, travel, food and wine appreciation, fitness
Theresa Valade’s Groups:
Advisory Council Member - Lupus Foundation, Ivy Tech - IT, Christian Community Action, Purdue Extension - Economic Development
Beta Gamma Sigma - Business Honor Society
Institute of Innovative Leadership
Leadership Northwest Indiana
Pathway Family Center Board Member and Fundraising Chair
Comminity member, Quality of Life Council
Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce
Hobart Chamber of Commerce
Leadership Acadamy, Valparaiso Chamber - Co-Chair
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Linked:HR (#1 Human Resources Group) -
Project Manager Networking Group -
Purdue Alumni -
National Association of Women Business Owners -
Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society -
NW Indiana reCONNECT -
IUN School of Business & Economics Alumni -
IU Northwest Business Connections (Alumni group) -
Leadership Academy GVCC
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Roaring Women Ltd -
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Greater Chicago Networking -
Indiana Business Incubation Society
Theresa Valade’s Honors:
1. Ambassador of the Month - April 2004
2. Recipient of the EDGE Award - only 19 businesses selected. Refer to this link - http://www.in.gov/portal/news_events/35461.htm
3. Recognized as the top 20 under 40 -http://nwitimes.com/articles/2008/09/23/business/business/doc5f247b8ca2e57c3b862574cd00105ab6.txt
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