KARIN HOWARD

Naperville, IL 60540
kh654048@westpost.net
(630) 639-7076

CAREER OBJECTIVE
To make a difference.
EXPERIENCE

creations by Karin, Inc dba Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

Owner, President, Operating Manager
February 2008- present
Successfully manage and oversee all aspects of franchised chocolate business inc
luding POS, customer service, training new employees, preparing confections, dev
eloping and designing party favors and creating graphics designs; purchasing, in
ventory control, processing accounts payable/receivable and payroll. Develop an
d maintain spreadsheets using MS Excel to record daily sales.
P.F. Changs China Bistro
server
October 2006 January 2008
Howards Service Inc.
Co-owner, Vice-President
March 1989 June 2007
Handled accounts payable/receivable and payroll. Developed and maintained spread
sheets using MS Excel to record daily sales. Facilitated the accurate completion
of letters and memos for customers and colleagues and provide for external comm
unication.
Weber Marking Systems
Sales Analyst/Forecaster
October 1984 September 1989
Reviewed and summarized internal business reports, complied and distributed repo
rts as requested. Developed, prepared and delivered analytical reports and data
interpretation. Worked with all levels of management to prepare and present re
ports, analysis and findings. Utilized databases and/or spreadsheets to write r
eports and display analysis. Prepared periodic statistics and analysis for all
levels of management. Coordinated collection and preparation of routine and spe
cial reports. Preformed administrative tasks including preparing documents, mak
ing copies, sending faxes and answering the phone.
Iroquois Popcorn
Administrative Assistant
October 1983 October 1984
Managed appointments, schedules and travel itineraries for executive team. Coor
dinated the preparation of all materials for meetings and presentations. Prepar
ed both internal and external correspondence and reports. Handles confidential
corporate communication and other internal documents. Supported all customer inq
uiries in a timely manner. Preformed administrative tasks including preparing do
cuments, making copies, sending faxes, filing and answering the phone.
EDUCATION

Northern Illinois University

B.A. Psychology
Harper Community College
A.A. Journalism
Deans List. Published an article in Sisters Today magazine. Writer and Columni
st for The Harbinger, Harpers school newspaper.
SKILLS & ACHIEVEMENTS
* Strong analytical and organizational skills
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Proven leadership and managerial skills.
* Skilled at planning, budgeting, executing
* Detail and goal oriented. Driven and focused.
* Possess strong customer service skills that establish trust and confidence
* Able to prioritize and organize work in a multi-tasking environment and exerc
ise appropriate judgment when dealing with competing projects
* Proficient with a variety of software including all windows operating systems
* Above average skills in MS Office suite including Word, Excel, Outlook, Open
Office and Firefox. Able to learn new software applications with ease
* Knowledgeable in office equipment such as computer, scanner, copier, fax mach
ine, multi-line phones, comb-binding machines and label makers
* Efficient, self-motivated, assertive and can quickly learn new procedures and
methods
* Professional demeanor with excellent interpersonal skills and office etiquett
e. Adherence to company standards. Committed to assisting others
* Able to work independently with minimal supervision; able to follow direction
s, both oral and written
* Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
* Talented in graphic art and design using Print Artist
* Started my own gift basket business 2002 incorporating with an internet sales
business partner 2003
* Religious Education Teacher, St Margaret Mary Catholic Church for 11 years
* Food Service Sanitation Certification expiring 1/30/2013