Lara Austin

Experience

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  Walrus Ice Cream Co

  Feb 2001 - Jan 2003

  Shift Manager
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  First National Bank of Omaha

  Jan 2004 - Nov 2005

  Personal Banker

  Started out as a Teller helping customers with their banking withdrawals and deposits to becoming a Roving Account Advisor, where I assisted customers with their banking account needs at 8 different branch locations. Eventually I took a Personal Banker position and helped customers with loans in addition to their other banking needs.

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  Sage Benefit Advisors

  Nov 2005 - May 2007

  Office Manager

  Established an electronic file system and oversaw the process of taking hard copy files and converting to electronic. Helped select and implement a new CRM. Assisted with phones and helping our clients with their health insurance enrollment and claims questions and/or issues. Worked directly with insurance companies for our small business groups insurance needs.

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  Enzio's Italian Kitchen

  May 2007 - Mar 2009

  Server

  Working in an all-scratch Italian Kitchen had many advantageous! It opened my eyes to amazing food and recipes, and I got an education in wine! Hospitality, customer service, attention to detail and communication were all skills I honed as a server at Enzio's.

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  The Donna Karan Company, LLC.

  May 2009 - Aug 2009

  Sales Intern
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  OtterBox

  Sept 2009 - Apr 2012

  Executive Administrator

  I joined OtterBox during a very exciting time, while it was experiencing massive growth. Served as the assistant to the CEO, President and CFO. Was involved in many HR functions from recruitment, resume screening, interviews, and on-boarding. Lots of executive level calendaring and scheduling as well as travel accommodations. Oversaw all changes to the master organization chart and responsible for updating the company's intranet portal. Created monthly powerpoint decks and organized the monthly company off-site meeting. Show less

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  1OAK Technologies

  Apr 2012 - Feb 2014

  Executive Assistant / Consumer Research Analyst / Office Manager!

  1OAK was an RnD Technology company that spun-off from OtterBox. During this time, I had a heavy hand in recruiting, interviewing, and on-boarding new employees. We built a team across 3 cities in different 2 states. I was also involved in market research focus groups, consumer surveys, project management, hardware and software testing, branding and website creation, and trade shows.

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  Sierra Trading Post

  Apr 2014 - Jul 2014

  Retail Planner

  Really enjoyed my time at STP, although it was short. Worked and met with really great people. As a Retail Planner, I worked to allocate inventory from web sales to the various brick and mortar stores. I planned the (footwear) inventory for two new store openings. Was in charge of making weekly mark-downs on slow moving merchandise.

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  Old Elk Distillery

  Aug 2014 - Oct 2017

  Field Marketing Specialist / Brand Ambassador / Executive Assistant

  From early R&D, distillery construction to production, sales and finally to marketing. I've worn many hats and have been exposed to many operations in the manufacturing, alcohol and hospitality industries. I've been involved in market research, event planning and execution, sensory/quality control, mixology, menu creation, sales and branded merchandise.

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  Driftwood Relaxation

  Jan 2018 - Jan 2019

  Founder and Operator / Prenatal Yoga Instructor

  Prenatal Yoga Community Classes and RetreatsCreating space in this stressful world for pregnant mamas to come together in community, health, peace and support. Stretching our bodies and connecting with baby.

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  The Bomb Virtual Assistance

  Nov 2018 - Sept 2019

  Executive Virtual Assistant / Owner

  -Project Management - Large $$$ contract involving Microsoft, Hackster, Avnet, element14-ongoing bookkeeping, customer service, invoicing, and filing-merging large spreadsheets of data into one master spreadsheet and uploading into Salesforce-multi-city event planning with a focus on catering and event logistics-consumer and market research-Blog editing and proofreading-Marketing strategy-Social media strategy-Survey creation-Executive support

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  Lara Austin, LLC

  Apr 2019 - Sept 2021

  Owner / Certified Online Business Manager

  My clients have built business that generate $150-$500K annually and are ready to take their business to the next level. We work with business owners to look at the big picture, strategize, evaluate current systems and practices, and put a plan together to meet the vision, goals and wellbeing of the business and business owner. We then work to manage the plan, hire to the plan and continually evaluate to make sure we're on point.Assisted multiple business owners with planning, strategy and execution for their businessManaged team operations, working cross functionally, recruited and hired team membersImplemented organizational processes with proven organizational toolsSet-up, implemented and maintained many project management systemsCreated, documented, implemented, trained personnel, and optimized business systems and processesResponsible for all business functions (finances, accounting, invoicing, strategy, marketing including social media, blog, website)Website strategy, creation, launch and maintenance Show less

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  Birth Into Community

  Jul 2020 - Aug 2024

  Owner / Doula Mentor

  Owned all business operations including, accounting/bookkeeping/billing/taxes, marketing (social media, SEO, blog, networking), contract management, customer service, client supportAssisted over 30 new families who welcomed one or more babies in the capacity of birth or postpartum doulaDONA Certified Postpartum Doula, Birth and Bereavement Certified through Stillbirthday, Placenta Processing Certification through WCPSActed as a Birth Doula, Postpartum Doula, Traveling Birth and Postpartum Doula, and Bereavement DoulaBuilt and taught a course to train Night NanniesHired and trained multiple independent contractors Show less

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  Tolmar

  May 2023 - now

  Executive Assistant Operations

  Supporting the Operations Leadership Team, consisting of the SVP of Operations, a member of the Senior Leadership Team, as well as the VP of Manufacturing, VP of Supply Chain, VP of Engineering, and Director of Operational ExcellenceManagement of multiple calendars with heavy scheduling work loadHeavy cross-functional coordination including relationship building, meeting agendas, minutes, and follow upVIP Quarterly team event planning, and other large meetings with an emphasis on team building and meaningful experiencesHeavy travel planning and coordination with managing and approving expense reports, and budgetsHandles a lot of sensitive information with professionalism and the utmost discretion Show less