Katie Schroder

Experience

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  Starbucks

  Aug 2017 - Sept 2018

  Barista

  • Facilitated sales using communication and organizational skills• Responded to customer needs emphasizing time management and problem-solving skills• Trained new employees

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  University of Southern Indiana

  Dec 2018 - Nov 2020

  • Counseled peers in the writing and editing process of class assignments• Followed various formatting guidelines (MLA, APA, Chicago) • Responded to student and parent questions• Organized mail and student packages• Assisted with room checks and various administrative tasks

  • Writing Center Tutor

    Jan 2020 - Nov 2020

  • Front Desk Assistant

    Dec 2018 - Mar 2020
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  Habitat for Humanity of Evansville

  Aug 2020 - Dec 2020

  Communications Intern

  • Assisted in program and template creation to fit organization's branding for social media and events• Collaborated with the Communications Manager to complete scheduling and organizational tasks• Followed grant writing guidelines to successfully create fundraising opportunities

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  Ella Park Bridal

  Jan 2021 - May 2021

  Bridal Consultant

  • Collaborated with team members to provide detailed personal services • Expanded sales by advising clients on the full range of luxury products and services

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  White Bridal Boutiques

  May 2021 - Sept 2021

  Sales Consultant

  • Created content for company’s blog and social media presence• Built and maintained client relationships consistently receiving “5 star” customer reviews• Collaborated with designers and brand representatives• Researched customer audience and investigate sales leads• Customized complex orders of luxury products to satisfy all customer needs

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  AutoSweet

  Sept 2021 - Aug 2022

  Digital Marketing Consultant

  • Researched customer audience data and investigated sales leads to target the right customer, filing findings and entering data into Salesforce• Gained a deep understanding of company products to strategically propose custom digital marketing plans that achieved clients’ desires.• Presented digital marketing products and custom plans to prospective clients • Utilized strategic thinking and negotiation in prospect interaction to double monthly sales expectations• Managed strong client relationships through the use of active listening skills that identified customer issues to provide solutions that best-fit clients’ needs and created up-sell opportunities. Show less

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  Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption

  Aug 2022 - Mar 2024

  Events and Partnerships Coordinator

  • Lead project strategy and implementation of workflows to achieve deadlines.• Created detailed analysis, including advanced MS Excel formulas and pivot tables that outlined progress toward fundraising campaign goals, leading to $17M raised.• Developed post-campaign invoices and reports summarizing funds raised by over 250 Wendy’s franchisees.• Refreshed GM incentive programs to recognize fundraising achievements at over 6,000 Wendy’s restaurants.• Collaborated and scheduled meetings with teams, internally and externally, to successfully execute events, increase partner knowledge, and complete projects.• Established new event partners and planned events to maximize fundraising opportunities, which grew specific event fundraising actions by 15%. Show less

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  University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

  Apr 2024 - now

  Special Projects Coordinator