Gretchen Dalton

Experience

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  Marie Callender's Restaurants, California and Hawaii

  Jan 1986 - Jan 1990

  General Manager, Assistant Manager, Executive Assistant

  Promoted to General Manager. Expedited and facilitated the daily operations of the Honolulu and Kaneohe, HI, and the Westminster and Anaheim, CA, locations. Hired, trained, and fired staff. Scheduled and maintained up to 4 departments and 85 people. Increased daily sales by 20% through a successful direct mail campaign. Created, monitored and maintained ongoing print, radio, and television advertising for the Honolulu location. Coordinated monthly "in house" art exhibits, and auditioned, negotiated salaries with, and booked musicians at the Honolulu location. Show less

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  Gallo Wine Company

  Jan 1988 - Jan 1988

  Sales Representative

  Serviced and expanded sales in 80 active accounts. Made quota and the "100% Club" first month in the field. Designed point of sale materials and initiated product promotions. Presented new product information to existing and prospective clients.

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  Film and Television Industry

  Aug 1990 - now

  Assistant Property Master and Set Dresser

  Assisted in the selection, procurement, and cinematic use of props and set dressing. Archived, inventoried, and maintained short and long-term story and character continuity. Managed work crews of up to 8 people and planned job and task strategies. Interacted and colaborated with up to 8 departments and dozens of co-workers on a daily basis. Dealt effectively and successfully with a diverse number of personalities and agendas on a daily basis.