Gretchen Dalton

Gretchen Dalton

General Manager, Assistant Manager, Executive Assistant

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Assistant Property Master and Set Dresser in the Film and Television Industry

  • Education

    • Santa Clara University

      1982 - 1983
      History
    • University of Southern California

      1983 - 1986
      Bachelor’s Degree Double Major History and Political Science

      Activities and Societies: Golden Key National Honor Society Delta Delta Delta Sorority USC Academic Dean's List 1983-1986

  • Experience

    • 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

    • 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.

    • 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.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Ordained Minister

      Universal Life Church
      Aug 2008
    • Official Mixologist

      American Bartenders School
      Dec 1987
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer

      Issued by San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity on Jul 2019
      San Gabriel Valley Habitat for HumanityAssociated with Gretchen Dalton
    • Member

      Issued by Junior League Of Pasadena on Jan 1999
      Junior League Of PasadenaAssociated with Gretchen Dalton
    • Member

      Issued by Junior League of Orange County on Jan 1990
      Junior League of Orange CountyAssociated with Gretchen Dalton
    • Member

      Issued by Junior League of Honolulu on Jan 1988
      Junior League of HonoluluAssociated with Gretchen Dalton
    • Volunteer

      Issued by USC Catholic Caruso Center on Jan 2014
      USC Catholic Caruso CenterAssociated with Gretchen Dalton
    • Volunteer

      Issued by St. Francis Center on Jan 2014
      St. Francis CenterAssociated with Gretchen Dalton
    • Volunteer

      Issued by Friends In Deed (ECPAC) on Jan 2015
      Friends In Deed (ECPAC)Associated with Gretchen Dalton
    • Volunteer

      Issued by Friends of the Altadena Library on Jan 2012
      Friends of the Altadena LibraryAssociated with Gretchen Dalton
    • Volunteer

      Issued by Catholic Worker of Los Angeles on Jan 1990
      Catholic Worker of Los AngelesAssociated with Gretchen Dalton
    • Co-Outreach Chair USC Class Reunion 2021/Reunion Committee 2016

      Issued by University of Southern California on Feb 2021
      University of Southern CaliforniaAssociated with Gretchen Dalton