Jody J. Wissing

jodywissing.com   •   me@jodywissing.com

OBJECTIVE

I would like to utilize my passion of art and design, combined with my knowledge of financial and data analysis to help make the world a better place.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Expertise in identity branding, visual communication, marketing, presentation design and graphic design.
• Strategic small business consulting, planning and design services.
• Professional experience in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Premiere, InDesign and WordPress.
• Programming expertise in PowerPoint, MediaShout, ProPresenter and Keynote.
• Experienced in blogging, social media marketing and microsite development.
• Professional experience in photography, graphic design, performance art and video.
• Managed analytical services for 50 locations with $450 million sales volume.
• Management in service, retail and distribution industries with multi-unit experience.

EXPERIENCE

Presentation & Design

• Graphic design and layout experience in logos, print, web, video and visual presentations.
• Specific design expertise in web design, blogging, marketing print materials, billboards and screen graphics.
• Brainstormed, branded and created online microsites with complete marketing campaigns.
• Design experience from idea development through design creation and implementation.
• Integration of branding, marketing and communications through various media types.

Marketing & Consulting

• Consulted with small to medium sized businesses to create and implement cost effective marketing plans.
• Designed, developed and worked with teams on creating and implementing large-scale marketing plans.
• Specialty in developing low-cost, creative marketing tactics.
• Ability to see the big picture and create effective marketing plans to accomplish long-term goals.

Management

• Managed accounting, risk management, cash audit, and industrial purchasing departments with staff of 10 people.
• Director of a financial reporting department providing profit & loss statements and detailed reporting for 150+ clients.
• Managed a training department that including all interviewing, hiring, and training for management and staff positions.
• Accountable for staff development and performance evaluations for up to 200 associates with multi-unit experience.
• Project management experience in design, development, implementation and follow-up strategies.

Financial Planning and Analysis

• Prepared budgets and created individual business plans encompassing operations, sales, profit, and customer service.
• Analyzed operating statements and developed strategic solutions that improved controllable expenses by 10%.
• Developed and implemented database programs that analyzed and consolidated data with automated reporting.
• Designed and conducted financial workshops, training management personnel in profit & loss understanding, identification of opportunities, action plan development and implementation of tactics.

Administrative

• Interacted as a liaison with corporate personnel and management to implement procedures and streamline operations.
• Developed an Access software program that enhanced communication of company projects and objectives.
• Communicated procedures regarding payroll regulations, risk management, and accounting to ensure compliance.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE