donna dirsch

Managed store personnel and customer relations of Dallas Northpark Easy Spirit Location. Set sales goals for associates and managers. Responsibilities included Inventory Control, purchase order reconciliations, preparation of store P/L reports and implementation of store-level marketing/merchandising programs.

* Accounts Payable, Payroll, Human Resources, Personnel * Legal Administration * Regulatory Compliance (OSHA Logs, DWC-7, DOL Audit, Census Bureau Filings) * Merchant Accounts (AMEX, MC/Visa, Discover, Diners Club) * Commercial Insurance * Medical Insurance (BCBS, VSP, Dearborn) * 401(k) Plan Administrator * Daily Financial Reporting (Patrizios, Bailey’s Prime Plus, Nosh, Snack, Chesterfield, Uptown Bar & Grill)

Provided business support to the Vice President of Global Marketing, Category Leaders and Marketing Directors by preparing manuals, charts, documentations and presentations. Prepared and maintained department personnel records. Accomplishments Completed intense 6-week Product Launch and Lifecycle, “Go-to-Market™” training program, while maintaining the 3000 sq ft store-front merchandising. Developed team-wide communication and collaboration skills, enhancing the quality of the team’s products & processes. Researched and analyzed marketing expenses, resulting in a 15% reduction of the annual operating budget. Reorganized and consolidated departments accounting practices, achieving an annual cost savings, exceeding $300,000 Participated in Space Planning meetings and coordinated department replacements and moves.

Established and maintained account relationships to meet sales targets with a full line of products/services, requiring a thorough understanding of State/Federal qualified plan laws and regulations (ERISA, IRS, DOL, SEC, etc.). Specialized in management of Retirement Plans [401(k), 457, Money Purchase and Pension] for Corporations. Maintained profitability and performance of clients’ plan. Knowledgeable of LOA, FMLA, STD, LTD, COBRA, Cafeteria Section 125, Deferred Compensation plans and payroll processing. Accomplishments Developed and implemented an Annual Plan Review prototype which became an industry standard Collaborated effectively with sales associates during sales and implementation meetings after reviewing complex plan documents, administrative manuals, and systems documentation, contributing to consisten run as the Top Regional Sales Office Increased corporate sales activities by providing on-site support and educational services for key clients, increasing enrollment statistics. Earned/maintained Group I Life Insurance, SEC Series 6 & 63 Licenses