Sara Lundquist
Morris,MN
Summary
Experienced with strategic planning and project management. Utilizes leadership skills to drive team performance and operational excellence. Track record of delivering high-impact results through innovative problem-solving and effective communication.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Chamber of Commerce Executive Director
Morris Area Chamber of Commerce
Morris, MN
10.2022 - Current
- Led strategic initiatives to enhance community engagement and business development. Creating and holding twelve networking events a year.
- Developed and implemented programs to support local businesses and promote economic growth. Wrote and facilitated a leadership six-week class for up-and-coming leaders in our local businesses.
- Oversaw event planning for networking opportunities, boosting member participation and visibility. Planning the Chamber's annual meeting and gala for our nearly two-hundred-member base.
- Managed budgetary allocations to optimize resource utilization and organizational effectiveness.
- Mentored staff in program development, enhancing team performance, and professional growth.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen client relationships.
Chamber of Commerce Manager
Chamber of Commerce Benson MN
Benson, MN
04.2021 - 09.2022
- Organized Chamber membership, events for the community and businesses. Facilitated Chamber monthly meetings and annual meetings for our members.
- Improved marketing to attract new customers and promote business.
Program Director
Headwaters Media
Benson, MN
02.2017 - 09.2022
- Fostered community connections and networks, driving collaborations with local organizations and businesses. This was done to share information with the community via radio and social media.
- Maintain relationships with City, County, and School officials.
- Established performance metrics to evaluate program effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.
- Analyzed industry trends to inform program direction and content strategy decisions.
- Mentored team members for professional development, resulting in increased productivity and job satisfaction.
- Monitored program performance to identify areas for improvement.
- Increased stakeholder satisfaction with proactive communication and timely issue resolution.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
Education
MBA - Leadership
St Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN12-2024
Bachelor of Science - Communicative Disorders
University of Wisconsin - River Falls
River Falls, WI05.1999
Skills
- Relationship building
- Budget management
- Strategic planning
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- Operations management
- Project management
- Creativity and innovation
- Project coordination
- Rules and regulations
- Multitasking and organization
Languages
Spanish: Limited
American Sign Language: Limited
Timeline
Chamber of Commerce Executive Director
Morris Area Chamber of Commerce
10.2022 - Current
Chamber of Commerce Manager
Chamber of Commerce Benson MN
04.2021 - 09.2022
Program Director
Headwaters Media
02.2017 - 09.2022
MBA - Leadership
St Cloud State University
Bachelor of Science - Communicative Disorders
University of Wisconsin - River Falls