Valerie Urban
Saint Paul
Summary
Dynamic business owner with a proven track record at Urban Antiquaria, excelling in customer relations and budget administration. Skilled in fostering client relationships that drive repeat business, while effectively managing operations. Adept at leveraging social media strategies to enhance brand visibility and engagement, ensuring competitive advantage in the marketplace.
Talented Owner with excellent marketing, customer service and facility oversight skills and more than [Number] years of experience. Highly effective and comfortable working with people at all levels in organization.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Urban Antiquaria
05.2008 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
Social Media Manager
Eagles Aerie #34
10.2021 - 12.2024
- Managed multiple social media platforms, ensuring a consistent brand voice and message.
- Monitored social media trends and emerging platforms, adopting new strategies to stay ahead of the competition.
Event Coordinator
Twin Cities Antiquarian & Rare Book Fair
03.2010 - 07.2015
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
- Managed event logistics and operations.
Executive Board Member
Midwest Antiquarian Bookseller's Association
03.2010 - 03.2015
- Provided guidance on talent management strategies to attract top talent, retain high performers, and develop future leaders.
- Improved overall company performance through proactive engagement in executive decision-making processes.
Bookseller
Rulon-Miller Books
01.2001 - 11.2010
- Managed cash register transactions accurately, ensuring proper handling of financial transactions and minimizing discrepancies.
- Assisted customers with locating books and other materials in store.
Newsletter Assistant Editor
Federation of American Bibliophilic Societies
01.2000 - 01.2003
- Maintained strict adherence to AP Style guidelines in all editorial work completed for the publication.
- Coordinated special projects such as themed issues or supplements, ensuring seamless integration into regular publication schedules.
Senior Cataloguer
Pacific Book Auction Galleries
01.2000 - 12.2000
- Trained new employees on cataloging procedures, ensuring a seamless transition into their roles.
- Enhanced catalog accuracy by diligently reviewing and updating item records in the database.
Bookseller
Dorothy Sloan Rare Books
01.1996 - 11.1999
- Managed cash register transactions accurately, ensuring proper handling of financial transactions and minimizing discrepancies.
- Used consultative sales techniques to understand customer needs and recommend relevant products and services.
Education
Master of Library And Information Science -
University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - History & English
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Belton, TX 05.2001 -
Skills
Business management
Customer relations
Labor relations
Budget administration
Timeline
Social Media Manager
Eagles Aerie #34
10.2021 - 12.2024
Event Coordinator
Twin Cities Antiquarian & Rare Book Fair
03.2010 - 07.2015
Executive Board Member
Midwest Antiquarian Bookseller's Association
03.2010 - 03.2015
Owner
Urban Antiquaria
05.2008 - Current
Master of Library And Information Science -
University of Texas At Austin
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - History & English
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
05.2001 -
Bookseller
Rulon-Miller Books
01.2001 - 11.2010
Newsletter Assistant Editor
Federation of American Bibliophilic Societies
01.2000 - 01.2003
Senior Cataloguer
Pacific Book Auction Galleries
01.2000 - 12.2000
Bookseller
Dorothy Sloan Rare Books
01.1996 - 11.1999
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