About Denise Schultz
Denise is a creative marketing and
entrepreneurial professional with 20+ years of
experience, whose current focus is on the launch
of
[true]woman Magazine & Events.
Professional Experience:
Geneva Lake West Chamber of Commerce
(Not-for-profit based in Fontana, Wisconsin)
- Served 4 consecutive terms in various
officer positions on Board of Directors.
- Appointed Executive Director in 2005,
focusing on member recruitment and
retention. Opened and managed office/visitor
center since September 2006.
- Project manager of annual Membership
Directory and Guide Book, including
editorial content, cover composition, ad
sales to cover entire cost of publication,
and billing/collection of same.
- Coordinate all General Membership Meetings and special
events, including development and execution
of semi-annual Member Showcases (open to the
public).
- Communicate on behalf of the Chamber to
members, community, and visitors via e-mail,
telephone, mail, and personal presentations.
Lakes Area Web
(www.lakesareaweb.com)
- Assist small to medium-sized businesses in
obtaining cost-effective Internet presence
South Central Wisconsin Builders Association
(Professional organization based in Janesville,
WI)
- Manage publication of annual Membership
Directory from personal verification of each
business listing to ad sales, editorial content,
cover composition and final approval.
Other Professional Experience:
- Prior to founding [true]woman - regular
contributor to local publications such as
The Spirit of Geneva Lakes and The Week
newspaper.
- Founding Organizer - Women Entrepreneurs
Network (www.WENetworkOnline.com)
- Ten years of executive-level support to
partners of two IT consulting firms. (Experience
in management of Human Resources, Accounting and
most business areas.)
- Two years on site and remote support to
entrepreneurial business leader establishing
international networks.
- Complete coordination and on-site management
of meetings and conferences from 2-250.
- Professional training and speaking in
classroom, meeting or one-on-one environments.
- Advertising sales of $30,000-$60,000 per
quarter for local magazine. Assisted with
proofreading, fact checking, research and
distribution for magazine and multiple specialty
publications.
Volunteerism:
- Past Secretary (3 terms) and Treasurer
(1 term) - Geneva Lake West Chamber of
Commerce
- Past-President and Founder - Walworth County
Toastmasters Club
- Past-president/active member of Janesville
Toastmasters Club 1983
- Former Vice-President, Treasurer and Secretary
- Board of Directors – Wisconsin Midrange
Computer Professionals Association
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