1. SARA B. KAUFMAN
Gilbert, Arizona 85298
(414) 687-8709
skaufman16az@gmail.com
BACKGROUND SUMMARY
Project Manager with extensive project management and a reputation for taking on multiple challenges and
responsibilities concurrently. Industry background includes banking, manufacturing and retail.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CLUB DEMONSTRATION SERVICES New Berlin, WI
Shift Supervisor 2015 – Present
Responsible for directing and coordinating warehouse activities for successful events, promotions, and sales
of vendor products.
 Direct and coordinate daily activities, including staff management, in the absence of the manager.
 Engage customers by creating brand awareness and offering product samples to increase product sales.
 Interact with store management, vendor representatives, and sales associates to ensure positive outcomes.
 Purchase products for event demonstrations and oversee proper servicing of products and supplies.
 Prepare daily operation and payroll reports.
 Promoted to Shift Supervisor within 2 months of hire.
KOHL’S DEPARTMENT STORES, INC. Menomonee Falls, WI 2005 - 2015
Capital Projects Analyst 2011 – 2015
Responsible for managing fixture projects in existing stores to improve the customer experience.
 Project managed new and existing project changes resulting in on-time project schedules and timelines,
on budget, and coordination with multiple internal project team members.
 Communicated closely with partners in purchasing, merchandise presentation and logistics to ensure
projects are accurately ordered and delivered to Kohl’s stores.
 Managed a portfolio of projects exceeding over $30 million yearly.
 Responsible for multiple projects in different phases of due diligence and execution.
 Prepared and presented reports defining project progress, problems and solutions.

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Outdoor Signage Coordinator 2005 - 2011
Ensured continuity of the Kohl’s logo on all outdoor signage.
 Served as liaison for national sign vendors, general contractors and Kohl’s construction managers
regarding installation issues such as delays in construction.
 Partnered with site development engineers and architects on proper sign placement on all construction
drawings.
 Assessed new store sign needs and purchased outdoor signs and installation from national sign vendors.
 Responsible for property issues, as they related to signage, partnering with real estate managers.
 Prepared sign exhibits for legal documentation and approved signs from other retailers, where Kohl’s had
approval rights, with in-house attorneys and real estate managers.
 Coordinated day-to-day business operations with regards to decision making, problem solving and
special projects.
EVERBRITE, LLC. Milwaukee, WI 2003 to 2005
Account Manager
METAVANTE CORPORATION (n/k/a FIS), Brown Deer, WI 2000 to 2001
Conversion Analyst
BANK ONE (n/k/a Chase Bank), Milwaukee, WI 1995 to 2000
Monitoring Analyst – Commercial Banking 1997 to 2000
Team Leader – Statement Processing 1995 to 1997
SOFTWARE EXPERIENCE
Proficient with Microsoft Office and Gmail.
EDUCATION/PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/VOLUNTEERING
Paramount Condominium Association - Board of Directors 2014 - Present
University of Wisconsin–Madison, BA – Political Science
Milwaukee Real Estate Investors Association member 2015 - Present
Badger Rescue Area Transport Service (BRATS) – Volunteer driver 2015 – Present