Textile Artist/Business Owner

BFA, Art 2009 – 2013

William Patterson University, Wayne, NJ (GPA 3.97)

• Completed classes: Textiles & Design; 2 D Design; Contemporary Color Theory; Drawing Studio; Advanced Textile Workshop; 3 D Design, Photography 1; Life Drawing; Photography 2; Western Art 2; Sculpture.

MBA, Management and Finance 2006

Ramapo College of New Jersey, Mahwah, NJ (GPA 3.6)

• Two International Business trips to Ireland to meet with the following businesses: V’Soske Carpets, Precision Steel Components, Compaq, Thermo King Europe, Waterford Crystal, Jury’s Hotel Chain and Superquinn Swords Co.
• A strategic management report on one company was required upon return from the first trip, and a country analysis was required upon return from the second trip.

BS, Marketing 2001

Ramapo College of New Jersey, Mahwah, NJ (GPA 3.8)

• Completion and presentation of a group strategic management report, and submission of an individual small    business plan were required for completion of this program.

AS, Business Marketing 1996

SUNY Rockland Community College, Suffern, NY (GPA3.3)

DonnaWeberDesigns 2015 – Present

Set up and run my own business to promote and sell my original fibre art designs, provide expert hand and machine quilting services, and help customers preserve memories through transforming previously constructed quilts that are beyond repair or by combining personal textiles, pictures, etc. into new quilts.

• • Set up and maintain a business website
• • Prepared a business plan which included the following financial documents: Income statement, Balance Sheet and   Cash Flow Statement.
• • Marketing, sales and promotion through various sales sites.

Principle Account Clerk, SUNY Rockland Community College, Suffern, NY 2005 – 2015

Supervise the Accounts Payable department, reducing the needed staff from two full time employees, to one full time    employee. Reduced past due accounts and improved vendor relations.

• • Review and voucher vendor invoices for payment.
• • Notify departments of missing paperwork that will delay vendor payments.
• • Process and print the deductions for the bi-weekly payroll.

Senior Clerk, SUNY Rockland Community College, Suffern, NY 1998 – 2005

Supervised the refund and registration department staff of two employees responsible for collections of past due accounts, and processing refunds. Supervised the registration staff of 8 to 10 employees during in-person student registration. Worked closely with the Bursar and other college offices to facilitate student registration, as well as the continual daily functions of the office.

• • Reviewed and revised the Bursar function of the student registration procedure to improve student service.
• • Reviewed and revised the refund procedure periodically.
• • Assisted students and their parents with any problems or questions regarding their accounts.
• • Handled student/parent complaints.
• • Worked with staff and the Rockland County Attorneys office to improve collection procedures.

• Strong computer skills in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook for both Windows and Mac. Adobe Suite, especially Acrobat, Bridge and PhotoShop.

multi-tasking, strong communication skills

English