TERRY METTLER

2675 SW 106th Avenue Phone: 503.970.7192 Portland, Oregon 97225 Terry.Mettler@gmail.com ________________________________________________________________________
Objective:
A position to parlay my skills of demonstrated marketing, communication, organization, and project management skills proven by 20 years of successful positions. Positions include elected, paid & volunteer.

Skills Summary:
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Team Player Problem Solver Motivational Leader Cross-functional team management Excellent Communication

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Project Manage in wide variety of business applications Contract negotiation, management & execution

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Sensitive to diverse groups Web content development Budgeting

Experience:
Corporation Board President, Beta Epsilon Chapter of Kappa Alpha Theta o o o o o May 2006-Present

Direct and manage all facility and financial aspects of maintaining a safe and secure facility, Supervise Facility Manager and sub contractors to obtain project completion. Coordinate and manage a group of 20 alumni to maintain facility chapter house. Secured financing, planned and tracked the execution of a $135,000 remodel project in 2005 and subsequent large projects each year. Responsible for planning and executing all meetings; formulating & signing all contracts and maintaining all current records with local chapter and National Headquarters. Interface and mentor Collegian members to achieve Corporation Board objectives. April 2010-October 2011

Capital Campaign Director, Forward Edge International o o o o o

Managed a National capital campaign focused on vulnerable children, clean water and disaster relief. Built relationships with donors around the country. Worked with President, Board and other key staff on campaign assignments. Operate CRM systems for managing prospect and planning data. Supervised marketing of collateral pieces from design to implantation. Directed how the campaign was marketed and the cultivation and solicitation of prospects at all levels.
September 2004-June 2010

Local School Committee Chair, Beaverton School District o o o o

Publicly elected to position four times. Liaison and parent representative between parent, community and the Principal for issue resolution. Identify and help prioritize immediate, short and long term facility needs. Interface with all levels of school, building administration and District officials.

Sunset Legacy Capital Campaign Co-Chair, Beaverton School District o o o o o

April 2004-September 2005

$3.5 Million raised over a 1 year period to upgrade all athletic facilities at Sunset High School. Identified as the largest Public High School Campaign in the State of Oregon. Conceived, managed and recruited a 30 member Steering Committee comprised of parents, school administration and community members. Developed text for Campaign website Developed marketing strategy to engage and inform the Sunset Community. May 1992--May 1993

Membership Vice-President, Junior League of Portland o o o o

Direct Responsibility for placing 500 members in their service area of choice Supervised and trained a 20 member committee of placement advisers. Maintained member satisfaction & established effective working relationships with all levels of organization. Worked with individual to achieve positive outcomes on personnel issues.

Marketing Apparel Manager, Nike 1982-1990 o Initiated new department of Special Make-ups and grew business to $18 million dollar during my tenure. o Researched managed and developed seasonal lines o Made daily product decisions working with design and development team with respect to initial line planning, color and pricing to ensure that the special make-ups worked across all in-line products. o Responsible for the seasonal pricing and accountable for gross margins. o Provided leadership in meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external

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Buyer, Assistant Buyer, Department Manager, Macy's/Meier & Frank 1978-1982 o Responsible for all buying responsibilities for Junior Active and swimwear for multi-store major retailers. Exceeded profitability goals while maintaining strong liquidation and re-buy strategy.
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Developed and communicated category buying strategies, vision and business results to cross functional retail teams Analyze the performance and results of previous buying strategies and make tactical adjustments to leverage opportunities for increased profitability. Set and execute price and promotional strategies in line with achieving business goals. Strategic planning, leadership and team management, influence and communication at the category level.

Committees:
Strategic Planning Committee Center for Fraternity & Sorority Life, Oregon State University November 2011-June 2012

Education:
PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY, Portland OR Project Management Certificate, Professional Development Department OREGON STATE UNIVERISTY, Corvallis, OR Bachelors of Science Degree, Business Marketing and Merchandising