Zachariah WiedemanE N T R E P R E N E U R

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B to Z Creative May 2011 to presentcreative consultant, owner, founder

• Designing web sites, branding, marketing materials, & print media for small businesses & non-profits.• Specializing in marketing, operations, and executive consulting for local Chicago theatre companies.• Evaluating and recommending software including CRM, accounting, POS, and marketing solutions.• Training staff on business communications, new technology, and vision/mission/goal formation.• Coordinating & negotiating with creatives, sub-contractors, and stake holders on behalf of clients.• Executing complex, collaborative, multi-media marketing and promotional programs and events.• Researching cutting edge software solutions, best operational practices, & government regulations.

Hermes Media / the Argus October 2009 to May 2011co-founder, editor-in-chief, art director, business manager, web developer

wore every hat - created every hat

• Built newspaper & advertising company from concept to research and strategy to successful launch.• Hired, trained, & led over 80 editors, journalists, photographers, designers, & sales/business staff.• Designed and developed publishing website, newspaper layouts, operational & marketing materials.

United States Air Force March 2003 to February 2007resource advisor

• Managed and disbursed $1.2 million budget; advised squadron commander on resource acquisition.• Trained and led team of 6 certified purchasing agents across 11 functional departments.• Created customized forms and processes in compliance with government accounting standards.• Administered tightly regulated international travel program for squadron of over 300 airmen.

enterprise maintenance technician

• Planned, organized, and directed network sustainment activities adhering to rigorous standards.• Established standards, methods, & workplace controls in compliance with DoD & OSHA regulation.• Recognized as top 1% of peers by Inspector General; selected for promotion years ahead of peers.

University of Illinois College of Business Administration 2007-2011bachelor of science in economics

areas of special emphasis: entrepreneurship, urban development

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