CAREER PORTFOLIOKate PrzybylskiNorthwood University

Career Development

Professor Luzar

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction……………………………Slide 3 Goals…………………………………....Slide 4 Resume…………………………………Slide 5 Recommendation Letters……………Slides 6-8 Samples of Work

Spread Sheets…………………………...Slides 9-10 Essays and Papers……………………...Slides 11-15 Power Points……………………………..Slides 16-19 Photos……………………………………..Slide 20

Award Letter…………………………...Slide 21

INTRODUCTION

This portfolio is a representation of my work and achievements throughout my college career.

My focus over the past four years has been on Business Administration. The main attention has been on management though.

GOALS

Find a new job that will help me develop and expand my current skill set.

Continuously learn and stay on top of current times in the business world.

Use my skill set and knowledge to help grow and expand the company I work for.

Become a more active member in my community.

Eventually use everything I have learned to start my own business.

RESUMEKate Przybylski

607 S J ackson Bay City, MI 48708

(989) 397-5597 kateprzy@yahoo.com

PROFILE

Experience in a variety of fast-paced environments requiring a high level of professionalism, customer service, efficiency and attention to detail

Demonstrate effective teamwork skills to collaborate on projects and work without missing deadlines

Exhibit a strong work ethic with dynamic time management attributes while working full-time and balancing full-time college course work

Computer skills: MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) EDUCATION

Northwood University– Midland, MI Bachelor of Business Administration – Management December 2012 Cumulative GPA: 3.067 Delta College – University Center, MI Associate of Arts August 2012

EXPERIENCE

Shirts, Mugs and More – Essexville, MI Front Counter Staff May 2007-Present Demonstrate professionalism with strong communication and sales skills with

in-depth knowledge of products to identify customer needs and collaborate with them to find the design and look they want

Prepare price quotes for a variety of projects Assist in back of house operations as needed to ensure no lapse in service Manage customer inquiries and service via phone and in person Effectively manage time while working full-time with full-time college courses

IGA – Bay City, MI Bakery Staff 2004-2006 Prepared and fulfilled customer orders in a timely fashion Monitored and maintained stock for frozen items within the bakery department Utilized efficiency and attention to detail to decorate cakes for general sale and

per customer specifications

RECOMMENDATION LETTERS

12 November, 2012 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: It is with genuine pleasure that I am writing this letter of support for my former student, Kate Przybyski. I was Kate’s Biology 111 instructor during the Fall 2011 semester at Delta College. This Biology 111 course was a combination of lecture and laboratory based activities and is considered a challenging course for many students. At all times, Kate conducted herself in a positive manner and was very successful academically. She routinely performed well in written assignments and on exams and quizzes. Laboratory activities were usually conducted as group projects and Kate exhibited excellent leadership skills and had positive group interactions throughout the semester. In addition to academic excellence, I try to foster an attitude of self reliance and personal responsibility in the classroom. I was impressed with Kate’s perseverance in the early part of the semester. She had a slow start, but she did not give up. She consistently improved week after week ending the semester with a comprehensive final exam performance that was excellent. She showed maturity and a sense of professionalism with regard to her academic career that will serve her well in the future. Her enthusiasm and determination has enabled her to be successful. It is a pleasure to watch motivated students get a good start at Delta College and then branch out and be successful. I am personally proud of Kate’s accomplishments and I am sure she will continues to work hard in her community and continue to develop her skills. Sincerely Anne Quinn Ph.D. Biology Instructor Science Division Delta College

November 13, 2012 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: It is my pleasure to provide this letter of recommendation for Kate Przybylski. I have had the opportunity to observe Kate in a variety of formats, having known her for a couple of years, and having her as a student in several of my classes. She excels in any activity that she participates in. She provides valuable insight and intriguing questions surrounding current events, and demonstrates a wonderful combination between intelligence, hard work and academic curiosity. Kate does not shy away from taking on responsibilities, and is dedicated to seeing a job completed. I believe Kate will excel in any endeavor and I highly recommend her for a position in your organization. If you have any questions or wish to discuss her with me further, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you. Heidi Helgren Associate Professor in Management and Legal Support Professional Discipline Coordinator Delta College A-79 1961 Delta Road University Center, MI 48710 (989) 686-9464

SAMPLES OF WORK - SPREAD SHEETSSALES $ Last Year 225.0$ 300.0 210.0 255.0 390.0 120.0 1,500.0

Plan 247.5 330.0 231.0 280.5 429.0 132.0 1,650.0 % Inc/Dec 10.0% 10.0% 10.0% 10.0% 10.0% 10.0% 10.0%Revised 22.50$ 30 21 25.5 39 12 150Actual

STOCK/ SALES Last Year 3.9 3.0 4.1 3.6 2.5 6.3 5.7 RATIO Plan 4.3 3.3 4.5 4.0 2.8 6.9 6.3

BOM STOCK $ Last Year 877.5$ 900.0 861.0 918.0 975.0 756.0 850.0 876.8 avg.(Retail) Plan 965.3 990.0 947.1 1,009.8 1,072.5 831.6 935.0 964.5

Revised 87.75$ 90 86.1 91.8 97.5 75.6 85Actual

MARKDOWNS $ Last Year 89.5$ 45.0 66.0 51.5 134.0 64.0 450.0Plan 80.6 40.5 59.4 46.4 120.6 57.6 405.0 % to Sales 32.5% 12.3% 25.7% 16.5% 28.1% 43.6% 24.5%% by Month 19.9% 10.0% 14.7% 11.4% 29.8% 14.2% 100.0%Revised 8.95$ 4.50$ 6.60$ 5.15$ 13.40$ 6.40$ Actual

PURCHASES $ Last Year 337.0$ 306.0 333.0 363.5 305.0 278.0 1,922.5(Retail) Plan 370.7 336.6 366.3 399.9 335.5 305.8 2,114.8

Revised 33.70$ 30.6 33.3 36.35 30.5 27.8Actual

SEASON TOT. LAST YEAR PLAN ACTUAL

Sales $1,500.00 1650.0

Markup % 55%

Markdown % 30%

Gross Margin % 41.5%

Average Stock 876.8 964.5

Turnover 1.71 1.71

Kalahari ColoradoRequired Start-Up Funds for a New Business orOpening Balance Sheet for an Existing Business

Required Start-Up Funds Amount Totals Depreciation Notes

Fixed Assets

Real Estate-Land 30,000,000$

Buildings 100,000,000 20.00 years

Leasehold Improvements - 7.00 years

Equipment 10,000,000 7.00 years

Furniture and Fixtures 20,000,000 5.00 years

Vehicles 5,000,000 5.00 yearsOther Fixed Assets - 5.00 years

Total Fixed Assets 165,000,000

Operating Capital

Pre-Opening Salaries and Wages 50,000,000

Prepaid Insurance Premiums 3,000,000

Inventory 4,000,000

Legal and Accounting Fees 1,000,000

Rent Deposits -

Utility Deposits -

Supplies 1,000,000

Advertising and Promotions 3,000,000

Licenses 1,000,000

Other Initial Start-Up Costs - Working Capital (Cash On Hand) 22,000,000

Total Operating Capital 85,000,000

Total Required Funds 250,000,000$

Sources of Funding Amount Totals Loan Rate Term in Months Monthly Payments

Owner's Equity 8.80% 22,000,000

Outside Investors 40.00% 100,000,000

Additional Loans or Debt

Commercial Loan 9.60% 24,000,000 7.00% 84.00 $362,224.32

Commercial Mortgage 41.60% 104,000,000 8.00% 240.00 $869,897.67

Credit Card Debt 0.00% - 7.00% 60.00 $0.00

Vehicle Loans 0.00% - 6.00% 48.00 $0.00 Other Bank Debt 0.00% - 5.00% 36.00 $0.00

Total Sources of Funding 100.00% 250,000,000$ $1,232,121.99

SAMPLES OF WORK - ESSAYS AND PAPERS

Porter’s Five Forces

When analyzing the Broadway Café and the market, we believe that buyer power is high. When searching for a place to grab a coffee and sandwich, there are many options available. Customers know this. If they don’t like even one little thing about the business, they know they can easily go someplace else. An option they may want to consider is switching cost. This is one thing that can help reduce buyer power. Not only will they want to make sure they stay competitive in pricing their items, they also want to make sure customers know they won’t be losing anything leaving the current business they are shopping at.

We believe the supplier power is low. When you think of the items the Broadway Café is using for its products, it is pretty basic stuff. Some of the items on a shopping list would include coffee, tea, meat, cheese, bread, soup and lettuce. All of these items you can find right at your local grocery store, Gordon’s food service, and bigger distributing companies. In this area Broadway Café has the advantage. If one supplier wants to start charging a higher price for an item, they can look around at their options. There may be someone else willing to offer it at the same price, or even a lower price.

We believe the threat of substitute products is high. Like we mentioned earlier, there are many businesses selling the same types of products Broadway Café is. People know they have many alternatives if they don’t like what is presented to them. In order to reduce this risk, they would need to start by differentiating their products. They need to change things up a bit, so no one else will be offering a sandwich a certain way. Or they won’t be offering a combo meal with different options like they do.

We believe the threat of new entrants to be high. There are only a few main things needed to start a business of this kind. They would need a building, the equipment, seating, licenses, inventory and menus. They would need to hire a staff, then teach them customer skills and how to make the products. So these being the entry barriers aren’t anything extreme. This could all be established at a relatively low cost compared to other businesses. This means the Broadway Café needs to make sure they are offering excellent products and showing very good customer service skills. The more competition that enters is another chance they could lose their customers.

We believe the rivalry among existing competitors to be high. There are many businesses offering the same products. Also once one place does something great, the next business will copy their idea. One way to stay ahead though would be to differentiate the products. This could be done by offering a different type of bread or different toppings they have never combined on a sandwich.

Case Study Number: 50 Case Study Title: Does She Throw in the Towel?

Immediate Problem: Smith’s department store is holding a sales marathon to raise money for schools in the area. Jasmine is a brand new buyer and must pick items to present during the advertising meeting. She understands this is a very competitive area. Whoever picks the best items will receive more of the advertising budget for the newspaper. She would really like to succeed at this task to sell more in her department, especially since she is new to the company.

Central Issue: The items they have picked of Jasmine’s are towels. They want to sell these towels as a loss leader, when they actually are a mid-price to high priced item. She feels if she doesn’t do the right thing she may end up damaging the relationship she has with the supplier. They happen to be the company who supplies the goods that contribute to the largest amount of sales in her department.

Alternative Solution: She could contact the manufacturer’s representative of the towel and let them know they are looking to sell this item as a loss leader. She could inform them that Smith’s understands they are a higher priced item, but it will be sold cheaper to bring people in and raise money for the schools. She can also ensure them this information will be presented with the advertisement so people do not get the wrong impression about the towels being sold at such a low cost.

Advantages:By contacting the company first, I believe they will have more respect for the decisions she is making. I think it will make the business relationship a bit stronger. The company may like the idea of selling the items at a cheaper cost to help the community. They may ask to be contacted to do more business like this for future events.If people see these expensive towels are at a lower cost, more people will be able to afford them. This will let people with all different income types be able to purchase the towels.

Disadvantages:The company may become angry with the request and it may end up damaging the business relationship they have.Once hearing of the idea the company may not like it. Once Smith’s places an order, the company may be skeptical to ship the towels, thinking they may sell them as a loss leader anyways. They may see this as something that will end up ruining their business image they worked so hard for.If the business deal falls through, the company Jasmine works for may become angry with her. They may believe the business relationship has been damaged and will have to look into what to do to fix it. Especially since the towel company produces the largest amount of sales for the Bed and Bath section of their store.

Selected Alternative and Justification: Alternative 1. I believe this is the best solution because it seems like the most responsible option. Everyone loves the idea of the towels. They believe this will draw the most business in and allow them to make the most money for the schools in the area. I believe by contacting the company first they will see that this will help both their business and Smith’s department store. It will put Jasmine at ease of losing her best supplier to her particular department in the store. Once she talks to the company they can go over the details of how many towels they will allow them to sell and what the advertisement needs to say. This will show customers that this brand isn’t in trouble they are just trying to help the community. It will also help build a stronger relationship with the towel company. Jasmine will also not be put in an awkward situation and people will see all she has to offer to the business.

Dippin’ Dots Ice Cream Case

STRENGTHS-The process done to create this ice cream helps to lock in freshness and flavor. It is not a process many can do. - They have shops and stands in malls and amusement parks.-They have been on many franchising opportunity and entrepreneur lists. -They created a new line of ice cream called Dots' n Cream. This is an ice cream like Dippin' Dots, but it can actually be kept in the freezers at the super markets.

WEAKNESSES -The sales for healthier ice cream are increasing steadily. -People have a growing interest in companies like marble slab creameries. They enjoy all the ingredients they can mix into the ice cream. They also like watching this process happen.  -Customers stay loyal to companies that keep things new and exciting.  -I believe their products are only offered in the United States.  OPPPORTUNITIES- There is $24 billion spent on ice cream each year.  -There $13.9 billion dollars spent every year on ice cream that is consumed other places than home. -I believe they could look to what other companies are doing and try to think ahead.  -I believe they should try to pursue more famous people to get their name out. It also draws people in. People want to be just like their favorite movie/ TV star.  THREATS -People that have previously worked for the company are trying to create their own brands. -It has been said that the market for ice cream is not likely to grow anymore.  -The main people that buy ice cream are between the ages of 8 years old to 18 years old.  RECOMMENDATIONS-Create flavors that are fat free or ones that have fewer calories. -Offer topping to be added into the ice cream, such as sprinkles or gummy bears. -Add new flavors to keep this exciting and fresh. -Start expanding into other areas outside of the United States.

Broadway Café Internet Policy

Internet and electronic communication tools are services made available to employees, for the sole purpose to aid in accomplishing jobs tasks.  The internet services made available are to be used for work activity only. The tools are to help reach work requirements.  If one would like to use the internet services for personal use, it must be approved by management. During the approval process, it must be discussed what the purpose of the usage is for. The personal internet usage must be done before or after work hours.  

User Responsibility 

-Users of the system will be assigned a user name and password, this information is not to be shared with anyone. -Users must keep in mind they are a direct representation of the company. They must not do anything that could jeopardize or put the company in a harmful or embarrassing position.-Sites that are or could be considered inappropriate or risky are to not be accessed. -There must be no illegal activity such as stealing company information, gambling or fraud. -Any emails that are sent or received are not to be forwarded to a personal email account or printed off to taken with the user. -Any information that is downloaded from the internet or user email needs to be scanned to ensure there are no viruses. -Private company information is not to be shared anyone. Also it must not be made public via the internet.

 The Broadway Café reserves its rights to monitor and access user accounts and activity at any time. Monitoring software will always be present on the company network.  Users who violate this policy will receive immediate disciplinary action. All parties involved in the violation will be held accountable for their actions. Disciplinary action includes loss of internet privileges, suspension and even dismissal.

The free enterprise system has also affected the development of individuals in society. For the most part, this has affected people in a positive way. People know in order to have private property and to progress, they must work for it. They see other people working and obtaining more And bettering their own lives. If they do not choose to work, they will not obtain the things their neighbors have. They will not better their living environment. That is ultimately their choice. Locke states “His labour hath taken it out of the hands of nature, where it was common, and belonged equally to all her children, and hath thereby appropriated it to himself” (Locke, pg. 2). Individuals in society must put in the work to gain that private property. Things will not just be given to us. The opportunities are there if were wish to pursue them. All the things we need in life are surrounding us. They are in a common state for all to take part in. Once someone works for these things and they become private property, that opportunity is gone. Individuals must work for private property while they have the chance. Resources are limited for certain things. The free enterprise system can push people to work harder to achieve their goals. They will see private property is not just handed out. They must work for it. They may also see what their neighbors have and strive for that. Or they may even wish to have better private property than anyone. It really pushes people to want better and to achieve more. If other people are doing better, they know they can do better also.

SMALL SECTION FROM FINAL PHILOSOPHY ESSAY

SAMPLES OF WORK – POWER POINT

We will be constructing a new building. The costs total $160 million.

Costs

Land

Development

Construction andLabor

Furniture, Fixturesand Equipment

Construction

Equipment Needed

A good slip-free mat

A quiet area

Comfortable pants and shirt

Budget for Yoga Beginners CostMat $55Outfit $40Total Investment $95

Innovation

Growth

Team Spirit

Professional Image

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Wow! Look at the low turnover in Houston!

Kalahari Colorado Organizational Chart

PHOTOS

Speech Class

Image for final Power Point Project

AWARD LETTER