Jane Bakken
Singer/Artist Entrepreneur/Business Developer

DreamWalker Productions Elegance Publishing Bakken/Fecker Enterprises

• http://www.janebakken.com

Profitable Entrepreneur ~ Builder of Business (30 years)

Business/Organizational Growth Consultant Seminar Leader Public Speaker

Forte:

Growth-Oriented Analysis and Creation Of Business Structures/Systems Maximizing Results

Maximizing Project/Company Results Through Optimum Use of Energy/Resources Within a Business

Integration of Linear/Creative Models in Designing Structures/Systems for Maximum Profitability

Hourly/Full/Half Day Rates Travel with Expenses ============================================ Executive and expert strategist with wealth of experience building and leading successful US companies in diverse market sectors. Combine strong senior management background with entrepreneurial vision, pioneering leadership and success in positioning companies for profitability and growth.

Entrepreneur and business developer for past 30 years with lifetime background in music/art/theater. Foundation for vital left/right brain integration in growing your business.

Performing concerts in national marketplace while continuing to make available to individuals/organizations/businesses expertise in business startup and development. =========================================

Concerts: "Love and Passion ~ Music of the Soul...in any Language" Travel through the language of music and art on a journey into the soul of Spain, Portugal, Ireland, France, Africa, Japan, Italy, Germany, Russia, the Middle East, and more. Concert Testimonials: "...a wonderful range, a voice rich with emotion which flows through to all listening..." "radiant and magnificent in the presentation of your passion...." "...you give life to the gift of music, healing and beyond to the understanding that the world is one place...within us, and across the earth. Your authenticity is stunning...a night filled with beauty and joy". "The evening was a highlight for me...you are a 'concert'..the music, the voice, the beauty, the maturity...magnificent! We are still warm inside from the experience..." 25% Commission/gross for anyone organizing a concert

Wedding/Memorial Music ~ specializing in music from other cultures/languages; always ready to do the well-known classics... The Rose, etc.; 20% commission on bookings.

Murals (interior) and commissioned canvas art ~ Oil & Acrylics 20% referral commission.

Sing...Piano...Paint

Create/develop optimum results, growth, and maximum profitability for business and other organizations in the market place with greater ease and speed.

>Concerts, Singing opportunities with all audiences....perform in wide range of music genres...American favorites/classics..weddings/special events/memorials; also specializing in music from other cultures ideal for events focusing on international/global focus...Italian, French, German, Spanish, Hebrew, Portuguese, etc.

Concert/Art Show Bookings. Art projects ~ Murals, commissioned canvas work.

>Business Owners/Teams for business consulting/coaching/seminars

>Public Speaking engagements

Lifetime in music, theater, arts. Worked with finest coaches in music and theater; self-taught artist.

BA/Economics, Univ. of WA, Seattle, WA Paralegal Courses: Dom. Rels./Real Estate ~ City University; Leadership & Mastery ~ Peter Senge, Innovative Associates; Construction Apprenticeship; Restaurant Business Management; Theater and Drama ~ Univ. of Washington; Vocal/Piano Training (from age 6) Nat'l/Intn'l Coaches

The ARTS:

Pounding on cardboard keyboard, at age 6, at the dining room table for more than a year (until family could afford an upright) was probably the first sign that music for me was going to be right up there with breathing.

Known as one of the Northwest's finest artisans ~ singer, pianist, recording artist, songwriter, and self-taught painter. In teenage years, I was accompanying choirs and national soloists. For past two decades, I've sung and played in many of Seattle/Bellevue's finest hotels/restaurants, as well as acting/singing/dancing/co-directing in community theater events.

Recorded first CD, "I Send You Love", a Christmas album, including six original compositions, in 1999. Sang in Total Experience Gospel Choir for nearly two years, and have performed concerts in other states and sung in other countries.

Since 1984, have also developed a reputation as one of the finest commercial artisans in this area with faux painting, murals and venetian plaster. A featured artisan in Seattle's "Street of Dreams" in 1999 and 2001. I was also asked to work on a villa in France, and commissioned for work in other states.

"Love and Passion ~ Music of the Soul...In Any Language" is a new Concert Series where I combine this trio of singing, acoustic piano and painting in a soulful way resulting in a thrilling experience for audiences everywhere. ========================================== BUSINESS STARTUP/DEVELOPMENT:

>1978 - 1982 Founder/operator of advertising/marketing firm in Seattle, "Creative Energy, Unltd."

>1982 - 1992 Co-owner/Gen. Man./Director of Sales, Marketing and Advertising for Yonny Yonson Restaurants, Seattle, WA

Specialized in Marketing, Strategy and Development, Operational Restructuring, Organizational Development and in Program and Project Management:

*Increased business approx. 25% - 30% in target markets. Collaborated with and advised owners on strongest markets to pursue creative agendas, build competitive presence and increase profitability. *Opened 4 new stores, bringing total to 6 and spearheaded marketing and advertising strategies to facilitate profitability. *Led organization-wide restructuring efforts and monitored food and labor costs/percentages resulting in maximum profitability. *Developed and revised internal structures/systems; redesigned training programs for managers/staff; revised operations manual; created employee recognition programs and monitored food and labor costs/percentages. *Played key role in identifying and selecting highly solvent restaurateurs for purchase of restaurant chain.

>1985 - 1987 Co-founder/Co-owner of Business Development Firm, "Northwest Institute of Excellence"; Continue business development/consulting to present time.

*Formulated strategic marketing plans, significantly improving business performance in key areas including brand and customer equity, market share, revenue growth, and advertising ROI. *Worked with major corporations including Ford Motor Credit Company and Hospital Association of Washington, Idaho, Oregon and Alaska on organizational development, business development and management training. *Initiated and conducted a broad range of projects to address business needs and optimize performance. Directed all stages of project development from inception to completion, including planning, design vision, scope, budget and schedule. Design metrics and management systems to monitor quality and maximize results.

>1984 - Present Founder/Commercial Artisan; specializing in innovative faux painting, Venetian plaster finishes, Acid-stain concrete floors and custom murals and commissioned canvas work in oils/acrylics.

• Featured artisan in Street of Dreams, 1999 and 2001; securing 150 bids per show
• Recognized as one of leading artisans in Northwest for finest in quality craftsmanship, speed and customer service
• Developed business from start-up to $150k/year in revenues; projects averaged in value from $10k to $12k net revenue for a two-week project.

> Senior Contractor/Project Manager 1994 - 2008

*Provide vision and direction for new home construction/remodeling contracts for properties valued in excess of $1 million/ea. Partner with co-contractor in all aspects of project planning including subcontractor selection, construction schedules, budget development, site safety review, construction repairs, quality control, permitting, field conditions, warranty review and sign-offs. *Delivered strong and sustainable revenue gains despite market downturn by spearheading strategies and controls for quality, customer satisfaction, budget performance, timelines and processes. *Saved approximately 30% - 50% on remodels based on competitive remodeling trends. *Molded cohesive and productive teams among cross-disciplined, multi-cultural project staff. *Promoted green-home building in King County, and built the county's first natural, sustainable Tuscan Villa style home using strawbales. Facilitated positive working relationships with county building department, UW Engineering and Architectural Departments to obtain permits. Communicated with ICBO officials involved in the redesign of building codes which opened the door to further green building. *Built 1100 sf home on a $22k investment that was appraised for more than $150k upon completion. *Built 4400 sf home at cost of $75/sf with current market value over $1 million. *Innovatively remodeled several homes including stunning view properties. Adhered to all code requirements, successfully completing difficult projects within time/cost budgets. Added $150k in market value with an average of $50k - $70k in net revenue per home.

Additional Experience (General Review)

Contracts and Agreements:

Served as paralegal in top Seattle law firms for 12 years. Knowledgeable in a variety of contracts/agreements with particular focus on personal injury, corporate and anti-trust law, and domestic relations. Expertly applied knowledge, saving our own companies thousands of dollars regarding contracts/agreements.

Corporate Purchasing:

Personally handled large dollar purchasing negotiations with local distributors and major suppliers in US and Taiwan to obtain specific product requirements at best price/highest quality.

New Product Introduction:

Pioneered key education of hospital administrators, doctors and nurses indirectly resulting in opening of water labor facilities in 8 major hospitals and birthing centers in Seattle, WA area. Conducted research into viable products and successfully rented/sold inflatable tubs throughout the US, including Hawaii and theCaribbean for sole purpose of water labor in birthing.