Lauryn Keenan
Small Business Owner
Chicago,IL
Summary
Astute Business Owner experienced in operations management, competitive analysis and financial management. Demonstrated success in growth and innovation. Capitalized on new trends and technologies to boost business initiatives and reach sales objectives.
Determined, with a commitment to excellence and more than 15 years of experience. Effective collaborator promoting forward thinking and nuance.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Small Business Owner
Beadniks
Chicago, Illinois
08.2007 - Current
- Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
- Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
- Frequently studied market to keep abreast of new industry trends.
- Coached and mentored employees through effective recruitment, hiring and goal setting methods.
- Assessed supplier quality to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational performance.
- Fulfilled customer shipping needs by completing all purchase orders and customer invoices.
- Provided elite customer service by resolving escalated problems and calmly responding to shifting priorities.
- Promoted business via social media to generate leads and maximize brand identity.
Litigation Consultant
Decision Quest
Chicago, Illinois
09.2003 - 06.2007
- Boosted success of client's organization by improving performance, motivation, job satisfaction, hiring practices, training programs and management systems.
- Initiated success of client's organization by improving performance, hiring practices and management systems.
- Liaised with customers, management and sales team to better understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
- Improved client sales by automating system e-commerce feature.
- Developed service plans in consultation with clients, and performed follow-ups assessing quantity and quality of services.
- Supported clients with business analysis, documentation and data modeling.
- Took detailed notes and kept records of program and performance progress, education initiatives and leadership.
Education
J.D. - Juris Doctor
05.2003
Bachelor of Science - Finance
05.1991
Skills
- Regulatory Compliance
- Judgement and Decision Making
- Operational Analysis
- Executive Leadership
- Organizational Development
- Complex Problem Solving
- Adaptable and Flexible
- MIssion and Vision
Websites
Timeline
Small Business Owner - Beadniks
08.2007 - Current
Litigation Consultant - Decision Quest
09.2003 - 06.2007
UIC Law - J.D., Juris Doctor
Loyola University of Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Finance
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