Autumn Wright
Garden City,KS
Summary
Accomplished Business Owner with significant background in marina operations. Proven leader with engaging demeanor and success working in most demanding environments. Talented in training and mentoring successful teams. Extremely hard worker focused on going above and beyond to support a team and deliver excellent customer service.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
OWNER/OPERATOR
Life By Design
10.2020 - Current
- Manage day-to-day business operations.
- Consult with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Train and motivate employees to perform daily business functions.
- Prepare bank deposits and handle business sales, returns and transaction reports.
- Oversee business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
- Develop and implement marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.
- Organize and attend trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
IN HOME CARETAKER
Loretta Lang
03.2012 - 01.2021
- Built strong relationship with client to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Transported client for medical and personal outings.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Scheduled and coordinated medical appointments.
- Administered medications in accordance with doctor's instructions.
- Assisted with end-of-life care.
- Documented vital statistics and coordinated with health care providers.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
OWNER/OPERATOR
Wildcat Marina
12.2004 - 03.2012
- Created, wrote, and implemented business plan
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns, and transaction reports.
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
- Discovered areas of improvement by generating quarterly operational and sales reports.
- Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
- Worked closely with US Army Corps of Engineers, KS Dept of Wildlife and Parks, Dept of Revenue (withholding tax, sales tax, cigarette license, liquor license), KDHE, Dept of Agriculture, Weights and Measures (fuel registrations, calibrations, sales), Chamber of Commerce, variety of vendors
- Increased lake traffic so drastically, US Army Corps of Engineers upgraded lake from flood control lake to recreational lake
- Developed account system for slip owners and frequent customers
- Created, planned, organized several different events that became annual events that drew in more people and revenue every year
- Was solely responsible for bookkeeping, accounting, budgeting, purchasing, inventory, quality assurance, human resources, government licensing, accounts payable/receivable, hiring, onboarding, scheduling, payroll, withholding taxes, sales taxes, W2s, W4s, P&L statements, customer service, sales, marketing, event planning and coordination, boat and personal watercraft rentals, state parking passes and fishing licenses
OWNER/OPERATOR
Phase Electric
05.2005 - 03.2012
- Oversaw business administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
- Performed general office duties such as data entry, filing, preparing financial reports
- Handled timecards, payroll, certified payroll, taxes, accounts payable/receivable, job bids, customer service
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
Education
Associate of Arts - English
Garden City Community College
Garden City, KSNo Degree - Sociology And Anthropology
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KSHigh School Diploma -
Garden City High School
Garden City, KS05.1990
Skills
- Customer Service
- Business Planning
- Communication
- Writing
- Project Management
- Marketing
- Financial Planning
- Business Development
- Creativity
- Organization
- Analytical Skills
- Oracle POS
- Workforce Software
- Quickbooks
- Merchandising
- Sales
- Operations Management
- Equipment Repair
- Operations Oversight
- Human Resource Management
- Preventative Maintenance
- Business-to-Business Sales
- Power Tools
- Marketing and Advertising
- Payroll Processing
- Financial Analysis
- Marketing Strategy Development
- Retail Management
- Leadership and People Development
- Budget Management
- Medication Administration
- Analytical and Critical Thinker
- Office Management
- Approachable and Outgoing
- Payment Processing
- Industry Expertise
- Employee Relations
- Equipment Operation
- Property Management
- Food Preparation
- Articulate Communication
- Vendor Relations
- Medical Terminology
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Shipping and Receiving
- Sales Growth
- Staffing
- Documentation
Certification
- Professional Organizer Certificate
Additional Information
I wanted to give a little background information and tell you a little about myself. My grandparents owned a country club, so I literally grew up on a golf course and that was my very first job. I started working in the golf house when I was twelve and started working solo shifts when I was fourteen. I personally witnessed and have knowledge about a variety of aspects related to a country club or golf course, including: fine dining, bar and grill food, green and fairway maintenance, retail sales, concessions, tournament planning and coordination, and customer service.
I worked at a country club all through college, starting out as a hostess, became a server, moved to a position with the banquet and event staff, and ultimately became FOH manager.
When I got married, we joined a country club and I was the president of the women's league. So, I have experience and knowledge from both an employee and as a member.
In addition to golf experience, my parents built a liquor store when I was two and I started helping stock the coolers when I was five. I worked there while I attended community college.
I started my first business when I was nineteen.
I have flipped houses, completely gutted a house of my own and custom built it from the studs with my ex husband and I doing all the work ourselves.
I am an avid golfer, I love making jewelry and flower arrangements, and I love to organize anything!
I am outgoing, I am a hard worker, and I love to help people.
I ran the marina, worked at the electric company, and raised three boys all at the same time.
I sold my businesses in order to move back home to Garden City to take care of my ill mother full time. She passed away a couple years ago, and I am ready to get back to work and interact with people again!
I look forward to talking with you and seeing if I am a good fit for your company! I will work as hard as I can to make whatever company I work for, very successful!
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
OWNER/OPERATOR
Life By Design
10.2020 - Current
IN HOME CARETAKER
Loretta Lang
03.2012 - 01.2021
OWNER/OPERATOR
Phase Electric
05.2005 - 03.2012
OWNER/OPERATOR
Wildcat Marina
12.2004 - 03.2012
Associate of Arts - English
Garden City Community College
No Degree - Sociology And Anthropology
Kansas State University
High School Diploma -
Garden City High School
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