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Beverly Ruffner

Beverly Ruffner

Restaurateur
Foley,AL

Summary

Hard-driving business leader offering skill in strategic business planning and team development. Skillfully recruit and train employees at all levels to meet customer and business demands. Articulate, forward-thinking and resourceful in meeting unique needs.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Owner/Founder Balance Business Consulting

Beverly Ruffner
Atlanta, United States
01.2016 - Current
  • Business coaching to improve production
  • Analyze businesses and create strategies for maximum profit
  • Build best practices according to clients needs for business growth
  • Use knowledge of market trends to create value-added solutions resulting in significant increase in revenues.
  • Conduct target market research to discover customer needs and analyze competitor trends.


Owner/Executive Director of Operations

Wegman's Bayou Louisiana Kitchen
ROSWELL, Georgia
01.2022 - 08.2023
  • Defined, implemented, and revised operational policies and guidelines.
  • Achieved team goals through formalized training plans, coaching, and performance management.
  • Oversaw day-to-day production activities in accordance with business objectives.
  • Worked collaboratively with functional leaders to implement new procedures and corrective actions to improve quality.
  • Monitored budget and utilized operational resources.
  • Spearheaded implementation of process improvements and cost-saving initiatives to increase value and maximize profits.

Owner CEO of Wegman's Galley

Wegman Gulf Coast Holdings
Foley, AL
02.2023 - 07.2023
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
  • Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.

Realtor

Wine Trail Homes, LLC
Culpeper, VA
03.2008 - 12.2016
  • Educated clients on changing or updating properties, buying, and selling techniques and processes to maintain curb appeal.
  • Assisted buyers with finding ideal homes by assessing needs, requirements, and budgets.
  • Resolved client concerns related to home purchases to maintain high satisfaction ratings.
  • Liaised between buyers and sellers to establish favorable prices and negotiate contract terms.
  • Advised and informed prospective clients on current market activities and conditions.
  • Handled day-to-day happenings of real estate office to consistently grow client base and increase revenue.
  • Wrote contracts to outline sales and purchases of properties.
  • Compared recently sold area properties to determine competitive market prices.
  • Advertised client properties through websites, social media, and real estate guides.
  • Wrote listings detailing and professionally highlighting property features to increase sales chances.
  • Managed contracts, negotiations, and all aspects of sales to finalize purchases and exceed customer expectations.

National Sales Trainer

Commissions Inc
Atlanta, CA
08.2014 - 01.2016
  • Designed and implemented sales training program and documentation.
  • Assessed training program effectiveness on regular basis and improved upon deficient areas.
  • Developed and led group training courses to align with corporate sales and service goals.
  • Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
  • Demonstrated products to show potential customers benefits and advantages and encourage purchases.

Education

High School Diploma -

Greater Latrobe Senior High School
Latrobe, PA
08.1985 - 06.1988

Cosmetology - Cosmetology Education

Pittsburgh Beauty Academy
Greensburg, PA
09.1988 - 03.1989

Skills

Strategic planning

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Timeline

Owner CEO of Wegman's Galley

Wegman Gulf Coast Holdings
02.2023 - 07.2023

Owner/Executive Director of Operations

Wegman's Bayou Louisiana Kitchen
01.2022 - 08.2023

Owner/Founder Balance Business Consulting

Beverly Ruffner
01.2016 - Current

National Sales Trainer

Commissions Inc
08.2014 - 01.2016

Realtor

Wine Trail Homes, LLC
03.2008 - 12.2016

Cosmetology - Cosmetology Education

Pittsburgh Beauty Academy
09.1988 - 03.1989

High School Diploma -

Greater Latrobe Senior High School
08.1985 - 06.1988

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