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
Business Development
Coaching and mentoring
Business planning
Profit and Loss
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