Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline

Brandi Porter

Mansfield,TX

Summary

Self-Motivated business professional bringing 35 years of management and entrepreneurial experience. Strong leader and problem-solver, using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Highly effective and comfortable working with people at all levels in organization. Articulate, forward-thinking and resourceful in meeting unique needs.

Excellent customer service marketing, and facility oversight skills. Dedicated and personable with extensive experience in managing administrative and sales operations and personnel. Well-versed in training, educating, motivating, and supporting staff members.


Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner /Sales Consultant

PRUVIT Ventures
01.2021 - Current
  • Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
  • Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.

Teacher

Crossroads Christian Church
08.2015 - 06.2019
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.

Consultant/Owner

Tastefully Simple
12.2005 - 01.2022
  • Delivered outstanding service to clients to maintain and extend relationship for future business opportunities.
  • Collaborated with teams to define, strategize, and implement marketing and web strategies.
  • Created and developed detailed work plans to meet business priorities and deadlines.
  • Used consultative sales techniques to understand customer needs and recommend relevant products and services.

Paramedical Examiner/Office Administrator

Examination Management Services, Inc, EMSI
10.2005 - 04.2008
  • Followed safety procedures for personal protection and client well-being.
  • Maintained professionalism when communicating with client and answering questions.
  • Processed patient care records accurately and promptly.
  • Interviewed customers to record medical history and lifestyle information.
  • Handled insurance verification tasks using in house system to validate patient insurance information.
  • Monitored supply levels and placed orders for laboratory supplies.
  • Applied advanced administrative and analytical skills in overseeing day-to-day operational activities.
  • Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
  • Coordinated communications, financial processing, registration, recordkeeping, and other administrative functions.
  • Maintained electronic and paper filing systems for easy retrieval of information.
  • Facilitated office productivity, coordinating personnel schedules, quality assurance and procedural improvements.

Front End Supervisor

Linens 'n Things
09.2003 - 03.2005
  • Monitored cash drawers in 12 checkout stations to verify adequate cash supply.
  • Responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service and remedied issues promptly and effectively.
  • Maintained accurate records of sales and financial transactions.
  • Created employee schedules to align coverage with forecasted demands.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets.
  • Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.

Store Manager

Toys"R"Us
11.1987 - 09.2003
  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Promoted team collaboration, performance, and efficiency by fostering healthy environments focused on mutual success.
  • Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
  • Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge, and service requirements.
  • Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
  • Supervised guests at front counter, answering questions regarding products.
  • Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
  • Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
  • Assisted with hiring, training and mentoring new staff members.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
  • Supervised creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.

Education

College Courses - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Mountain View College, Dallas, TX

High School Diploma -

Cedar Hill High School, Cedar Hill, TX

Skills

  • Business Management
  • Administrative Oversight
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Client Service
  • Sales Management
  • Relationship Building
  • Business Marketing
  • Financial Planning
  • Staff Management
  • Employee Development
  • Marketing
  • Business Administration
  • Small Business Operations
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Human Resources
  • Financial Management
  • Operations Management
  • Customer Relations
  • Project Management
  • Human Resource Management
  • Staff Hiring
  • Business Planning

Timeline

Owner /Sales Consultant - PRUVIT Ventures
01.2021 - Current
Teacher - Crossroads Christian Church
08.2015 - 06.2019
Consultant/Owner - Tastefully Simple
12.2005 - 01.2022
Paramedical Examiner/Office Administrator - Examination Management Services, Inc, EMSI
10.2005 - 04.2008
Front End Supervisor - Linens 'n Things
09.2003 - 03.2005
Store Manager - Toys"R"Us
11.1987 - 09.2003
Mountain View College - College Courses, Liberal Arts And General Studies
Cedar Hill High School - High School Diploma,
Brandi Porter