BRENDA MERRILL
Amarillo,TX
Summary
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.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Retail Store Owner
Real Deals Amarillo
Amarillo , Texas
10.2019 - Current
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
- Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Kept all building areas and equipment functional and well-organized to promote business performance.
- Remained up-to-date on current trends and attended industry trade shows and markets to view and order inventory.
- Reconciled daily sales, returns and financial reports in QuickBooks.
Lead Attendance Clerk
AMAISD, Amarillo High School
Amarillo , Texas
11.2014 - 09.2019
- Input daily attendance information into office database for 3000-student school.
- Maintained accurate records of all absences, truancy issues and disciplinary actions.
- Pleasantly greeted all office visitors and asked open-ended questions to determine needs.
- Called parents and guardians to inquire about late or truant students.
Administrative Assistant/Compliance Officer
National Home Health Care
Amarillo , Texas
07.2004 - 11.2014
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
- Generated reports and typed letters in Word and prepared PowerPoint presentations.
- Monitored supervisor's work calendar and scheduled appointments, meetings and travel.
- Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze and report on performance and sales data.
Education
High School Diploma -
Tascosa High School
Amarillo, TXSome College (No Degree) -
Amarillo College
Amarillo, TXSkills
- Customer Service
- POS Terminal Operations
- Raising Capital
- Store Layouts
- Business Correspondence
- Business Administration
- Sales Strategies
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Computer Proficiency
- Store Audits
- Cash Handling and Reconciliation
- Merchandise Promotion and Display
Timeline
Retail Store Owner
Real Deals Amarillo
10.2019 - Current
Lead Attendance Clerk
AMAISD, Amarillo High School
11.2014 - 09.2019
Administrative Assistant/Compliance Officer
National Home Health Care
07.2004 - 11.2014
High School Diploma -
Tascosa High School
Some College (No Degree) -
Amarillo College
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