Cambria Gurney
Gilbert,AZ
Summary
Raised working for two entrepreneurial parents, with multiple successful business in their life time including a Cinnamon Roll Bakery & Cafe National Franchise Chain, and a beautiful high quality Leather Product Line with sales in the Golf Resort Industry. Born into a Family with Artistic Talents as 3rd Generation Decorator and Designer.
Creative Business Owner with skills from Managerial, Customer Service, High End Sales, Creative Forward Thinking, and Exceptional Attention to Detail. This all lead me to many of my own personal entrepreneurial business adventures in owning and operating several companies. Including Fixing & Flipping Homes - while making all design decisions, Co-Owner of a Custom Finishes Painting Company, and Owning and Operating a Personal Development Company as a Life Coach, Foot Zoner and Published Author of four Self Help Books.
Important mention of skills as a Mother for 23 years; four grown successful adult children, who are now their own entrepreneurs. Skills in Events and Party Planning! Coordinated over 100 Big Event Birthdays, Weddings and Always Volunteering for Social Events for Adults and Youth for the Last 25 consistent years.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Infinite Love & Change
05.2020 - Current
- 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.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-driven company culture to lead industry innovations.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.
- Worked with marketing teams to create print and online advertisements to bring in new customers.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue and effectively targeting new markets.
- Supervised creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers.
Owner
The Painters Custom Finishes
01.2009 - 01.2023
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-driven company culture to lead industry innovations.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
- Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.
- Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Worked with marketing teams to create print and online advertisements to bring in new customers.
Owner
Playhouse Properties (Fix & Flip Homes)
01.2003 - 01.2008
- Oversaw daily business operations and financial decisions to drive profitability and growth.
- Developed long-term relationships with key clients, vendors and service providers.
- Monitored and assessed industry trends, competitors and customer feedback to make informed decisions.
- Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue and effectively targeting new markets.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
- Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.
Sales Manager
Palm West Leather
05.1997 - 03.2000
- Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
- Resolved customer issues quickly to close deals and boost client satisfaction.
- Conducted team meetings to reinforce goals and objectives and set clear expectations about policies and procedures.
- Coached and counseled sales personnel, assisting with individual selling efforts and helping sales representatives reach targets.
- Met with clients, delivering presentations, and educating on product and service features and offerings.
- Closed lucrative sales deals using strong negotiation and persuasion skills.
- Established and cultivated solid business relationships with new or existing customers.
- Maintained ethical and positive working environment to reduce turnover and promote high retention rates.
- Attended industry shows, conventions, and other meetings with primary mission of expanding market opportunities.
- Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
- Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
- Exceeded sales quotas and increased profitability through effective sales strategy and business planning.
- Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.
- Managed accounts to retain existing relationships and grow share of business.
- Compiled and analyzed data to determine approaches to improve sales and performance.
- Organized promotional events and interacted with community to increase sales volume.
- Prepared sales presentations for clients showing success and credibility of products.
- Communicated product quality and market comparisons by creating sales presentations.
- Increased sales volume and expanded product line to new retailers, warehouse clubs and natural food chains.
- Developed compelling presentation decks to gain approval for ideas and communicate results.
- Delivered recommendations to long-term accounts to promote brand awareness to key audience.
Education
Life Coaching Certification - Neuroscience And Psychology
LiveJoy Life Coaching
Queen Creek, AZ05.2020
Foot Zoning Certification - Foot Zoning And Anatomy
The Sole Academy
Eagle UT05.2020
Classically Trained Culinary Chef Certificate - French Cuisine
Classic Cooking Culinary School
Scottsdale, AZ03.2020
Skills
- Business Management
- Administrative Oversight
- Talent Development
- Business Planning
- Consulting
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Project Estimating
- Employee Development
- Strategic Planning
- Client Service
- Small Business Operations
- Marketing
- Sales Leadership
- Product Branding
- Customer Relations
- Business Launch
- Staff Management
- Relationship Building
- Business Marketing
- Project Management
- Team Oversight
- Business Development
Timeline
Owner
Infinite Love & Change
05.2020 - Current
Owner
The Painters Custom Finishes
01.2009 - 01.2023
Owner
Playhouse Properties (Fix & Flip Homes)
01.2003 - 01.2008
Sales Manager
Palm West Leather
05.1997 - 03.2000
Life Coaching Certification - Neuroscience And Psychology
LiveJoy Life Coaching
Foot Zoning Certification - Foot Zoning And Anatomy
The Sole Academy
Classically Trained Culinary Chef Certificate - French Cuisine
Classic Cooking Culinary School
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