Candace Luna
New Waverly,TX
Summary
Seasoned small business owner with several years of experience in operations management, business strategy and financial management. Demonstrated success in capitalizing on new trends and technologies to drive business development initiatives and achieve sales goals. Strong attention to detail and the drive to get back into the workforce and make a difference.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Lead Landscaper
LWP Landscaping
New Waverly, TX
04.2023 - Current
- Developed business plans and strategies to grow small business.
- Monitored customer feedback and implemented changes based on their suggestions.
- Created budgets and monitored expenses to stay within budget limits.
- Oversaw daily operations of small business including customer service and financial management.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors, suppliers and customers.
Correctional Officer
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
Lovelady, TX
06.2022 - 04.2023
- Interacted with inmates in an effort to reduce tension between them and maintain a peaceful atmosphere within the facility.
- Maintained order in the prison by monitoring inmate behavior and intervening when necessary.
- Conducted searches of inmates, cells, and prison grounds to detect contraband or illegal activities.
- Collaborated with outside agencies such as social workers, psychologists, and probation officers when necessary.
- Assisted in training new Correctional Officers in proper safety protocols and techniques for dealing with difficult situations.
Staff Sergeant
United States Marine Corps
Beaufort, SC
04.2013 - 07.2022
- Conducted maintenance checks on vehicles assigned to the platoon.
- Provided guidance on proper safety protocols during field exercises.
- Mentored junior Marines on professional development topics.
- Maintained accountability of personnel, equipment and supplies.
- Engaged in problem solving discussions with peers for mission success.
- Received orders from chain of command and relayed them appropriately.
- Ensured compliance with Marine Corps regulations and standards.
- Accounted for multi-million dollar inventories of equipment and supplies with no losses.
- Developed policies and procedures to improve efficiency of operations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Forensic Accounting
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH06-2024
Skills
- Business Management
- Personnel Management
- Staff hiring
- Tax Preparation
- Tax Return Filing
- Bookkeeping knowledge
- Financial Statements
- Accounts Payable and Receivable
- Quickbooks
- Internal Controls
- Discipline and Focus
- Classroom Instruction
- Professional Demeanor
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-solving abilities
Accomplishments
- Several personal Military awards
Affiliations
- Reading
- Outdoor Hobbies
Timeline
Owner/Lead Landscaper
LWP Landscaping
04.2023 - Current
Correctional Officer
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
06.2022 - 04.2023
Staff Sergeant
United States Marine Corps
04.2013 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Forensic Accounting
Southern New Hampshire University
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