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Catherine Starnes

Alma,CO

Summary

Proven leader with extensive experience in operations management at Beloved Boutique, adept in inventory and vendor management, and fostering exceptional customer service. Skilled in problem-solving and conflict resolution, my tenure has significantly enhanced team efficiency and customer satisfaction. Demonstrates a keen ability to multitask and train employees, ensuring quality assurance and operational excellence.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager of Operations

Beloved Boutique
Breckenridge, CO
06.2021 - 11.2024
  • Managed inventory using Shopify and Square
  • Coordinated hiring processes, and managed staff and schedules.
  • Administered payroll processes efficiently.
  • Managed relationships and communications with vendors.
  • Strategized layout to enhance visual appeal.
  • Provided exceptional service to customers.
  • Cultivated effective teamwork with the store owner.

Quality Assurance Inspector

Paragon Lodging
Breckenridge, CO
10.2020 - 06.2021
  • Conducted comprehensive inspections of luxury properties to ensure optimum guest experiences.
  • Coordinated effectively with appropriate vendors.
  • Included maintaining home inventory and communicating with homeowners when necessary.

Product Sales Seasonal Help

Vail Resorts
10.2017 - 04.2021
  • Greeting guests upon arrival, assisting in the lift, and ski school products.
  • Demonstrated exceptional customer service skills in a high-traffic environment.

Program Manager

Domus Pacis Family Respite
12.2017 - 06.2020
  • Collaborated with individuals and families managing cancer diagnoses.
  • Collaborated with families and social workers to finalize required paperwork for respite program applications.
  • Coordinated family respites based on donated home schedules, treatment plans, and work commitments.
  • Managed various details required for family respite coordination.

Museum Assistant

Mountain Top Children's Museum
06.2012 - 06.2017
  • The museum assistant position includes working in the museum, fundraising, working events, running the Kids Night Out program, and assisting with outreach workshops at the local elementary schools.
  • During my time, I was able to learn the ins and outs of the non-profit world.
  • My daily tasks also included money handling, ordering, reaching out to local businesses for donations, and customer service.

Education

Wilderness EMT and IV Certificate -

Colorado Mountain College
Breckenridge, CO

200 yoga teacher training - Ashtanga yoga, Pancha Karma Cleansing, Certificate in Ayurvedic Lifestyle Counseling

Rocky Mountain Institute of Yoga and Ayurvedic Medicine

Graduate -

Bolivar High School
Bolivar, MO

Some College (No Degree) - General Studies

Colorado Mountain College
Summit County Colorado

Skills

  • Dedicated individual with strong skills in time management
  • Customer service
  • Problem solving
  • Conflict resolution
  • Performance monitoring
  • Time management
  • Quality assurance
  • Task delegation
  • Vendor management
  • Employee training
  • Inventory management
  • Decision-making
  • Multi-tasking
  • Understanding the importance of flexibility and kindness in the work environment

Timeline

Manager of Operations

Beloved Boutique
06.2021 - 11.2024

Quality Assurance Inspector

Paragon Lodging
10.2020 - 06.2021

Program Manager

Domus Pacis Family Respite
12.2017 - 06.2020

Product Sales Seasonal Help

Vail Resorts
10.2017 - 04.2021

Museum Assistant

Mountain Top Children's Museum
06.2012 - 06.2017

Wilderness EMT and IV Certificate -

Colorado Mountain College

200 yoga teacher training - Ashtanga yoga, Pancha Karma Cleansing, Certificate in Ayurvedic Lifestyle Counseling

Rocky Mountain Institute of Yoga and Ayurvedic Medicine

Graduate -

Bolivar High School

Some College (No Degree) - General Studies

Colorado Mountain College
Catherine Starnes