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Chanda Coffey

Madison

Summary

Highly motivated professional with several years of entrepreneurial and management experience. Skillfully creates and maintains professional and loyal relationships with co-workers, staff and clients while managing administrative and sales employees. Comfortable working independently as manager and leader and as collaborative team member. Applies business acumen and experience and exercises decisive judgment to meet and exceed organizational goals.

Entrepreneurial Owner with experience and solid history of business success. Built operations from ground up with strategic and scalable approaches. Well-oriented to quickly identify and capitalize on emerging opportunities.

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.

Accomplished owner offering several years of progressive business experience. Dedicated to maximizing bottom-line profits with forward-thinking approaches and clear focus on continuous improvement. Knowledgeable about financial administration, regulatory compliance, and recordkeeping.

Entrepreneurial Owner known for outstanding productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possess specialized skills in strategic planning, financial management, and team leadership. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring successful business operations and growth.

Seasoned owner with broad experience in managing multiple facets of business. Strong background in operations, financial oversight and strategic planning. Skilled at fostering growth through innovative problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Noteworthy contributions to prior work include improved efficiency, increased revenue and enhanced team performance.

Knowledgeable professional with several years of experience bringing planning and problem-solving abilities. Focused on maximizing resource utilization to support scalable operations and increase bottom-line profitability. Organized and systematic with natural relationship-building and leadership talents.

Resourceful professional in management operations known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in strategic planning, team leadership, and operational improvement. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring seamless execution of business strategies and enhancement of team performance.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
2024
2024
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Owner & Operator

Coffey's Custom Graphic & Design
Madison
01.2015 - Current
  • Designed custom graphics for various client projects and promotional materials.
  • Collaborated with clients to understand design needs and preferences.
  • Managed project timelines to ensure timely delivery of graphic designs.
  • Developed branding materials including logos, business cards, and brochures.
  • Utilized graphic design software to create high-quality visual content.
  • Coordinated with vendors to source materials for print production.
  • Trained and mentored junior designers on best practices and design techniques.
  • Oversaw daily operations to maintain efficient workflow in the design studio.
  • Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
  • Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
  • Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
  • Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
  • Identified new opportunities for growth, expansion, and diversification.
  • Developed strategic plans to increase profitability and efficiency.
  • Reviewed legal documents related to business operations.
  • Created marketing campaigns to attract new customers.
  • Hosted special events to boost brand awareness and increase community engagement.

Dining Room Manager

Willows Tavern
Waunakee
01.2000 - 07.2019
  • Managed daily dining room operations to ensure smooth service flow.
  • Trained and supervised staff on service standards and customer engagement.
  • Coordinated dining room setup and cleanliness for optimal guest experience.
  • Developed schedules to optimize staffing during peak hours.
  • Maintained inventory levels for dining supplies and equipment.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely food delivery to guests.
  • Implemented training programs to enhance team performance and service quality.
  • Maintained presence on dining room floor and assisted team to support efficiency of service.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner.
  • Scheduled front of house staff to open, close and work dining room floor daily.
  • Reported staff performance, inventory, overall dining room needs and special events information to Food and Beverage Director.
  • Acted as liaison between head of kitchen staff and front of house to update staff on menu updates, special requests, and canceled items.
  • Adhered to and enforced health and safety standards regarding food preparation, serving, and storage.
  • Arranged proper seating facilities to promote rules and regulations concerning safety, fire and health concerns.
  • Reviewed closing reports at end of shifts and corrected mistakes.

Line Leader

American Girl
De Forest
05.2013 - 01.2018
  • Trained new team members on safety and operational procedures.
  • Supervised daily operations on the production line at American Gitk.
  • Coordinated workflow between different production stations effectively.
  • Monitored equipment performance and reported any issues promptly.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations and best practices consistently.
  • Assisted in maintaining inventory levels and organization of materials.
  • Communicated effectively with team members to resolve production challenges.
  • Implemented process improvements to enhance efficiency on the line.
  • Monitored production lines to ensure accuracy of product quality, quantity, and timing.
  • Managed daily staff rotations and ensured workers were in their assigned positions.
  • Developed strategies for improving operational efficiency and productivity.
  • Enforced proper usage of Personal Protective Equipment among all personnel at the workplace.
  • Inspected equipment for cleanliness following each shift.

Education

Bachelor of Accounting -

Madison Area Technical College
Madison, WI
09.2008 - 06.2025

East High School
Madison, Wisconsin

Skills

  • Graphic design
  • Brand development
  • Project management
  • Budgeting and finance
  • Customer relationship management
  • Staff training and development
  • Effective communication
  • Team leadership
  • Problem solving
  • Time management
  • Creative thinking
  • Hiring and staffing
  • Staff management
  • Growth strategy implementation
  • Business marketing
  • Design coordination
  • Staff hiring
  • Small business operations
  • Program creation and implementation
  • Business planning
  • Cash flow optimization
  • Quality management systems
  • Client service
  • Social media control
  • Customer relations
  • Sales strategy development
  • Supply chain optimization
  • Operations management
  • Business management
  • Sales leadership

Timeline

Owner & Operator

Coffey's Custom Graphic & Design
01.2015 - Current

Line Leader

American Girl
05.2013 - 01.2018

Bachelor of Accounting -

Madison Area Technical College
09.2008 - 06.2025

Dining Room Manager

Willows Tavern
01.2000 - 07.2019

East High School
Chanda Coffey