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Cheryl Baker

Cheryl Baker

Huntersville,NC

Summary

Motivated, small business owner, with excellent design & marketing skills. Strive in customer service and have more than 40 years of experience. Highly effective and comfortable working with people at all levels in organization.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner

Teddy Bear Affairs
12.2020 - Current
  • Boost revenue with effective marketing strategies and establishing strong & repeat customer relations.
  • Managed daily operations for a successful small business, ensuring efficient processes and high quality product including production, websites and finanaces.
  • Maintain high customer satisfaction.
  • Developed strategic partnerships with suppliers, negotiating favorable terms to control costs and improve product offerings.
  • Design and implement patterns and products for retail sale.

Executive Director

Stuart Sailfish Club
10.2017 - 12.2020
  • Fundraising for non profit by producing local events, community involvement and increasing club membership.
  • Developed strategic partnerships with key stakeholders to increase revenue. Maintained company's website and social media links.
  • Managed diverse team of volunteers to make each fundraising event successful.
  • Completed basic clerical duties along with monthly sales tax reports, board meeting reports and 401(c)3 documentation requirements.

Owner

RJ Marine Group, Inc
06.2007 - 10.2016
  • Enhanced company profitability by reducing overhead costs and negotiating favorable contracts with suppliers.
  • Managed financial operations to ensure fiscal responsibility, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
  • Maintained staff of 5-6 ,while keeping a safe work environment, by enforcing strict safety protocols and regularly updating staff on industry best practices.
  • Fostered inclusive workplace culture that valued diversity, collaboration, and continuous learning.
  • Delivered exceptional results under tight deadlines by prioritizing tasks effectively and delegating responsibilities appropriately throughout the team.
  • Basic clerical duties including customer service, scheduling projects with clients, troubleshooting, training, sales tax and payroll processing.

Education

High School Diploma -

Roxbury High School
Succasunna, NJ
06.1976

Skills

  • Budget Administration
  • Staff hiring
  • Small business operations
  • Marketing
  • Issue Resolution
  • Cost Control and Budgeting
  • Task Delegation
  • Start-Up Operations

Websites

Sewing

I learned to sew as a small girl and it has been a creativite outlet my whole life. I love that it provides not only joy to me, but my creations bring joy to my clients. I am currently making Teddy Bears of all sorts including Memory Bears.

Timeline

Owner

Teddy Bear Affairs
12.2020 - Current

Executive Director

Stuart Sailfish Club
10.2017 - 12.2020

Owner

RJ Marine Group, Inc
06.2007 - 10.2016

High School Diploma -

Roxbury High School

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