Cole Coletro
Portland,ME
Summary
Dynamic business owner with a proven track record at Barn Lights Events & Weddings, excelling in operations management and customer service. Successfully implemented marketing strategies that significantly boosted brand awareness. Skilled in hiring and training, fostering a positive work environment that enhanced employee retention and satisfaction.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner/Operator
Barn Lights Events & Weddings
01.2017 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing issues promptly to ensure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing high-quality services and timely communication.
- Managed daily operations for optimal efficiency, streamlining processes to reduce costs.
- Established strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring consistent delivery of goods and services at competitive prices.
- Ensured compliance with relevant regulations, maintaining proper documentation and licensing requirements.
- Developed and implemented successful marketing strategies, resulting in increased brand awareness and customer base.
- Kept all building areas and equipment functional and well-organized to promote business performance.
- Cultivated a positive work environment, leading to higher employee retention rates and overall job satisfaction.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Oversaw the hiring process, selecting highly skilled candidates who contributed significantly to company success.
- Facilitated open communication channels among staff members, promoting teamwork for enhanced performance.
Marketing Assistant & Sales
XURON
09.2016 - 03.2018
- Updated spreadsheets with statistical, financial and non-financial information.
- Increased brand awareness by implementing targeted marketing campaigns and social media strategies.
- Assisted in the creation of persuasive marketing materials such as brochures and product sheets.
- Collaborated with graphic designers to produce visually appealing marketing collateral that captured brand's essence.
- Engaged with Xuron’s distributor in Brazil to strengthen relationships, gain market insights, and explore collaborative opportunities.
Graphic Designer
Self Employed Web
01.2011 - Current
- Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
- Created engaging social media graphics that drove user engagement and increased online visibility.
- Employed design fundamentals when selecting typography, composition, layout, and color in design work.
- Developed innovative design concepts that effectively communicated brand identity and boosted overall brand awareness.
- Conceptualized unique logo designs for startups, establishing strong visual identities that resonated with target markets.
- Developed and implemented WordPress sites, themes and plugins. Installed required plugins and additional coding to fit final design and functionality requirements.
- Implemented and assessed performance of SEO best practices.
Education
Operations Management
Catholic University of Brasilia
Brasilia, BR06-2017
Associate of Applied Science - Health Studies
York County Community College
Wells, ME08-2019
Skills
- Operations management
- Documentation and reporting
- Hiring
- Business planning
- Human resources
- Budget development
- Marketing strategy development
- Business operations management
- Strong work ethic
- Decision-making
- Dependable and reliable
- Customer service
Certification
- NACP Level, [National Advocate Credentialing Program] - June 30,2026
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Owner/Operator
Barn Lights Events & Weddings
01.2017 - Current
Marketing Assistant & Sales
XURON
09.2016 - 03.2018
Graphic Designer
Self Employed Web
01.2011 - Current
Operations Management
Catholic University of Brasilia
Associate of Applied Science - Health Studies
York County Community College
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