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Kimberly Vowteras

Kimberly Vowteras

Manager Freedom Rocks Crystal Boutique/ Master Reiki Practioner
Long Branch,NJ

Summary

Astute and enterprising business woman, mother, and friend. Successful at leading every facet of new and ongoing operations. Strategic thinker and tactical decision-maker with passion for community, wellbeing, art, energy, management, work and a willingness to take on any challenge; and support and encourage my team.

Trustworthy Manager and Confidante, with many years of experience managing all facets of life, and different personalities in a work place.

Clear, yet compassionate, communicator and driven leader with focus on daily diligence and professionalism.

Customer-focused, visionary-thinking Retail Manager and human.

Detail oriented. Able to create and make life beautiful, and uplifting.

Seeking to maintain a position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Shop Manager

Freedom Rocks Co
Asbury Park, United States
10.2021 - Current
  • Strengthened merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost sales.
  • Established and optimized schedules to keep coverage and service in line with forecasted demands.
  • Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues and difficult customers.
  • Managed inventory control, cash control and store opening and closing procedures.
  • Continually merchandising for the most aesthetic appeal of the shop.
  • Led startup and grand opening of the shop.
  • Delivered excellent customer service by addressing and resolving customer inquiries and complaints.
  • Monitored and facilitated Google Business Page to maximize exposure.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
  • Mentored sales team in applying effective sales techniques and delivering top-notch customer service.
  • Submitted reports to senior management to aid in business decision-making and planning.
  • Uploaded digital media to online storefront.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.

Master Reiki Practioner

Self- Radiant Energy & Healing
Long Branch, NJ
01.2019 - Current
  • Introduced meditation, guided imagery, breathing techniques and reiki to patients and families.
  • Effectively maintained caseload of 5-7 sessions per week using alternative therapies.
  • Guided group therapy/ meditation/ Reiki for clients with focus on self-advocacy, self-healing and empowerment at Freedom Rocks, Asbury Park
  • Guided Group Therapy / Reiki Session for clients at Universal Institute, Brain Rehab Facility.
  • Counsel up to 4 patients weekly with issues such as mood disorders, PTSD and anxiety, and medical issues- i.e. Cancer patients.
  • Coordinated workshops using holistic approaches such as feng shui, reiki and meditation.
  • Delivered exceptional level of service to each customer by listening to concerns and answering questions.
  • Offers Hands On Reiki, Distant Reiki, group meditations, localized Reiki for specific issues and Reiki on animals.

Vintage and Antique Dealer

Antique Emporium Of Asbury Park
Asbury Park, NJ
11.2017 - 11.2020
  • Bought and sold vintage furniture with an emphasis on bohemian and 70's style.
  • Merchandised my space, the right side window, of the Antique Emporium
  • Merchandise help for other dealers
  • Developed marketing content - promotional materials and advertisements for social media.
  • Increased customer engagement through social media.
  • Engaged online audiences by placing strong focus on sales process support and responding to inquiries and comments timely and knowledgeably.
  • Monitored online presence of company's brand to engage with users and strengthen customer relationships.
  • Monitored and facilitated Google Business Page to maximize exposure for 50+ dealers
  • Corresponded with online customers to address questions or complaints about products, policies or shipping methods.
  • Uploaded digital media to online storefront/
  • Successfully shipped furniture pieces nationwide, from online sales.
  • Promoted products in online communities through weblog or discussion-forum postings, e-mail marketing programs or online advertising.

Vintage and Antique Dealer

Riverbank Antiques
Red Bank, NJ

Essentially the same as work at Antique Emporium. When the building was sold, I moved to the Emporium.

Skills

    Organization

Flexible and Adaptable

Teamwork and Collaboration

Interpersonal Communication

Critical Thinking

Time Management

Teambuilding

Cash register operation

Conflict Resolution

Decision Making

Computer Skills

Written Communication

Multitasking Abilities

Timeline

Shop Manager

Freedom Rocks Co
10.2021 - Current

Master Reiki Practioner

Self- Radiant Energy & Healing
01.2019 - Current

Vintage and Antique Dealer

Antique Emporium Of Asbury Park
11.2017 - 11.2020

Vintage and Antique Dealer

Riverbank Antiques
Kimberly VowterasManager Freedom Rocks Crystal Boutique/ Master Reiki Practioner