Debbie Sargent
Clinton,MA
Summary
Dynamic entrepreneur with a proven track record in small business operations and project management, notably at Staples, Inc. Excelled in relationship building, enhancing customer satisfaction, and driving repeat business through meticulous attention to detail and strategic marketing. Achieved significant improvements in operational efficiency and team productivity by leveraging decision-making and customer service skills.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Sunshine Lodge
08.2022 - Current
- Oversee operation of an off the grid lodge. Duties include: Maintaining website, Marketing, Coordination of travel for guests. Budgeting and purchasing of all food and alcohol. Lodge operates November - April.
Owner
Sunshine Cafe
05.2017 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations. Tasks including but not limited to: budgeting, menu creation, marketing, cooking, serving, dealing with vendors.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with customers, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
Wedding Photographer, Owner
Prism Wedding Photography
01.1989 - Current
- Duties Include: Hiring and training of Wedding Photographers, Photographing weddings, marketing to brides and grooms. Mass Mailings. Setting up interviews at my studio.
- Developed customized photography packages tailored to meet the unique requirements of each couple.
- Enhanced client satisfaction with attentiveness to their specific needs and preferences in wedding photography.
- Delivered high-quality edited images for clients, showcasing their special day through a personalized photo album.
Senior Executive Administrative Assistant
Staples, Inc.
12.1999 - 09.2021
- Supported a Senior VP and 10 Sales Representatives.
- Responsible for reading and responding to emails, typing correspondence, setting up meetings, greeting vendors, reserving conference rooms, creating PowerPoint presentations under strict deadlines, answering phones and coordinating travel.
- Developed detailed meeting agendas, resulting in more productive discussions among team members and decision makers.
Human Resouces Coordinator
Staples, Inc.
09.2011 - 05.2017
- Provided administrative duties for a supervisor and 32 associates
- Supported HR functions with emphasis on record keeping, data entry, and general HR tasks.
- Coordinated service award recognition for US employees for 3 years
- Prepared reports and coordinated disbursal of checks for corporate non-profit organization.
- Maintained Runzheimer company vehicle program for 2 years
Field Sales and Training Coordinator
Qualex, Inc.
07.1991 - 02.1996
- Extensive travel all over the US to set up one hour film developing machines in major drug store chains.
- Training of staff at the store locations on how to mix chemicals and develop film in one hour.
Administrative Assistant
Qualex, Inc.
07.1989 - 07.1991
- Support of 3 upper level managers.
- Assisted the sales team of 14 people.
- Duties included: Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors. Setting up meetings, travel arrangements, creating presentations, typing, filing and doing mass mailings.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
Education
Master of Arts - Human Resouces
Southern NH University
Manchester05.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
North Adams State College
North Adams05.1989
Skills
- Small business operations/Business Launch
- Relationship Building
- Project Management
- Staff hiring
- Product branding/Marketing
- Budget Development
- Attention to Detail
- Customer Service
- Decision-Making
Military Service
Achieved the rank of PFC in the Army National Guard. Dates of Service - 1989 - 1995.
Timeline
Owner
Sunshine Lodge
08.2022 - Current
Owner
Sunshine Cafe
05.2017 - Current
Human Resouces Coordinator
Staples, Inc.
09.2011 - 05.2017
Senior Executive Administrative Assistant
Staples, Inc.
12.1999 - 09.2021
Field Sales and Training Coordinator
Qualex, Inc.
07.1991 - 02.1996
Administrative Assistant
Qualex, Inc.
07.1989 - 07.1991
Wedding Photographer, Owner
Prism Wedding Photography
01.1989 - Current
Master of Arts - Human Resouces
Southern NH University
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
North Adams State College
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