Deedra Kennison
Paris
Summary
Dynamic business owner and former Drafter at Kimberly-Clark, skilled in operations management and client engagement optimization. Successfully developed a thriving business from the ground up, fostering strong vendor relationships and implementing effective marketing strategies. Known for exceptional people skills and a commitment to quality, ensuring projects meet specifications and deadlines.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Office Manager
Self-employed/All Phase Electric
Paris
01.2005 - 06.2022
- Ensured compliance with all local laws and regulations related to the business operations.
- Reviewed financial statements on a monthly basis in order to assess financial health of the organization.
- Developed relationships with key stakeholders, such as suppliers and vendors, in order to secure advantageous terms for the company.
- Conducted regular meetings with employees to review progress towards company goals.
- Analyzed competitor's pricing and product offerings in order to remain competitive within the market.
- Monitored cash flow to ensure proper budgeting of resources.
- Established strong relationships with vendors to ensure quality products at competitive prices.
- Investigated new technologies that could improve efficiency within the organization.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for supplies and services.
- Established marketing strategies, such as social media campaigns, to promote the business.
- Oversaw daily operations of the business and provided guidance when needed.
- Updated website content regularly according to current trends within target markets.
- Developed business from ground up and prepared records and operations for smooth handover to new owners.
- Conferred with customers to understand needs and finalize purchase orders.
- Supervised company social media and marketing efforts to expand brand awareness and attract new customers.
- Kept records for production, inventory, income, and expenses.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
Drafter
Kimberly-Clark
Paris
01.2005 - 04.2007
- Maintained organized archives of completed design projects.
- Validated drawings against customer specifications prior to release.
- Edited existing CAD documents to meet project requirements.
- Researched and reviewed existing blueprints to identify discrepancies or errors.
- Generated reports based on collected data from CAD files.
- Performed complex calculations to ensure accuracy of drawings.
- Communicated effectively with clients and colleagues throughout the design process.
- Checked all dimensions on drawing sets before submission to ensure accuracy.
- Integrated new technologies into the company's workflow processes.
- Participated in design meetings and coordinated with design team to incorporate client requirements and align plans.
- Collaborated with architects, engineers, and customers to quickly resolve planning and construction issues on many projects.
- Kept to tight deadlines and forged strong team bonds to accomplish challenging objectives.
- Documented team work hours and submitted reports.
- Produced drawings using CAD software, drafting machines or hand tools.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Drafting
Paris Junior College
Paris, Texas, TX12-2005
Business Administration
Texas A&M University, Commerce, TX, US
Commerce, TXSkills
- Business administration
- Operations management
- Quality management systems
- Project management
- Client engagement optimization
- Agile methodology implementation
- People skills
- Positivity
- Time management
- Work very well with others/team
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Owner/Office Manager
Self-employed/All Phase Electric
01.2005 - 06.2022
Drafter
Kimberly-Clark
01.2005 - 04.2007
Associate of Applied Science - Drafting
Paris Junior College
Business Administration
Texas A&M University, Commerce, TX, US
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