DONNA BOWMAN
HERNANDO,FL
Summary
Brand Representative dedicated to driving awareness and promoting market growth. Experienced in researching, hosting and coordinating marketing events. Skilled in helping customers find desirable products and boosting sales.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Brand Representative
Beverly Hills Bronze Tanning Salon
Beverly Hills, FL
01.2016 - 12.2018
- Www.facebook.com/beverly
- Monitored and managed daily operations of the salon in a fast- paced environment. Promoting all the newest Tanning products.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Increased brand awareness through event marketing, demonstrations, sales, and brand promotion.
- Approached strangers and interacted in natural conversation with goal of developing brand loyalty.
- Planned future sampling opportunities and special events.
- Provided exceptional customer service to drive satisfaction.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Owner/Brand Representative
Quick Stop Barber and Beauty
Beverly Hills, FL
01.2008 - 12.2018
- Www.facebook.com/quickstep
- I interacted with clients, trained and monitored staff
- I Completed accounting duties
- I used my organizational skills, team building capabilities, budgeting knowledge, problem-solving, and attention to detail skills daily.
- Creating and promoting the Quick Stop product line of Hair Care products
- Showed understanding of customer's personal style and preferences when offering product advice.
- Increased brand awareness through event marketing, demonstrations, sales, and brand promotion.
- Assisted customers with product selection based on individual needs and preferences.
- Established and maintained positive relationships with customers.
- Greeted customers warmly and pleasantly answered inquiries.
- Communicated product value, quality, and style to educate and entice potential customers.
Multi-Unit Manager
Great Clips
01.2005 - 12.2008
- I hired and trained employees for multiple locations
- I recruited staff while teaching classes at our local
- Beauty Schools
- I successfully grew client retention and profits to eventually reach top salon in our division.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Pinellas Technical Education Center
Clearwater, FLBachelor's degree - Business Administration and Marketing
Florida Metropolitan University
Clearwater, FL1994
Associates degree - Paralegal Sciences
Florida Metropolitan University
Clearwater, FL1992
Skills
- Entrepreneurship
- Social Media Marketing
- Marketing
- Sales
- Event
- Planning
- Advertising
- Nonprofits
- Budgets
- Event Management
- Public Relations
- Trade Shows
- Sales Management
- Research
- Account Management
- Marketing Communications
- Business
- Development
- Retail
- Management
- Fundraising
- Negotiation
- Coaching
- Community Outreach
- Team Leadership
- Time
- Search engines
- Microsoft Access
- Mentoring
- Personal Assistant Experience
- Project Management
- Team Management
- Recruiting
- Social media management
- Google Docs
- Digital Marketing
- Leadership
- Profit & loss
- Supervising experience
- Budgeting
- Payroll
- Product Ambassador (10 years)
- Brand Awareness and Identity
- Social Media Expertise
- POS Transactions
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Lead Generation
Accomplishments
Awarded Small Business of the year from Score.
Awarded the Ralph Russo Entrepreneurial Award
Guest speaker at the College of Central Florida
Certificate of Recognition from the U.S. Congress
Featured Business Owner in Women of Distinction Magazine 2016
Member of the Chamber of Commerce.
Member of National Honor Society
Honor roll, Presidents list, Directors list, Dean’s list
Pinellas Technical Education Center (PTEC), Culinary Arts Diploma with
Honors.
Petsch Award for Hospitality Excellence given by the Florida Restaurant
Association
Volunteer Work
Creator of “Citrus People Helping People”
www.facebook.com/groups/citrusnews
Member of Leadership Citrus. Class 2017
Hosted, Organized and ran several local Fundraisers including:
The Boys and Girls Club, American Legion Post 237, Beverly Hills Surveillance Unit,
V.F.W Post 10087, C.A.S.A. Locks of Love, America Cancer Society
along with several donations given to local charities
ABILITIES, Yearly Wine Tasting and Cooking Auction, representing Le
Bordeaux restaurant
Founder and Committee Member for COOKING FOR KIDS 2000
Founded and ran a children’s play group LITTLE ANGELS consisting of
15 members
Founded and ran PROUD SINGLE PARENTS support group
Titled Mrs Dunedin 1998
Additional Information
- Authorized to work in the US for any employer
- Awards , Manager of the Year January 2008 Awarded Manager of the Year for the South East Division. Small Business of the Year May 2013 Awarded Small Business of the Year by S.C.O.R.E in Citrus County Petsch Award September 2006 Awarded the Petsch Award given by the Florida Restaurant Association Certificate of Excellence June 2007 Awarded Certificate of Excellence Award several times for Great Clips
Timeline
Brand Representative
Beverly Hills Bronze Tanning Salon
01.2016 - 12.2018
Owner/Brand Representative
Quick Stop Barber and Beauty
01.2008 - 12.2018
Multi-Unit Manager
Great Clips
01.2005 - 12.2008
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Pinellas Technical Education Center
Bachelor's degree - Business Administration and Marketing
Florida Metropolitan University
Associates degree - Paralegal Sciences
Florida Metropolitan University
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