Dorothy Juma
Chesapeake,Virginia
Summary
Highly motivated professional with 19 years of entrepreneurial and management experience. Skillfully creates and maintains professional and loyal relationships with co-workers, staff and clients while managing administrative and sales employees. Comfortable working independently as manager and leader and as collaborative team member. Applies business acumen and experience and exercises decisive judgment to meet and exceed organizational goals. Motivational, diplomatic and respectful of people from different backgrounds.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Cigar Masters
Chesapeake, Virginia
02.2004 - 07.2012
- Kept records for production, inventory, income, and expenses.
- Appraised inventory levels on frequent basis, ordering new merchandise to keep quantities well-stocked.
- Analyzed industry trends to develop competitive strategies.
- Developed business from ground up and prepared records and operations for smooth handover to new owners.
Owner
Mr. Wholesale
Portsmouth, VA
10.2012 - 9.1-2022
- Improved productivity initiatives, managing budgets and accounts, coordinating itinerary and scheduling appointments.
- Developed and implemented successful sales strategies to meet business goals.
- Prepared weekly schedules to verify proper floor coverage within fiscal guidelines.
- Executed performance reviews to encourage improved productivity for team members.
- Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
- Developed policies and procedures for the organization.
- Created marketing campaigns to attract new customers.
- Conducted performance reviews for employees on a regular basis.
Education
Real Estate Salesperson -
Alpha College
Virginia Beach03-2005
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology
Iona College
New Rochelle, NYSkills
- KPI Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Marketing Tactics
- Labor Relations
- Budget Administration
Affiliations
- Vice President of the Chesapeake Citizens Advisory Board
- Treasurer of the Chesapeake Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Owner
Mr. Wholesale
10.2012 - 9.1-2022
Owner
Cigar Masters
02.2004 - 07.2012
Real Estate Salesperson -
Alpha College
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology
Iona College