Edward Wooldridge
Powhatan,Virginia
Summary
Motivated business professional bringing 15 years of entrepreneurial experience. Dedicated and personable with extensive experience in managing administrative and sales operations and personnel. Well-versed in training, educating, motivating and supporting staff members.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Owner
Liberty Bail Bonds, LLC
01.1999 - 01.2009
- Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
- Worked with marketing teams to create print and online advertisements to bring in new customers.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
Education
No Degree - Music Education
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA05.1989
Bachelor of Science - Music Education
University of Richmond
Richmond, VA06.1969
Skills
- Issue Resolution
- Staff Management
- Process Improvement
- Public Speaking
- Incident Response
- Sales Planning
- Negotiation and Persuasion
- Financial Administration
- Performance Improvement
- Attention to Detail
- Operations Start-Up
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Driven and Determined
- Customer Relations
- Articulate Communication
- Bookkeeping
- Executive Leadership
- People and Culture
Playing guitar
Played professionally with the Navy Show Band West in San Diego, Ca
Taught guitar from the beginning level through the college level.
Played in many bands throughout the years at all levels and at all styles of guitar.
Timeline
Business Owner
Liberty Bail Bonds, LLC
01.1999 - 01.2009
No Degree - Music Education
Virginia Commonwealth University
Bachelor of Science - Music Education
University of Richmond
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