ELIZABETH HOSKINS
Sales/Project Manager
Carmel,IN
Summary
ABOUT ME
Experience with managing team members, meeting sales goals, providing the best customer service and motivating others. Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously from conception to completion. Possess the ability to relate to people at any level of business and management and have proven communication skills, both written and oral. Skilled as innovative and effective problem-solver. Highly organized and possess the ability to rapidly adapt to new technology and procedures
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Owner and Operator • Manager • Lead Scuba Instructor
OUTER REEF SCUBA
Indianapolis, IN
10.2019 - Current
- Founded small business in 2019
- Built network of local and national scuba divers
- Personalized customer service
- Continue to build revenue and increase sales
- Following up leads
- Local and International Travel Planning and Coordinating
- Planning and executing community events, with high attention to small details
- Manage variety of schedules including 6 staff and incoming clients
- Established welcoming community for potential clients
- Marketing and promotion using Facebook Business, Instagram, Newsletters and Print
- Maintain highly organized work space: files, records and equipment to be serviced
- Monitor incoming and out going inventory, purchasing and receiving
- Managed day-to-day business operations
- Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs
- Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels
- Developed in house academic presentations for Scuba Instruction
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions
- Generated revenues yearly and effectively capitalized on industry growth
- Optimized team hiring, training and performance
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions
- Introduced new methods, practices and systems to reduce turnaround time
Homeschool Teacher
Work From Home
Carmel , Indiana
08.2015 - 10.2019
- Collaborate with Indiana State Standards to develop effective lesson plans and subject curriculum
- Develop and assess proper test papers that properly correspond with student
- Discuss material learned and assessment analysis with student
- Initiate, plan, and implement specific learning guidelines
- Provide necessary homework to help enhance that day's lessons
- Graded homework, quizzes, classwork and exams to report on progress of student achievements
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
- Organized hands-on instructional activities to supplement textbook instruction to engage and motivate students
- Led groups of students on field trips to enriching destinations, introducing to new experiences and broadening education
- Researched and chose appropriate curriculum to meet children's abilities and grade levels
- Submitted and assembled student portfolios for local school district to satisfy legal guidelines
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities
ASSISTANT MANAGER MAURICES
MAURICES
Carmel, Indiana
02.2012 - 08.2015
- Supervised day to day management of retail boutique
- Grew company revenue through sales and credit cards
- Established strong and loyal customer base
- Maintained company standards of visual merchandising
- Dedicated time to development of sales associates
- Managed schedules and performance for staff of 12
- Lead shift supervisor
- Motivated and encouraged staff to meet sales goals
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic
- Developed team communications and information for meetings
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere
Master Photographer, Owner
DOLCE STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHY & DESIGN
Phoenix, AZ
04.2009 - 08.2015
- Established photography studio in competitive market
- Conducted photo shoots for newborns, seniors, families, and weddings
- Managed variety of personalities to ensure completely satisfied customers
- Consulted clients on photography packages, and services
- Grew loyal clientele yearly
- Marketed and promoted business
- Managed day-to-day business operations
- Generated revenues yearly and effectively capitalized on industry growth
- Established foundational processes for business operations
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations
- Conducted target market research to discover customer needs and analyze competitor trends
- Aligned branding initiatives and sales strategies with client goals
- Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels
- Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers
Education
Associate of Arts - Photography
Modesto Junior College
Modesto, CA 01.2001 - 05.2003
Skills
Warm and cold leads development
Team collaboration and leadership
Team building and leadership
Team leadership and coaching
Leadership and supervision
Qualifying and prospecting leads
Staff leadership and direction
Sales training and leadership
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
It is never too late to be what you might have been.
George Eliot
Timeline
Owner and Operator • Manager • Lead Scuba Instructor
OUTER REEF SCUBA
10.2019 - Current
Homeschool Teacher
Work From Home
08.2015 - 10.2019
ASSISTANT MANAGER MAURICES
MAURICES
02.2012 - 08.2015
Master Photographer, Owner
DOLCE STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHY & DESIGN
04.2009 - 08.2015
Associate of Arts - Photography
Modesto Junior College
01.2001 - 05.2003