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HARSIMRAN KAUR

Miami Beach,FL

Summary

Successful marketing leader with proven accomplishments in driving growth and increasing profits. Articulate and driven leader with high energy and engaging personality. Hardworking team builder motivational in maximizing personnel performance and surpassing business objectives. Proactive and achievement-oriented 30 years of marketing and leadership experience with special emphasis helping clientele in service industry. Effectively increases social media reach and client digital profile to catapult company forward with sustained growth. Articulate communicator, natural leader and organized manager.

Work History

NIC Subject Matter Expert

NIC
03.2017 - Current
  • Developed National level state board exams.
  • Identified the testing passing score for the testers.
  • Collaborated with senior management and business line management to identify and prioritize new concepts for development and launch.
  • Documented test progress scores through case notes and documentation.
  • Designed and prepared technical reports, studies and related documentation.

Business Development Director

Salon Savarna
01.2010 - Current
  • Founded this beauty brand www.savarnas.com
  • Founded this beauty line www.savarnasmantra.com
  • Managed day-to-day development issues.
  • Researched and identified opportunities for account growth, account penetration and market expansion.
  • Collaborated with sales and marketing departments to support business objectives and client acquisition.
  • Completed and submitted monthly and yearly reports to support executive decision making.
  • Negotiated and closed long-term agreements with new clients in assigned territory.

NIC Certified Examiner

PSI
02.2015 - 12.2024
  • Conducted practice exams for students on practical sections.
  • Followed the state curriculum accurately with detailed critical standards
  • Prepared students for the national state cosmetology exam/ esthetician exam passing % success.
  • Supervised and monitored students' use of tools and equipment.
  • Observed and evaluated students' work to determine progress, provide feedback and make suggestions for improvement in their test scores based on the critical standards.

Public Relations Officer

Princess Hotel And Casino
12.2007 - 12.2009
  • Gathered information on customer opinions and adjusted plans to capitalize on current trends.
  • Communicated with media weekly to build relationships and optimize press coverage.
  • Developed campaigns to increase public awareness of company and engage customers.
  • Forged strong media relationships to further public relations goals.

Brand Manager

L'Occitane En Provence(India Region)
02.2004 - 12.2007


  • Planned, implemented and tracked sales and marketing strategies to promote brand products.
  • Coordinated innovative strategies to accomplish marketing objectives and boost long-term profitability.
  • Conceptualized brand identity and developed unique accompanying graphic style and tone for use in communications.
  • Developed and implemented favorable pricing structures balancing firm objectives against customer targets.

Corporate Operations Manager 5 Years

Health Total
01.1999 - 02.2004
  • Health total 5 years ( India Region)
  • Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications and missed deadlines.
  • Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe or ineffective practices.
  • Partnered with vendors and suppliers to effectively manage and budget.
  • Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.

Store Manager

Wintech Computers
01.1998 - 05.1999
  • Managed inventory control, cash control and store opening and closing procedures.
  • Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
  • Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
  • Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.
  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge and service requirements.

Academic Counselor

Aptech Computers
02.1997 - 01.1998
  • Maintained student database and electronic records for each student contact.
  • Answered student inquiries and resolved problems related to curriculum and course prerequisites.
  • Educated students on course selection to align with career goals.
  • Mentored students, offering advice and support on topic selection, appropriateness and academic value.
  • Coordinated follow up and student outreach to monitor academic progress for at-risk students.
  • Conducted seminars, workshops, and educational presentations for enrichment opportunities for students.

Education

MBA - Business Management And Health Care Systems

Strayer University
03.2023

BBA - Business Management

Strayer University
Washington, DC

Master Instructor Esthetician License - undefined

The Nelson College
2013

Master Esthetician -

The Chrysm Institute of Esthetics
2012

Permanent Makeup And Tattoo Artist - Permanent Cosmetics And Tattooing

Virginia Makeup School of Makeup
2010

Baccalaureate - undefined

Internal School of Geneva
1997

Skills

  • Leadership qualities
  • Time management
  • Problem solver
  • Team leader
  • Instructor qualities to coach
  • Writing
  • Clear communication
  • Constructive Conflict management
  • Creative
  • Customer Service
  • Decision making
  • Adaptability

Languages

English
Full Professional
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Punjabi
Full Professional

Timeline

NIC Subject Matter Expert

NIC
03.2017 - Current

NIC Certified Examiner

PSI
02.2015 - 12.2024

Business Development Director

Salon Savarna
01.2010 - Current

Public Relations Officer

Princess Hotel And Casino
12.2007 - 12.2009

Brand Manager

L'Occitane En Provence(India Region)
02.2004 - 12.2007

Corporate Operations Manager 5 Years

Health Total
01.1999 - 02.2004

Store Manager

Wintech Computers
01.1998 - 05.1999

Academic Counselor

Aptech Computers
02.1997 - 01.1998

MBA - Business Management And Health Care Systems

Strayer University

BBA - Business Management

Strayer University

Master Instructor Esthetician License - undefined

The Nelson College

Master Esthetician -

The Chrysm Institute of Esthetics

Permanent Makeup And Tattoo Artist - Permanent Cosmetics And Tattooing

Virginia Makeup School of Makeup

Baccalaureate - undefined

Internal School of Geneva
HARSIMRAN KAUR