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IVORY MCKOIN

West Monroe,Louisiana

Summary

Brick-and-mortar business Owner with 10+ years' experience.

Built client base from 0 to over 700 clients. Detail-oriented accounting professional with expertise in payroll, budgeting, and journal entry preparation. Proven ability to excel in customer service and sales, complemented by strong written and verbal communication skills. Certified in customer service and proficient in word processing, demonstrating a commitment to efficiency and reliability.

Highly motivated professional with several 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.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Owner

Ivory's Boutique
West Monroe, LA
03.2014 - Current
  • In my current role as a small business owner, I am solely responsible for the business website information, advertising, hosting gatherings, producing and marketing photos of clothing, and providing excellent customer service.
  • Utilizes the account management process to identify key customers and to develop specific action plans.
  • Creating business plans, arranging financing, hiring staff, reviewing sales, developing marketing strategies, overseeing daily activities, and identifying business opportunities.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends.
  • Analyzed market trends to identify new business opportunities.
  • Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
  • Analyzed industry trends to develop competitive strategies.
  • Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
  • Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
  • Monitored progress by establishing plans, budgets and measuring results.
  • Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
  • Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to business operations.
  • Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
  • Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
  • Researched potential partners in order to expand services offered.
  • Created marketing campaigns to attract new customers.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Updated and maintained databases with current information.

Physical therapy assistant

Acumen Fiscal Agent
10.2019 - 04.2020

(Due to family's needs and request I returned for a second time to assist this client)

  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to provide holistic patient care.
  • Helped patient accomplish treatment plan and accept therapeutic devices by administering manual exercises.
  • Ensured all equipment was functioning properly before use.
  • Assessed patient's strength capabilities prior to beginning treatment plan.
  • Assisted patients with removing clothing and supportive devices before appointments.
  • Recorded detailed prognosis, treatment, responses, and progress notes in patient charts.
  • Instructed patients on proper use of equipment and safety measures for home exercise programs.
  • Protected confidential documents to prevent unauthorized access.
  • Ensured compliance with all healthcare regulations and standards during therapy sessions.
  • Administered therapy treatments to patients using hands or therapeutic devices.
  • Designed home exercise programs to support continuation of therapeutic plan.
  • Took calls and scheduled appointments for patients.
  • Educated patients and families on exercises and home care techniques for continued care.
  • Maintained patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.

Master Barber

Self Employed Services
Monroe, LA
08.2010 - 04.2016
  • Balance accounts while maintaining monthly statements, and generating bill payments.
  • Communications, attentive listening, and organization skills are critical when maintaining a safe, productive environment.
  • Cleaned and sterilized scissors, combs and clippers in alignment with safety and sanitation standards.
  • Operated cash registers to receive payments from patrons.
  • Provided hair cutting, shaving, and styling services to male customers according to their individual preferences.
  • Assisted other team members in achieving daily goals.
  • Maintained business compliance with government regulations covering industry and licenses.
  • Trimmed and styled hair for weddings and special occasions to help clients look and feel best on big day.
  • Maximized profits and sustained operations through implementation of new sales strategies and marketing promotions.
  • Updated appointment calendar and set shift schedules.
  • Handled incoming phone calls and scheduled appointments.
  • Kept records of customer visits including treatments performed, products used, payment received.
  • Responded to customer inquiries by phone, email, and in person.

Physical therapy assistant

Acumen Fiscal Agent
08.2013 - 03.2016
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to provide holistic patient care.
  • Helped patient accomplish treatment plan and accept therapeutic devices by administering manual exercises.
  • Ensured all equipment was functioning properly before use.
  • Assessed patient's strength capabilities prior to beginning treatment plan.
  • Assisted patients with removing clothing and supportive devices before appointments.
  • Recorded detailed prognosis, treatment, responses, and progress notes in patient charts.
  • Instructed patients on proper use of equipment and safety measures for home exercise programs.
  • Protected confidential documents to prevent unauthorized access.
  • Ensured compliance with all healthcare regulations and standards during therapy sessions.
  • Administered therapy treatments to patients using hands or therapeutic devices.
  • Designed home exercise programs to support continuation of therapeutic plan.
  • Took calls and scheduled appointments for patients.
  • Educated patients and families on exercises and home care techniques for continued care.
  • Maintained patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.

Manager

Honeybee Beauty Supply
01.2011 - 04.2013
  • Recruiting, training, supervising, and appraising staff.
  • Managing budgets.
  • Maintaining statistical and financial records.
  • Dealing with customer queries and complaints.
  • Overseeing pricing and stock control.
  • Maximizing profitability and setting meetings.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
  • Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
  • Resolved customer complaints and issues promptly, maintaining a positive brand image.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure favorable terms and pricing.
  • Provided leadership during times of organizational change or crisis situations.
  • Negotiated contracts and agreements with vendors and suppliers to reduce costs.

Assembler

3-I Industry
03.2001 - 01.2004
  • Resolve assembly problems by meeting specifications, or notifying the supervisor to obtain additional resources.
  • Maintain a safe and clean working environment, complying with procedures.
  • Completed accurate assembly work by positioning and aligning components.
  • Set up and performed hand and automatic assembly operations on components, sub-assemblies and assemblies.
  • Follow established assembly methods and procedures to ensure product quality standards are met.
  • Collaborated with a team to meet or exceed production targets.
  • Packed finished products for shipment and prepared them according to shipping specifications.
  • Assembled and completed products according to production schedules.
  • Identify problems that may affect product quality and take corrective action when required.

Education

Accounting (Current)

University of Louisiana Monroe
Monroe, LA
01-2026

Associate of Arts - Payroll Accounting, Intermediate Accounting, Advanced Accounting, Computerized Accounting, Records Management, Presentation Graphics for Business Professionals, Office Procedures, Business Communication for Office Assistants, Career Development & Management, Spreadsheets & Database Management

Louisiana Delta Technical College
Monroe, LA
09.2018

State-licensed Barber - Shop Management and Sales, Sanitation Bacteriology Safety, Men's Hairpieces Theory, Facial Massage and Treatments, Shaving, Mustaches, Beards

Louisiana Delta Technical College
01-2003

Skills

  • Payroll Processing
  • Foundational Accounting Knowledge
  • Mathematical Business Applications
  • Business Language Proficiency
  • Computer Literacy- Excel
  • Microsoft Word Certification
  • Professional Certification in Customer Service
  • Professional Communication
  • Payroll Financial Oversight
  • Solid Understanding of Accounting Principles
  • Skilled in Financial Reporting and Analysis
  • Automated Financial Reporting
  • Records management
  • Excel- Spreadsheets & Database Management
  • Presentation graphics for business professionals
  • Office Procedures
  • Business Communication for Office Assistants
  • Career Development & Management
  • Sales leadership
  • Business marketing
  • Strong negotiation skills
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Documentation and recordkeeping

Certification

  • Microsoft Word
  • Customer Service
  • Business Communications

Training

  • Payroll Accounting
  • Intermediate Accounting
  • Advanced Accounting
  • Computerized Accounting
  • Records Management
  • Excel- Spreadsheets & Database Management
  • Presentation Graphics for Business Professionals
  • Office Procedures
  • Business Communication for Office Assistants
  • Career Development & Management

Timeline

Physical therapy assistant

Acumen Fiscal Agent
10.2019 - 04.2020

Owner

Ivory's Boutique
03.2014 - Current

Physical therapy assistant

Acumen Fiscal Agent
08.2013 - 03.2016

Manager

Honeybee Beauty Supply
01.2011 - 04.2013

Master Barber

Self Employed Services
08.2010 - 04.2016

Assembler

3-I Industry
03.2001 - 01.2004

Accounting (Current)

University of Louisiana Monroe

Associate of Arts - Payroll Accounting, Intermediate Accounting, Advanced Accounting, Computerized Accounting, Records Management, Presentation Graphics for Business Professionals, Office Procedures, Business Communication for Office Assistants, Career Development & Management, Spreadsheets & Database Management

Louisiana Delta Technical College

State-licensed Barber - Shop Management and Sales, Sanitation Bacteriology Safety, Men's Hairpieces Theory, Facial Massage and Treatments, Shaving, Mustaches, Beards

Louisiana Delta Technical College
IVORY MCKOIN