JD (Joseph) Stroud
Topanga,CA
Summary
Creative Business Owner with exceptional background spent in both Corporate Retail and Creative Industries. Proven leader with engaging demeanor and success working in most demanding environments. Talented in training and mentoring successful teams.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Owner
South Of Somewhere Vintage
03.2020 - 01.2024
- Established strong customer relationships through excellent communication and attentive service.
- Strengthened company reputation by consistently meeting or exceeding customer expectations in terms of quality products/services offered.
- Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns, and transaction reports.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
Head of Wine Sales
Endless Color
09.2022 - 12.2023
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Ran independent Sales Reports for Owner to review product sales
Global Brand Partnerships & Event Manager
Aviator Nation
04.2015 - 11.2019
- Managed budgets and negotiated contracts with vendors, ensuring cost-effective event execution.
- Nurtured and built relationships with vendors, venues and industry contacts to obtain best pricing and services for events.
- Streamlined event planning processes by implementing efficient project management strategies.
- Implemented innovative event themes and designs to create memorable experiences for attendees.
Education
Certificate of Completion - Digital Media
Art Institute of Los Angeles
Santa Monica, CA06.2013
Associate of Science - Anthropology
Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara05.2012
Skills
- Upper Management Capacities
- Leadership Roles
- Sheets and Xcel
- Video Editing and Media Platform Management
- Photography
- Social Media
- Adobe Software including Photoshop, Lightroom and Premiere Pro
- Customer Service
- Customer Relations
- Attention to Detail
- Driven and Determined
- Fast Learner
- Tech Savy
Timeline
Head of Wine Sales
Endless Color
09.2022 - 12.2023
Business Owner
South Of Somewhere Vintage
03.2020 - 01.2024
Global Brand Partnerships & Event Manager
Aviator Nation
04.2015 - 11.2019
Certificate of Completion - Digital Media
Art Institute of Los Angeles
Associate of Science - Anthropology
Santa Barbara City College
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