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Work History
Education
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Jen Wilson

Pensacola,Florida

Summary

Strong and Effective Leadership, Staff Management, Organized, Detail Oriented, Resourceful, Excellent Communicator, Strong Interpersonal skills, Adaptable, Personable, Team Player, Independent Worker, Dependable, Capable and Polished Professional.

Experienced with strategic planning, financial oversight, and operational management. Utilizes data-driven decision-making to streamline processes and maximize efficiency. Track record of successfully leading cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Head of Business Operations

Modern Stoneworks
03.2024 - 02.2025
  • Company Overview: Modern Stoneworks is a small, Veteran owned business.
  • Direct Report to Owner
  • Manage Day to Day Business Operations
  • Manage coordination between shop and office for workflow
  • Interact daily with clients for sales, with strategic project management
  • Direct client involvement to facilitate and close sales, to include value add options
  • Developed and Implemented processes for sales
  • Manage interview process and onboarding of new hires
  • Manage and process payroll
  • Modern Stoneworks is a small, Veteran owned business.
  • Recruited, hired, mentored and trained staff on business procedures, policies, duties and customer care methods.
  • Developed innovative solutions for complex business challenges, leading to enhanced operational effectiveness.
  • Championed process improvement initiatives that led to significant cost reductions and improved service quality for customers.
  • Implementing change management initiatives that facilitated the successful adoption of new systems and processes across the organization.
  • Led efforts to identify potential risks within business operations, developing contingency plans to minimize disruptions and ensure continuity.
  • Managed cross-functional teams to ensure timely completion of projects and alignment with company objectives.
  • Increased overall business efficiency by streamlining operational processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with vendors, suppliers, and other external stakeholders to optimize collaboration efforts and achieve mutual benefits.
  • Worked in tandem with peers to better understand business process and initiate improvements, helping company achieve goals.

Freelance Writer

Timothy Paul Smith Photography
02.2018 - Current
  • Company Overview: Aviation Photographer
  • Recommend and Write Social Media Posts/Stories
  • Contributing Website Editor
  • Collaborate Website Development, Construction, Writing and Image Content
  • Aviation Photographer
  • Collaborated with editors to refine drafts, ensuring consistent tone and style across various platforms.
  • Generated ideas for new content series or formats based on audience interests and market trends.
  • Wrote and edited high-quality content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating, and authentic approach.

Sales Associate (Part-Time)

LeCreuset of North America
04.2023 - 03.2024

Provide Superior Client focus Sales

Achieved Highest Sales for our Location in less than 4 months

Superior, detailed client driven client support and service

  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Built relationships with clients to encourage repeat business.
  • Built relationships with clients to encourage repeat business.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential clients
  • Engaged with clients to build rapport and loyalty.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction levels through exceptional service, addressing concerns promptly, and providing a welcoming store environment.

Office Manager

SWI Studio
02.1998 - 03.2014
  • Direct Report to Principles
  • Manage Day to Day operations
  • Review/Select all Resumes potential hire
  • On Board all new hires
  • Manage and process all payrolls
  • Identify, negotiate and build employee benefits packages
  • Manage Business Insurances
  • Manage Workers Compensation Claim
  • Support and Manage Staff
  • Manage Employee Paid Leave
  • Maintain all general office supplies
  • Maintain all vendors, office equipment leases and equipment
  • Conduct and participate in Performance Reviews
  • Research and update Policy and Procedure Manual
  • Local Chamber of Commerce Representative for Small Business Leadership Development
  • Annually- Plan, organize and coordinate marketing and events for staff, clients, Fortune 500 clients and Municipalities
  • Routinely meet with Clients for various contract resolutions, billing issues, negotiations or discrepancies
  • Prepare Budgets
  • Quickbooks Accounting Pro Proficient
  • Accounts Payable/Receivable
  • Manage all Billing practices on a monthly
  • Interface with Corporate Accountant on a quarterly basis to maintain all financial statements and for tax preparation
  • Collections for all Past Due Balances
  • Coordinate payments and contracts for multiple vendors
  • Assist with Website development and maintenance
  • Client Focused
  • Maintain a safe and clean work environment at all times

Education

High School -

Metro Christian Academy
Tulsa, Oklahoma
05-1985

Skills

  • Strong and Effective Leadership
  • Staff Management
  • Organized
  • Detail Oriented
  • Resourceful
  • Strong Interpersonal skills
  • Team Player
  • Dependable
  • Process improvement
  • Productivity optimization
  • Strategic development
  • Risk mitigation
  • Workforce planning
  • Effective communication
  • Relationship building and management

Note

Time gap in resume is due to a health crisis that is no longer at issue.

Timeline

Head of Business Operations

Modern Stoneworks
03.2024 - 02.2025

Sales Associate (Part-Time)

LeCreuset of North America
04.2023 - 03.2024

Freelance Writer

Timothy Paul Smith Photography
02.2018 - Current

Office Manager

SWI Studio
02.1998 - 03.2014

High School -

Metro Christian Academy
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