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Celia Garcia

Modesto,United States

Summary

Creative Business Owner with exceptional background spent in Retail Customer Service. Proven leader with engaging demeanor and success working in most demanding environments. Talented in training and mentoring successful teams. To seek and maintain full-time position in that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

In-Home Healthcare Provider

Legacy Home Care
08.2023 - Current
  • Completed household management tasks for clients within private home settings.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
  • Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
  • Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
  • Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
  • Utilized universal precautions and infection control principles in all aspects of care.

Business Owner/Operator

The ObiBed
02.2016 - Current
  • Oversaw end-to-end business processes to maintain proficiency and profitability dedicated to handmade dog beds, clothes and accessories.
  • Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
  • Achieved sales goals and increased revenue and profits through productive strategy development and organizational leadership.
  • Remained up-to-date on current trends and attended industry trade shows and markets to view and order inventory.
  • Studied market to determine optimal pricing of goods and services and to capitalize on emerging opportunities.

Department Manager

Prada Group
02.2016 - 06.2020
  • Managed inventory and receiving operations to maintain optimal stock levels and meet expected demands in a sales volume over $7 million.
  • Worked actively with management team to create daily and weekly sales plans based on weekly sales trends.
  • Motivated associates to consistently deliver effective selling behaviors through coaching and recognition.
  • Partnered with merchandising team to plan and execute floor moves, merchandise placement and overall sales set-up.
  • Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
  • Achieved financial objectives by preparing annual budgets, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances and initiating corrective actions.

General Manager

Prada Group
10.2014 - 02.2016
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules.
  • Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
  • Organized budgets, oversaw P&Ls and achieved margin targets consistently to stay on track with growth plans.
  • Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision and long-range planning.
  • Reduced corporate risk by managing shrink processes and controlling inventory levels.

Education

No Degree - Business Management And Music

California State University - Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Skills

  • Executive Leadership
  • Strategic Planning
  • Industry Expertise
  • Effective Communicator and Public Speaker
  • Business Correspondence
  • Integrity and Transparency
  • Annual Planning
  • Employee Motivation and Performance
  • Leadership and People Development
  • Change and Growth Management
  • Understanding Customer Needs
  • Calm and Professional Under Pressure

Timeline

In-Home Healthcare Provider

Legacy Home Care
08.2023 - Current

Business Owner/Operator

The ObiBed
02.2016 - Current

Department Manager

Prada Group
02.2016 - 06.2020

General Manager

Prada Group
10.2014 - 02.2016

No Degree - Business Management And Music

California State University - Stanislaus
Celia Garcia