Karen Newman
Pace,FL
Summary
Highly motivated professional with over 20 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
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instrument Technician
KJM Land Surveying
Pensacola, FL
09.2023 - Current
- Conducted boundary surveys, topographic surveys, and right-of-way surveys to create accurate maps and plans.
- Gathered data from field notes and aerial photographs using GPS technology.
- Operated survey instruments such as total stations, transits, theodolites, levels, and electronic distance measuring devices.
- Identified physical features on the ground such as monuments or boundaries using a variety of methods including aerial photography and satellite imagery.
Business Owner/Riding Instructor
Newman Equestrian, Inc.
Pace, FL
08.2003 - 02.2022
- Managed operations budgeting, accounts payable and accounts receivable and payroll.
- Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
- Reconciled daily sales, prepared bank deposits and assessed financial transaction reports.
- Engaged with social media followers and promoted products and events through giveaways and promotional sales.
- Instructed participants on balanced riding fundamentals essential to rider and horse safety.
- Educated students using customized teaching methods and hands-on curriculum.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Maintained professional network of potential clients and business opportunities.
- Researched and capitalized on emerging opportunities to build business and expand customer base.
- Scheduled riding clinics, summer camps and pony parties to boost revenue.
- Built positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administrators.
Emerald Coast Saddlery
owner
Pace, FL
04.2018 - 02.2020
- Developed relationships with suppliers to obtain competitive prices.
- Connected with customers to provide assistance and collect feedback to optimize operations.
- Improved profitability by executing daily, weekly and monthly floor plan changes.
- Determined target audiences for particular products and aligned campaigns with demographics.
- Maintained full compliance when executing and tracking bank reconciliations, A/P, invoicing, billing and collections.
- Entered deposits, credit card charges and sales entries to facilitate cash management.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Educated customers on special pricing opportunities and company offerings.
- Consulted with customers regarding needs and addressed concerns.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL01.2025
Associate of Arts -
Pensacola State College
Pensacola, FL12.2022
High School Diploma -
J. M. Tate Senior High School
Cantonment, FL06.1992
Skills
- Curriculum planning and implementation
- Planning & organizing
- 15 years experience Microsoft Office
- Customer service
- QuickBooks expert with 20 years experience
- CPR training
- Computer skills
- People skills
- Flexible schedule
- Fitness minded
- Patient & empathetic
- Health Conscious
Certification
- CPR/AED certified
- NASM Certified Personal Trainer
- AFAA Certified Group Fitness Instructor
- NASM Certified Group Personal Trainer Specialist
- NASM Certified Nutrition Coach
- NASM Certified Senior Fitness Specialist
Timeline
Instrument Technician
KJM Land Surveying
09.2023 - Current
Emerald Coast Saddlery
owner
04.2018 - 02.2020
Business Owner/Riding Instructor
Newman Equestrian, Inc.
08.2003 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The University of West Florida
Associate of Arts -
Pensacola State College
High School Diploma -
J. M. Tate Senior High School
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