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Kari Phillips

Liberty Hill,TX

Summary

Results-oriented professional with strong business background. Skilled in overseeing financial, operational, marketing and customer service areas. Proven abilities in launching and growing successful businesses.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Small Business Owner

Parker's Place Designs
02.2018 - Current
  • Hand make jewelry and work with clients to design unique pieces, communicating effectively to establish vision and specifications.
  • Promote business via social media to generate leads and maximize brand identity.
  • Developed website and compose listings to include inventory, specifications and product photos.
  • Fulfill customer shipping needs by completing all purchase orders and customer invoices.
  • Provide elite customer service to develop lasting relationships with customers, which help to bring in additional business opportunities and maintain customer loyalty.
  • Create and manage spreadsheets in excel to track all sales and expenses.

Small Business Co-Owner

Just Add Jeans
03.2020 - Current
  • Develop website, customer subscriptions and compose listings to include inventory, specifications, and product photos.
  • Forecast and manage budgets to boost cost-effectiveness and profitability.
  • Develop comprehensive marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and grow customer base.
  • Fulfill customer shipping needs by completing all purchase orders and customer invoices.
  • Create and manage spreadsheets in excel to track all sales and expenses.

Event Coordinator

Abel's On The Lake
01.2011 - 07.2012
  • Assisted clients throughout sales process and provided after-sales support to assess satisfaction.
  • Acquired contracts and agreements to finalize negotiations and obtain approval signatures.
  • Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
  • Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
  • Coordinated florists, photographers, caterers and musicians for events.
  • Hired, trained and supervised support staff required for events.
  • Reviewed event bills to confirm accuracy and approve payment.

Wedding and Event Coordinator

Avery Ranch Golf Club
02.2008 - 11.2010
  • Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
  • Managed event logistics and operations.
  • Hired, trained and supervised volunteers and support staff required for events.
  • Coordinated florists, photographers, caterers, and musicians for events.
  • Acquired contracts and agreements to finalize negotiations and obtain approval signatures.
  • Developed post-event reports to determine effectiveness of each event.

Skills

  • Spreadsheet Management
  • Office Administration
  • Document Control
  • Bookkeeping
  • Data Entry
  • Computer Proficiency
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Customer Service

Timeline

Small Business Co-Owner

Just Add Jeans
03.2020 - Current

Small Business Owner

Parker's Place Designs
02.2018 - Current

Event Coordinator

Abel's On The Lake
01.2011 - 07.2012

Wedding and Event Coordinator

Avery Ranch Golf Club
02.2008 - 11.2010
Kari Phillips