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Karla Miller

Portland,MI

Summary

Over the last 12 years I have enjoyed working the most for myself. Learning to work with customers and shop owners, building relationships with them over the years. I have been able to judge what people would purchase and be able to live off my sales for over the last 12 years. During the time since i started my business i have worked for many organizations, as well as donating products or large discounts so that they were able to profit from my items for their organization. Some of the organizations i have worked with over the years are Second Chance Rescue in Alpena, Ducks Unlimited, QDMA, Whitetails Unlimited, Pheasants Forever, Quail Forever, VFWs, American Legions, and others. I was also a supplier in the National catalog for Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever for four years before it was shut down due to the pandemic.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience

Work History

Small Business Owner

Self-employeed
06.2012 - Current

I started up my business after working a long career in the printing field. This included purchasing inventory as well as selling my product after they were created. I I do large craft shows as well as sell my items in some shops across Michigan. This includes taking care of all the paperwork for inventory, sales and taxes each year. I have two web pages that I have my items on as well as my own website. Must have good communication skills to be able to work with owners and customers and have that.

Folder\Press Operator

John Henry Company
05.1983 - 10.2009

I started at the John Henry company while i was in my last year of high school. Working in the bow department for a little while then moving up to a press operator in the Multi department. I learned to run many different types of machines. From there i worked in the medical folder department where i learned to run many other machines and started training as a cutter. This is where i was injured on the job from lifting over 100 pounds of paper across a table. I was on work comp until I had three back surgeries to heal the injury. They let me go after twelve weeks because i was not able to go back in the allotted time. I also volunteered in other departments and did many overtime hours.

Education

No Degree -

Portland High School
Portland, MI
06.1983

Skills

  • Purchasing and planning
  • Vendor Relations
  • Records Organization and Management
  • Sales Tracking
  • Sales Promotion
  • Financial Oversight
  • Inventory Control
  • Business marketing

Timeline

Small Business Owner

Self-employeed
06.2012 - Current

Folder\Press Operator

John Henry Company
05.1983 - 10.2009

No Degree -

Portland High School
Karla Miller