Customer-oriented business owner with strong history of leading high-performance teams to meet or exceed objectives. Dedicated and hardworking with internal drive to deliver excellence.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Hammer and Stain DIY Workshop
Bluffton, SC
11.2019 - Current
Oversaw all aspects of project execution, including progress of each phase, quality of workmanship and team performance to drive on-time completion of deliverables.
Assisted customers with product selection, ordering, billing, returns, exchanges and technical support.
Presented products at events and tradeshows to increase brand awareness.
Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
Promoted store offerings through newspaper advertisements, catalogs and brochures to attract new customers.
Secured contract with vendors to supply all materials and services at competitive prices.
Developed business and marketing plans and prepared monthly financial reports.
Answered customer inquiries and provided accurate information regarding products and services.
Owner
Lowcountry Flour Girls
Bluffton, SC
05.2011 - Present
Created unique recipes and applied various culinary techniques for authentic desserts
Prepared and reviewed sales reports
Fulfilled special order requests, including special occasion cakes and party platters
Handled products and equipment in accordance with safety and sanitation guidelines
Conferred with customers to understand needs and finalize purchase orders
Reconciled daily sales, returns and financial transaction reports and prepared bank deposits
Leveraged social media to expand market reach
Flagship Store Manager
Bath And Body Works
Columbia, SC
02.2004 - 06.2006
Oversaw daily functions, including inventory management, display merchandising and purchasing operations
Taught junior employees how to meet operational and sales goals with proactive strategies
Recruited staff and delivered outstanding operational leadership, increasing employee retention
Conducted job interviews, led employee performance evaluations with constructive feedback and rewarded top sales performers to attract and retain top-quality personnel
Reviewed sales reports to enhance sales performance and improve inventory management accuracy
Trained, mentored and supported high-performing team, providing regular performance review, feedback and coaching in deficient areas
Education
High School Diploma -
Hilton Head Island High School
Hilton Head Island, SC
06.1987
Some College (No Degree) - Business
USC-B
Beaufort, SC
Skills
Customer Service
Retail Operations Management
Client relationships
Social media marketing
Financial Management
Business Strategy Development
Management
Operations management
Customer relationship management
Team Building/Leadership
Retail Space Planning
Troubleshooting and problem solving
Staff training and development
Team leadership
Timeline
Owner
Hammer and Stain DIY Workshop
11.2019 - Current
Owner
Lowcountry Flour Girls
05.2011 - Present
Flagship Store Manager
Bath And Body Works
02.2004 - 06.2006
High School Diploma -
Hilton Head Island High School
Some College (No Degree) - Business
USC-B
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