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Kathleen Madden

Bluffton,SC

Summary

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
Kathleen Madden