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Kathy Burns

Pendleton,IN

Summary

Over 16 years of progressively responsible experience in a variety of sales and business management roles. Demonstrated ability to engage, connect, and build long-term, trusted relationships with a wide range of individuals from young students, to vendors and executive level professionals. Proven history of growing business revenues by up to 400%.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Specialist

Shenandoah Elementary, Special Education
09.2021 - Current
  • Temporary position during transition of the sale of the business.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess students'' needs, develop interventions, and monitor progress for improved outcomes.
  • Work exclusively with students that have individualized education plans to help them overcome deficits experienced in classroom and social settings.

Owner

The Original Good’s Candies
08.2005 - 05.2021
  • The company provided a variety of handmade confectioneries sold both locally in person as well as online throughout the United States.
  • The business supplied products to the general public, as well as to businesses for client and employee gifts.
  • Managed a team of approximately 20 employees responsible for all areas of the business including design, manufacturing, sales, and shipping.
  • Oversaw the daily company financial performance including inventory and material costs, as well as labor and overhead in order to maintain profitability.
  • Grew the business volume by 400% from takeover in 2005 to final sale.
  • Significantly improved company profitability through increasing employee efficiencies.
  • Expanded product offerings by researching market trends, including a new line of seasonal truffles, resulting in increased revenue.
  • Maintained and grew important client relationships, resulting in a large percentage of repeat business with individual sales volumes ranging to $127,000.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall costs for the business.
  • Streamlined operations to improve efficiency, enabling more time to be spent on strategic planning and decision making.
  • Established a positive workplace culture that fostered employee engagement, collaboration, and loyalty.

Pastry Chef

North Pond
02.2003 - 06.2005
  • Fine dining restaurant offering modern, creative American fare made with local ingredients in a peaceful locale inside Lincoln Park.
  • North pond was an early pioneer in farm to table ingredient procurement, utilizing exceptional ingredients at the height of their season to create some of the finest dishes in the city.
  • Responsible for creating new seasonal menus as well as overseeing the production of the various dessert offerings. Supported culinary team by providing doughs used for pastas and breads continouosly made to the restaurant's high standards.
  • Member of the team that won the coveted James Beard award for culinary excellence.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts

Cooking And Hospitality Institute of Chicago
Chicago, IL

Associate of Applied Science - Baking And Pastry Arts

Cooking And Hospitality Institute of Chicago
Chicago, IL

High School Diploma -

New Harmony High School
New Harmony, IN

Skills

  • Business Management
  • Sales Leadership
  • Budget Development
  • Project Management
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Organizational Skills
  • Business Marketing
  • Strategic Planning
  • Sales Management
  • Problem Solving

Timeline

Special Education Specialist

Shenandoah Elementary, Special Education
09.2021 - Current

Owner

The Original Good’s Candies
08.2005 - 05.2021

Pastry Chef

North Pond
02.2003 - 06.2005

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Ball State University

Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts

Cooking And Hospitality Institute of Chicago

Associate of Applied Science - Baking And Pastry Arts

Cooking And Hospitality Institute of Chicago

High School Diploma -

New Harmony High School

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