Kelly Snow
Bigfork,MN
Summary
Seasoned Small Business Owner with expertise in operations management, business strategy, and financial management. Achieved business development goals through leveraging trends and technologies while enhancing customer service across diverse sectors including hospitality and events. Versatile Cantor with extensive experience in leading religious services and developing educational programs, fostering community engagement.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Entrepreneur in Residence
Self Employed
Bigfork, Minnesota
05.2016 - Current
- Created venture concepts and business models to drive self-employed startup initiatives.
- Analyzed industry trends to identify opportunities for innovation and expansion in self-employed ventures.
- Researched markets, customers, and competitors to guide self-employed shop, public groups and forums.
- Validated product ideas through testing, and feedback and sales
- Ensured quality products for sale and resale, overseeing packaging, distribution, and delivery of 5-star customer service.
- Maintaining and entertaining large groups of people who have like minded skill set and interests including events, chats, videos and sales.
- On line presence across all my platforms including informative and creative videos, and public relations via posts.
- Provided education on mixed media art creation, including the sale of related products and my own artwork. mixed media art and selling the products needed as well as selling my artwork outright in my Etsy shop.
- Designed training programs tailored specifically for entrepreneurs looking to launch their own ventures.
Wedding Officiant
Self Employed Services
Grand Rapids, Mn
- Conducted life cycle events, such as weddings, funerals, and baby namings.
- Created floral arrangements for weddings, funerals, and other special occasions.
- Coordinated rehearsals and pre-wedding meetings with bridal parties.
- Applied makeup for special occasions such as weddings or proms.
- Organized special events such as weddings or conferences for groups of guests.
- Assisted in researching and selecting venues for weddings.
- Created unique and personalized ceremonies for special occasions such as weddings, baby naming and funerals.
- Captured special moments while circulating among wedding guests.
- Guided clients on etiquette for weddings across different cultures and religions.
- Provided pre-marital counseling sessions to couples, addressing relationship dynamics and communication skills.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Psychology
Itasca Community College
Grand Rapids, MN 05.2005 - 05.2007
GED
Grand Rapids, MNPsychology
Internships
Skills
- Sales strategy
- Customer service
- Event coordination
- Quality control
- Check payment processing
- POS system proficiency
- Staff training
- Team leadership
- Employee engagement
- Upselling strategies
- Attention to detail
- Order accuracy
- Clear messaging
- Exceptional communication
- Conflict resolution
- Active listening
- Personal presentation
- Energy and enthusiasm
- Patience and tact
- Company policies
- Efficient movement
Young adult experience
As a young adult my experience was in waitressing, bar tending, banquets, hotels and resorts. With these types of jobs customer satisfaction was the number one priority as well as speed and efficiency. I quickly learned how to satisfy customers, receive good tips and effectively communicate manage and smoothly run a restaurant or bar ensuring a return customer base.
Timeline
Entrepreneur in Residence
Self Employed
05.2016 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Psychology
Itasca Community College
05.2005 - 05.2007
Wedding Officiant
Self Employed Services
GED
Psychology
Internships