Kim McDaniel
Kingman,AZ
Summary
Experienced educator and entrepreneur with growth mindset, skilled in leading, communication and organization.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
CFO/COO/Owner-Partner
Old School Cool
10.2022 - Current
- Manage day-to-day business operations to launch new retail venture.
- Established new business structure and compliance with local, state and federal licensure and taxing agencies
- Developed inventory control and tracking system and point-of-sale components to ensure accurate sales and tax reporting.
- Evaluate and coordinate with suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Monitor market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
- Created special events to highlight our products, make business connections and attract new customers.
Chief Operations Officer
WildFree Health
06.2016 - Current
- Support and evaluate progress toward goals and objectives through daily and weekly executive team sessions.
- Continual use of data and analyses to make recommendations for product, app launch and monthly, quarterly and yearly programming.
- Cultivate strong relationships with members, sources and partners to foster team strength and to support team member health and wellness.
- Communicate regularly with member to understand needs, evaluate current product use and cross-sell new products.
- Built and maintained relationships with new and existing clients while providing high level of expertise.
- Participated in industry events and trade shows to promote products and services.
Owner
Gourmet Texas Pasta
03.2010 - 08.2017
- Managed day-to-day business operations, including all local, state and federal licensure and tax reporting.
- Created marketing opportunities to grow business reach, including large-scale trade events and small-town activities taking product direct to consumers
- Built and led team that increased gross sales from $47,000 in Yr1 to $487,000 in Yr5.
Teacher
Round Rock ISD
01.2003 - 05.2008
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education
LeTourneau University
Longview, TX03.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism, Print
Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX12.1986
Skills
- Develop Business Structures
- Business Planning
- Account Oversight
- Leadership and People Development
- Effective Communicator and Public Speaker
- Client Service
- Business Launch
Timeline
CFO/COO/Owner-Partner
Old School Cool
10.2022 - Current
Chief Operations Officer
WildFree Health
06.2016 - Current
Owner
Gourmet Texas Pasta
03.2010 - 08.2017
Teacher
Round Rock ISD
01.2003 - 05.2008
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education
LeTourneau University
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism, Print
Midwestern State University
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