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Work History
Education
Skills
Hiking, Walking, Gardening, Arts & Crafts, Kayaking, ATV
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Kim Perrino

Small Business Owner
Burlington,NC
Kim Perrino

Summary

Accomplished small business owner with 12 years of experience in the replacement window and door industry. Expertise in formulating marketing strategies and generating sales through effective identification of business opportunities. Strong operational management skills, including bookkeeping and logistics oversight, contribute to overall business success.

Overview

29
years of professional experience

Work History

The Window Source Of Raleigh

Business Owner
09.2018 - Current

Job overview

  • Made over $400,00 in first year after starting company .
  • Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends
  • Used print strategies such as newspaper ads, business catalogs and marketing brochures to bring in and capture new customer business.
  • Promoted business via social media to generate leads and maximize brand identity
  • Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
  • Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
  • Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain efficiency and responsiveness to demands.
  • Determined best courses of action for company based on regional market trends and demands.
  • Evaluated suppliers to assess quality, timeliness and compliance of deliveries, maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational efficiency.

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The Window Source Of RI

Business Owner
08.2014 - 07.2018

Job overview

  • Made over $650.00 in first year after starting company .
  • Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends
  • Used print strategies such as newspaper ads, business catalogs and marketing brochures to bring in and capture new customer business.
  • Promoted business via social media to generate leads and maximize brand identity
  • Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
  • Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
  • Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain efficiency and responsiveness to demands.
  • Determined best courses of action for company based on regional market trends and demands.
  • Evaluated suppliers to assess quality, timeliness and compliance of deliveries, maintain tight cost controls and maximize business

Nantucket Grill & Bar

General Manager
12.2005 - 11.2014

Job overview

  • Prepared restaurant business plan by reviewing demands, analyzing competitors and developing projections for sales and finances.
  • Set schedules for 30-40 staff by planning and designating shifts and hours.
  • Limited portion sizes and used garnishes to control food costs.
  • Protected business, team members and customers by monitoring alcohol consumption and keeping operation in line with legal service requirements.
  • Set and enforced performance and service standards to keep consistent, high-quality environment devoted to customer satisfaction.

CVS Health

General Sales Manager
06.1997 - 11.2005

Job overview

  • Training Store Manager-all new assistant managers in the district and all shift supervisors were certified through my train store
  • Managed newly-formed Holding Department which oversaw account sales, marketing, insurance and credit sales, rental, and towing, and customer satisfaction.
  • Motivated team members to meet and exceed objectives by setting goals, tracking performance on daily basis and implementing improvement strategies.
  • Developed and strengthened high-performance sales team
  • Upheld company policies and implemented standards fairly.
  • Coached hundreds of sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, increasing customer satisfaction ratings
  • Maintained extensive knowledge of company products and services.
  • Applied established sales techniques and persuasive communication skills to meet personal sales objectives.
  • Answered questions about store policies and concerns to support positive customer experiences.
  • Assigned jobs to individual employees by considering factors such as previous training, current abilities and general knowledge.
  • Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues and difficult customers.

Education

Ponagansett High School
Chepachet, RI

High School Diploma

University Overview

Alamance Community College
Graham, NC

Associate of Arts from Graphic Design

University Overview

Skills

Startup launch management

Sales planning

HR administration

Account management

Schedule management

financial strategy

Customer interaction

Target fulfillment

Multitasking skills

team leadership

Program management

Process efficiency

Hiking, Walking, Gardening, Arts & Crafts, Kayaking, ATV

Hiking, Walking, Gardening, Arts & Crafts, Kayaking, ATV

I love the out doors. Nature walks and kayaking keeps me grounded and balances life. Staying young and active. Kid at heart.

Timeline

Business Owner
The Window Source Of Raleigh
09.2018 - Current
Business Owner
The Window Source Of RI
08.2014 - 07.2018
General Manager
Nantucket Grill & Bar
12.2005 - 11.2014
General Sales Manager
CVS Health
06.1997 - 11.2005
Alamance Community College
Associate of Arts from Graphic Design
Ponagansett High School
High School Diploma
Kim PerrinoSmall Business Owner