Kimberly Ann Patton
Lady Lake,FL
Summary
Office Manager and Creative Entrepreneur with over ten years of experience in customer service and administrative operations. Expertise in managing scheduling, inventory, budgeting, and client relations in diverse environments. Successfully established and operated a craft and design business while balancing family responsibilities, showcasing strong adaptability and multitasking skills. Seeking a full-time role in office administration or customer support to leverage organizational skills and creative problem-solving in a collaborative setting.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner & Creative Designer
Self-Employed
Lady Lake, FL
02.2018 - Current
- Founded and operated a successful craft and design business specializing in sublimation, vinyl work, glass etching, wood burning, and photography
- Designed logos and custom products for individuals and small businesses
- Managed budgeting, pricing, marketing, customer service, and order fulfillment
- Set up and ran booths at local fairs and events
- Balanced business ownership with caregiving and parenting responsibilities
- Continue to operate the business part-time while seeking full-time employment
Office Manager
Village Service & Repair
Newark, DE
08.2011 - 05.2014
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory, payments, and office supplies
- Managed technician routes before GPS systems were common
- Returned to the company after college, demonstrating loyalty and reliability
Retail Associate
Walmart
Elkton, MD
04.2005 - 11.2005
- Worked across multiple departments including General Merchandise, Paint, Sporting Goods, and cashiering
- Adapted quickly to new roles and responsibilities
- Left position to care for grandfather during his final months
Office Manager
Village Service & Repair
Newark, DE
11.1995 - 06.2004
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory, payments, and office supplies
- Managed technician routes before GPS systems were common
- Returned to the company after college, demonstrating loyalty and reliability
Education
CDL - CDL
CDL
Newark, MD09-2008
Some College (No Degree) - Photography
The Art Institute of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PASome College (No Degree) - Interior Design
The International Academy of Design And Technolog
Chicago, ILSkills
- Sublimation printing
- Vinyl cutting
- Glass etching
- Wood burning
- Logo design
- Custom product creation
- Photography
- Craft fair setup
- Merchandising
- Budgeting
- Pricing strategy
- Cash flow management
- Order processing
- Inventory control
- Customer service
- Client communication
- Marketing
- Sales promotion
- Entrepreneurial mindset
- Adaptability
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Empathy
- Reliability
- Dedication to quality work
- Creative design
- Product customization
- Budget management
- Marketing strategy
- Customer relationship management
- Order fulfillment
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Business development
- Business marketing
- Cash flow optimization
- Financial planning
- Contract management
- Profit and loss
- Sales oversight
- Strategic project planning
- Digital transformation
- Consulting
- Relationship building
- Cost reduction
- Business administration
- Sales strategy development
- Strategic planning
- Client engagement optimization
- Sales management
- Small business operations
- Budget development
- Business management
- Financial management
- Customer relations
- Crisis management
- Verbal and written communication
- Design coordination
Accomplishments
- Successfully ran a craft business while managing caregiving and parenting
- Returned to previous employer due to strong performance and reliability
- Designed logos for multiple small businesses, helping build their brand identity
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Owner & Creative Designer
Self-Employed
02.2018 - Current
Office Manager
Village Service & Repair
08.2011 - 05.2014
Retail Associate
Walmart
04.2005 - 11.2005
Office Manager
Village Service & Repair
11.1995 - 06.2004
CDL - CDL
CDL
Some College (No Degree) - Photography
The Art Institute of Philadelphia
Some College (No Degree) - Interior Design
The International Academy of Design And Technolog
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