Kira Ward
Fairhope,AL
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Blush And Blow Salon
Birmingham, AL
05.2018 - 04.2020
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
- Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
Owner
Fly Buggies LLC
Tuscaloosa, AL
08.2015 - 03.2020
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
- Used knowledge of market trends to create value-added solutions resulting in significant increase in revenues.
- Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
Department Manager
Ears And Hearing
Birmingham, AL
01.2016 - 05.2018
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Performed hearing test on newborns
- Scheduled employees
Internet Sales Representative
Terry Thompson Chevrolet
Daphne, AL
10.2013 - 12.2015
- Corresponded with online customers to address questions or complaints about products, policies, or shipping methods.
- Improved monthly sales with successful marketing, sales and customer relations approaches.
- Developed successful online sales operations from scratch by establishing and following strategic vision, mission and operational plans.
- Managed customer service inquiries and complaints for customer satisfaction.
Broker
L&W
Tuscaloosa, AL
09.2005 - 10.2007
- Prepared contracts and related documentation according to strict standards.
- Answered inquiries and provided information to sales representatives, distributed appropriate paperwork, and fulfilled quote requests to deliver excellent customer support.
- Recorded supporting documentation for phone calls and written correspondence.
- Managed government contracts
- Engaged in the facilitation of transportation services for military cargo through strategic communication and negotiation with trucking companies, ultimately resulting in the successful sale and delivery of loads.
Executive Assistant
Custom Millworks
Fairhope, AL
02.2024 - 03.2025
- Created and managed purchase orders to ensure accurate procurement of materials.
- Reviewed plans and estimated job costs, providing precise pricing for projects.
- Prepared and processed invoices for billing and financial tracking.
- Coordinated deliveries and scheduled service tickets to ensure timely project execution.
- Met with customers to discuss orders, ensuring accuracy and customer satisfaction.
- Conducted on-site measurements to determine material requirements.
- Assisted the owner with daily operations, including job planning and customer relations
Education
Advanced -
Brookwood High School
Brookwood, ALBachelor Of Science -
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, ALSkills
- Account Management
- Accounts Receivable
- Strong Client Relations Skills
- Business Development
- Customer Relations
- Proficient in Quickbooks
Timeline
Executive Assistant
Custom Millworks
02.2024 - 03.2025
Owner
Blush And Blow Salon
05.2018 - 04.2020
Department Manager
Ears And Hearing
01.2016 - 05.2018
Owner
Fly Buggies LLC
08.2015 - 03.2020
Internet Sales Representative
Terry Thompson Chevrolet
10.2013 - 12.2015
Broker
L&W
09.2005 - 10.2007
Advanced -
Brookwood High School
Bachelor Of Science -
The University of Alabama