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Kris Haberman

Windsor,CO

Summary

I was a Small Business Owner for 10 years. I retired in December of 2022. I am looking for part-time at home work. I have excellent business, creativity and leadership skills. I am a great problem-solver, have excellent customer relations skills. I am a hard worker, fast learner, reliable, honest, dependable, organized and motivated. I have a strong work ethic. When I set my mind to a goal I work diligently until it is accomplished.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Small Business Owner

Downtown Mercantile
05.2011 - 12.2022
  • Promoted business via social media to generate leads and maximize brand identity.
  • Provided elite customer service by resolving escalated problems and calmly responding to shifting priorities.
  • Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
  • Fulfilled customer shipping needs by completing all purchase orders and customer invoices.
  • Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
  • Studied market to determine optimal pricing of goods and services and to capitalize on emerging opportunities.
  • Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
  • Frequently studied market to keep abreast of new industry trends.
  • Outlined finances, goals and daily operations of company in detailed business plans.
  • Determined best courses of action for company based on regional market trends and demands.
  • Maintained up-to-date administrative records to monitor operational conditions.
  • Coached and mentored employees through effective recruitment, hiring and goal setting methods.
  • Assessed supplier quality to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational performance.
  • Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to customers, increasing customer loyalty.
  • Drafted invoices for completed work.
  • Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients and maintained excellent customer service.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships.
  • Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
  • Built loyal account base and long-term business relationships.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of workspace, working closely with employees to systemize tasks.
  • Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
  • Supervised creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Managed daily operations of organization, orchestrating forward-thinking strategies to accomplish profit and expansion goals.
  • Delegate daily tasks to employees, streamlining daily progress and efficiency.
  • Developed and implemented high-quality work environment as measured through employee satisfaction ratings.
  • Directed product flow and informed management of delays and challenges, as well as suggested resolutions.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Recruited, hired and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.


Education

No Degree - Undeclared

North Eastern Junior College
Sterling, CO

No Degree - Undeclared

Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO

No Degree - Physical Education And Coaching

Chadron State College
Chadron, NE

No Degree - Nursing

University Nebraska At Omaha
Omaha, NE

No Degree - Nursing

University Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE

No Degree - Nursing

Western Nebraska Community College
Scottsbluff, NE

Certified - Paramedic

Valley Ambulance Service
Scottsbluff, NE
1997

Skills

  • Management Training
  • Focus and Follow-Through
  • Records Organization and Management
  • Sales Tracking
  • Financial Statement Review
  • Business Growth and Retention
  • Problem Anticipation and Resolution
  • Business Management and Development
  • Originality and Creativity
  • Hiring and Onboarding
  • Planning and Execution
  • Finance and Accounting Oversight
  • Business Leadership
  • Sales Promotion
  • Money Handling
  • Payroll Administration and Timekeeping
  • Market and Competitor Research
  • Small Business Sales Transactions
  • Special Promotions Planning
  • Business Growth Initiatives
  • Word Processing
  • Photographic Editing
  • Supervising Employees
  • Customer Relations
  • Staffing

Timeline

Small Business Owner

Downtown Mercantile
05.2011 - 12.2022

No Degree - Undeclared

North Eastern Junior College

No Degree - Undeclared

Colorado State University

No Degree - Physical Education And Coaching

Chadron State College

No Degree - Nursing

University Nebraska At Omaha

No Degree - Nursing

University Nebraska Medical Center

No Degree - Nursing

Western Nebraska Community College

Certified - Paramedic

Valley Ambulance Service
Kris Haberman