Kristina Byrd
Green Cove Springs,FL
Summary
Independent entrepreneur with several years experience in corporate management and not for profit sector. Skilled at developing and maintaining professional and loyal relationships with community stake holders, co-workers, staff and clients while managing administrative and sales employees. Comfortable working independently as manager and leader and as collaborative team member. Applies business acumen and experience and exercises decisive judgment to meet and exceed organizational goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Restaurant Owner
The Pink Peony Cafe
Green Cove Springs, FL
09.2023 - Current
- Develop and implemented effective and successful marketing strategies to increase restaurant sales.
- Manage food preparation, guest interaction, in house quality control and customer relations.
- Conduct hiring, training, and motivation of personnel to ensure all roles were filled.
- Manage cash flow by setting budgets for expenses such as labor cost, food cost, ensuring timely payment of bills and taxes as well as monitoring accounts receivable and payable records .
- Direct all aspects of restaurant operation, from scheduling to budgeting and inventory.
Store Owner
One Swanky Chic Boutique
Green Cove Springs, FL
07.2016 - Current
- Cultivate relationships with customers to promote repeat business.
- Use excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
- Manage inventory levels, restocking shelves as needed.
- Promote business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
- Conduct market research activities and competitive analysis to facilitate implementation of aggressive company marketing strategy.
- Plan promotional campaigns for new products or specials.
- Create effective business plans to focus strategic decisions on long-term objectives.
- Assist with purchasing decisions based on customer demand and current market conditions.
Director of Resource Development
Habitat for Humanity
Middleburg, FL
06.2013 - 07.2016
- Prepared grant applications and proposals that accurately reflect the mission and values of the organization.
- Cultivated relationships with key stakeholders, including major donors, foundations, corporations, and government entities.
- Facilitated partnerships between external organizations and the organization's board of directors to maximize impact of philanthropic activities.
- Networked with industry leaders and investigated partnerships to increase opportunities.
- Coordinated large-scale events to engage with donors and provide presentations regarding fundraising initiatives.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Management
St. Johns River Community College
Orange Park, FL05-1999
Bachelor of Arts - Health Care Management
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UTSkills
- Customer relationship management
- Marketing strategy
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Operations management
- Growth strategy implementation
- Market trend awareness
- Small business operations
- Business networking
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Restaurant Owner
The Pink Peony Cafe
09.2023 - Current
Store Owner
One Swanky Chic Boutique
07.2016 - Current
Director of Resource Development
Habitat for Humanity
06.2013 - 07.2016
Associate of Arts - Business Management
St. Johns River Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Health Care Management
Western Governors University
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