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Kristine Lorensen

Weeping Water,NH

Summary

Accomplished entrepreneur with a proven track record in small business operations and customer relations, notably at The Farmhouse Lounge. Demonstrates effective leadership and health and safety acumen, excelling in staff hiring and menu development. Skilled in optimizing user experience and maintaining cost controls, with a flair for creating and marketing retail merchandise.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Bar Owner

The Farmhouse Lounge
03.2008 - Current
  • Manage day-to-day business operations.
  • Train and motivate nine employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Consult with patrons to assess needs/wants and establish customer-friendly menu.
  • Research eight or more suppliers weekly to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
  • Design, create and make retail merchandise, including apparel, bags and candles.
  • Handle problematic customers and clients to assist employees and maintain excellent customer service.

Owner/Designer

Cryin' Creek Candles
01.2000 - 03.2008
  • Designed and manufactured a large selection of handmade jar candles
  • Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Analyzed user behavior and feedback to optimize design and user experience.

Transcriptionist/Word Processor

Nebraska Department of Agriculture
03.1997 - 10.2003
  • Transcribed correspondence and legal documents regarding agriculture for 20+ co-workers and administrators.
  • Designed brochures and flyers for agricultural trade missions and advertising
  • Entered data into databases in alphabetic and numerical order.
  • Scanned and printed files and paperwork, when needed.
  • Verified data entered into database by reviewing, correcting and deleting data.

Education

No Degree - Legal Secretary

Southeast Community College
Lincoln, NE

High School Diploma -

Weeping Water Public Schools
Weeping Water, NE
05.1989

Skills

    • Health and safety
    • Effective Leadership
    • Small business operations
    • Staff hiring
      • Menu development
      • Licensing Regulations
      • Customer Relations

Software

Adobe Photoshop

Microsoft Word

WordPerfect

Silhouette Design Studio

Shopify Web Site Design

Timeline

Bar Owner

The Farmhouse Lounge
03.2008 - Current

Owner/Designer

Cryin' Creek Candles
01.2000 - 03.2008

Transcriptionist/Word Processor

Nebraska Department of Agriculture
03.1997 - 10.2003

No Degree - Legal Secretary

Southeast Community College

High School Diploma -

Weeping Water Public Schools

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