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Skills
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Laura Serrano

Staten Island ,Ny

Summary

Seasoned small business owner with over 10 years of experience in managing multiple facets of business including; operations management, customer relations, and financial management. Skilled at fostering growth through innovative problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Noteworthy contributions to prior work include improved efficiency, increased revenue and enhanced customer loyalty and satisfaction.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Owner

Laura's Cake Design
Staten Island , NY
02.2013 - Current
  • Created marketing campaigns to attract new customers.
  • Used strong issue resolution and communication skills to cultivate and strengthen lasting client relationships.
  • Monitored progress by establishing plans, budgets and measuring results.
  • Developed policies and procedures for the organization.
  • Implemented quality assurance processes to ensure product excellence.
  • Implemented successful business strategies to increase revenue and target new markets.
  • Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends.
  • Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
  • Identified new opportunities for growth, expansion, and diversification.
  • Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
  • Appraised inventory levels on frequent basis, ordering new merchandise to keep quantities well-stocked.
  • Implemented campaigns and promotions to help with developing goods and services.
  • Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
  • Led startup and creation of operational procedures and workflow planning.
  • Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
  • Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
  • Developed and implemented successful sales strategies to meet business goals.
  • Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
  • Updated and maintained databases with current information.
  • Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
  • Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
  • Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
  • Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
  • Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
  • Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to business operations.

Education

Certificate -

Parisian Beauty Academy
Hackensack, NJ
08-2005

High School Diploma -

Bergen Community College
Paramus, NJ

Skills

  • Marketing strategy
  • Financial management
  • Quality assurance
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Customer relationship management
  • Sales strategy
  • Data analysis
  • Inventory management
  • Social media promotion
  • Policy development
  • Problem solving
  • Effective communication
  • Client engagement
  • Growth strategy
  • Product branding
  • Project estimating
  • Business marketing
  • Profit and loss
  • Business development
  • Crisis management
  • Business administration
  • Profit and loss analysis
  • Customer relations
  • Design coordination
  • Sales strategy development
  • Client engagement optimization
  • Social media control
  • Business planning
  • Client service
  • Budget development
  • Sales management
  • Brand strategy planning
  • Market trend awareness
  • Sales oversight
  • Project management
  • Small business operations
  • Marketing
  • Negotiation

Certification

  • NY Real Estate License

Affiliations

  • Writing
  • Gardening
  • Baking & Cooking
  • Hosting events

Accomplishments

  • My business has been featured in an online publication: https://www.collabs.io/mag/lauras-cake-design/
  • My business has been featured on The Knot.com

Timeline

Owner

Laura's Cake Design
02.2013 - Current

Certificate -

Parisian Beauty Academy

High School Diploma -

Bergen Community College
Laura Serrano