LaWanda Hunter
Lyman,SC
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Outreach Manager
Purpose Place Church
05.2022 - Current
- Optimized the use of resources by effectively managing budgets designated for outreach programs.
- Partnered with local organizations to expand access to social and community services.
- Coordinated individual referrals to obtain community services, advocate for client needs and resolve roadblocks.
- Initiated and coordinated visits by influential persons and community groups for marketing exposure.
- Participated in community events to promote services and engage with public.
- Enhanced community engagement by developing and implementing strategic outreach initiatives.
- Collaborated with internal teams to develop targeted marketing campaigns that increased program reach and impact.
Retail Merchandiser
BLOVED HAIR EXTENSIONS
07.2015 - Current
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Supervised and trained new staff in performing census.
- Developed plan-o-grams and layouts that maximized sales.
- Completed inventory accounts to keep records current and promote accurate ordering.
- Pulled merchandise from inventory storage and documented quantities to maintain accuracy.
- Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
- Identified and tracked slow-moving inventory, recommended promotions and determined optimal replacements.
- Disposed of damaged or defective items or coordinated returns to vendors for covered items.
- Supervised inventory cycle counting processes, accounting and surplus records, product damages and product returns.
Salon Owner/Operator
Diva Beauty Bar
12.2005 - Current
- Launched staff engagement, gender diversity and cultural programs in addition to robust reporting tool that increased operational quality.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by offering personalized hair and beauty services tailored to individual preferences.
- Worked with marketing teams to create print and online advertisements to bring in new customers.
- Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.
- Conducted target market research to discover customer needs and analyze competitor trends.
- Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns, and transaction reports.
- Introduced loyalty programs to incentivize repeat business from satisfied customers.
- Expanded salon offerings by staying current with industry trends, incorporating new treatments into the service menu as appropriate.
- Implemented a reward system for employee performance, motivating staff to continually strive for excellence.
- Increased customer retention through exceptional service and consistent follow-up communication.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Recruited talented stylists and support staff to maintain a high level of expertise within the salon team.
- Managed salon operations efficiently, ensuring smooth day-to-day functioning and top-quality customer experiences.
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
- Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
- Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
- Kept all building areas and equipment functional and well-organized to promote business performance.
- Streamlined inventory management processes to ensure timely ordering of necessary supplies while minimizing waste.
- Assessed damaged materials and notified maintenance personnel of needed repairs.
Community Service Leader
New Testament Community Church
01.2009 - 03.2022
- Offered security presence to special events to scan guests, monitor premises and removed unauthorized individuals.
- Coordinated individual referrals to obtain community services, advocate for client needs and resolve roadblocks.
- Monitored program performance and outcomes for successful delivery of services.
- Conducted outreach activities to engage local stakeholders in programs.
Education
BBA - Business Management
Spartanburg Community College
Spartanburg, SC05.2024
Skills
- Community Education
- Strategic field outreach planning
- Fundraising strategy
- Community Outreach
- Fundraising
- Service planning
- Event Organization
- Database Management
- Decision-Making
- Project Planning
spirtual Dancing
I find joy and expression in spiritual dancing, a practice that not only nurtures my spiritual connection but also serves as a form of creative and physical outlet. This allows me to channel my energy positively and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Timeline
Outreach Manager
Purpose Place Church
05.2022 - Current
Retail Merchandiser
BLOVED HAIR EXTENSIONS
07.2015 - Current
Community Service Leader
New Testament Community Church
01.2009 - 03.2022
Salon Owner/Operator
Diva Beauty Bar
12.2005 - Current
BBA - Business Management
Spartanburg Community College
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