Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
References
Hobbies and Interests
Certification
Timeline
Hi, I’m

Lela Sibley

Santa Cruz,CA
Lela Sibley

Summary

Diverse professional background, I'm a small business owner with over 20 years of experience Self-motivated professional successful in seizing viable opportunities for expansion and innovation in business. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player.

Overview

29
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Thimbleweed Design

Owner/ Operator of Thimbleweed Design
03.2002 - Current

Job overview

  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
  • Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.
  • Implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and attract new customers.
  • Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.

Ekta Design

Office Manager
03.1995 - 03.2001

Job overview

  • Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
  • Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
  • Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
  • Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.

Education

Cabrillo College

AA: Associate in Art

University Overview

Relevant Coursework: Art History, Sculpting, Computer Science

Jin Shin Do Foundation

University Overview

  • Relevant Coursework: Module 1-2
  • Certification for Acupressure

Cypress Health Institute

University Overview

  • Relevant Coursework: Massage Certification Program
  • Certification for massage therapy

Windward Community College

Undergraduate studies/General Ed

University Overview

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Computer literate
  • Experience with computer software programs: Microsoft Word, Open Office, Excel, Adobe Premier
  • Interior Design
  • Excellent Interpersonal Skills
  • Sales and Customer Service
  • Client Service
  • Project Management
  • Marketing
  • Purchasing and planning
  • Direct Sales
  • Sales Tracking

Accomplishments

Accomplishments
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Achieved sales growth through effectively helping with online marketing.
  • Customer Follow-up - Ensured that customers were satisfied with company products and services by doing purchase follow-up calls.
  • Design - Responsible for creative design for prominent Thimbleweed Design
  • Supervised team of 4 staff members.

References

References
  • Erin Bradley, Erin Bradley Makeup, (250) 661-0828, erinbradleystyle@gmail.com
  • Lucille Tepperman, Journalist, (831)713-0868, dattsound2gmail.com

Hobbies and Interests

Hobbies and Interests
  • Photography
  • Interior Design
  • Lighting
  • Small Scale Design
  • Art

Certification

  • Jewler Apprenticeship - [2 years]
  • Citification for Acupressure
  • Certification for Massage Therapy
  • Yoga Instructor
  • First Aid Level 1

Timeline

Owner/ Operator of Thimbleweed Design
Thimbleweed Design
03.2002 - Current
Office Manager
Ekta Design
03.1995 - 03.2001
Cabrillo College
AA: Associate in Art
Jin Shin Do Foundation
Cypress Health Institute
Windward Community College
Undergraduate studies/General Ed
Lela Sibley