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.
Hi, I’m
Lela Sibley
Santa Cruz,CA
Summary
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