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Linda Cunningham

North Myrtle Beach,South Carolina

Summary

Highly motivated professional with 24 years of entrepreneurial and management experience. Skillfully creates and maintains professional and loyal relationships with co-workers, staff and clients while managing administrative and sales employees. Comfortable working independently as manager and leader and as collaborative team member. Applies business acumen and experience and exercises decisive judgment to meet and exceed organizational goals.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/Manager

Wags & Whiskers Pet Supplies
North Myrtle Beach, SC
01.1998 - 09.2023

Operated a successful 4800 sq ft pet supply business with high 6 figure revenue. Responsible for building customer sales and relationships. Handled all aspects of buying, merchandising, inventory control and financial management. Employee recruiting and retention while managing a staff of 8 to 10 employees.

Implemented effective marketing and advertising strategies.

  • Managed operations budgeting, accounts payable and accounts receivable and payroll.
  • Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
  • Created marketing campaigns to attract new customers.
  • Exercised good judgment and decision-making in escalating concerns and resolving issues.

Office Manager

Lexington School District Five
Irmo, SC
10.1995 - 10.1998
  • Responsible for student/teacher breakfast and lunch accounts, including accounts receivables and collections.
  • Traveled throughout district from elementary to high school as needed.
  • Helped team with breakfast and lunch preparations as needed.

Waitress/Catering Manager

Elegant Peasant
Slate Hill, NY
07.1989 - 07.1995
  • Supervise wait and catering staff
  • Training of wait and catering staff
  • Assisted owner in food preparation and event planning
  • Provided customer services relations

Education

High School Diploma -

Minisink Valley High School
Slate Hill, NY

Skills

  • Revenue management including payroll and daily operations
  • Growth and goal focused
  • Inventory Management
  • Employee recruiting and training
  • Customer servicing and retention
  • Vendor Relationship Management
  • Purchasing and Planning

Timeline

Owner/Manager

Wags & Whiskers Pet Supplies
01.1998 - 09.2023

Office Manager

Lexington School District Five
10.1995 - 10.1998

Waitress/Catering Manager

Elegant Peasant
07.1989 - 07.1995

High School Diploma -

Minisink Valley High School
Linda Cunningham