Highly motivated professional with several 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
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Owner
Awesome Country Farmhouse,LLC
Boonville
01.2003 - Current
Run a multilevel small business.
All aspects of business operation.
All aspects of accounting.
Solely responsible for all operations.
Ensured compliance with all local laws and regulations related to the business operations.
Negotiated contracts with vendors for supplies and services.
Managed inventory levels to meet customer demand while minimizing costs.
Developed relationships with key stakeholders, such as suppliers and vendors, in order to secure advantageous terms for the company.
Monitored cash flow to ensure proper budgeting of resources.
Identified and recruited staff members, including managers and sales personnel.
Reviewed financial statements on a monthly basis in order to assess financial health of the organization.
Established marketing strategies, such as social media campaigns, to promote the business.
Investigated new technologies that could improve efficiency within the organization.
Initiated cost-cutting measures when necessary without sacrificing quality of products or services.
Implemented systems for tracking sales performance and analyzing data trends in order to maximize profitability.
Conducted market research to identify new opportunities for growth.
Participated in trade shows, conventions, and other events related to industry promotion.
Analyzed competitor's pricing and product offerings in order to remain competitive within the market.
Conducted regular meetings with employees to review progress towards company goals.
Resolved conflicts between employees or customers in a timely manner.
Created a customer service policy to ensure customers were satisfied with products or services.
Scheduled maintenance activities for equipment used by the business.
Oversaw daily operations of the business and provided guidance when needed.
Updated website content regularly according to current trends within target markets.
Mentored and trained new hires on sales techniques and customer service procedures.
Education
Better Process Control School - Food Safety
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY
Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Arts and Sciences
Dutchess Community College
Poughkeepsie, NY
High School Diploma -
Harry S Truman High School
Levittown, PA
Skills
Financial management
Regulatory compliance
Contract negotiation
Inventory management
Timeline
Business Owner
Awesome Country Farmhouse,LLC
01.2003 - Current
Better Process Control School - Food Safety
Cornell University
Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Arts and Sciences