LORI MORRISON
Summary
Motivated business professional bringing over 30 years of entrepreneurial experience. Dedicated and personable with extensive experience in managing administrative and sales operations. Organized and dependable candidate with a positive attitude.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales-Bookkeeper
Bakman Floral Design
11.2023 - Current
- Effectively communicated with clients about payment needs and kept updated, detailed and accurate ledgers.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Implemented new accounting processes to decrease spending and work flow downtime.
- Managed vendor relationships and negotiated contracts to obtain best prices and value for money.
Bookkeeper
Garden Fantasy on Main
05.2022 - 08.2023
- Handled payroll processing for employees, ensuring timely payment and adherence to tax regulations.
- Established QuickBooks accounting system to reflect accurate financial records.
- Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
- Worked with customers to determine type of arrangement desired, occasion, and date, time and location for each arrangement needed.
- Promoted the business through participation in local events, social media marketing, and community outreach efforts.
Owner-Retired
Ribar Floral Company
09.2000 - 03.2020
- Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns, and transaction reports.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new techniques and staying current with industry trends to better serve clients'' evolving needs.
- Increased sales revenue with exceptional customer service and upselling techniques.
Biller
Century Dodge
01.1998 - 01.2000
- Costing, lien payoffs, finalizing deals to post to accounting, prepare, submit and monitor funding of bank contracts
- Manage and pay for title registrations.
Education
Associate of Arts - Criminalistics and Criminal Science
Schoolcraft College
Livonia, MI01.2004
Skills
- Customer Communication and Retention
- Problem Resolution
- Managing Operations and Efficiency
- Customer Satisfaction Focus
Volunteer Experience
- Former Chairperson - PLYMOUTH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
- Former Board Member - CANTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
- Former Board Member - PLYMOUTH HISTORICAL MUSEUM
- Graduate - LEADERSHIP CANTON.
- Mentor - BIG BROTHER BIG SISTER
- Volunteer - MADD
Timeline
Sales-Bookkeeper
Bakman Floral Design
11.2023 - Current
Bookkeeper
Garden Fantasy on Main
05.2022 - 08.2023
Owner-Retired
Ribar Floral Company
09.2000 - 03.2020
Biller
Century Dodge
01.1998 - 01.2000
Associate of Arts - Criminalistics and Criminal Science
Schoolcraft College