Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline
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Lori Pierre Stewart

Lori Pierre Stewart

Phoenix,AZ

Summary

As a seasoned Sole Proprietor, leveraged business development and small business operations skills to drive growth and streamline processes. By implementing innovative strategies and fostering strong client relationships, Significantly enhanced market presence and profitability. As a sole proprietor cultivated a dynamic team, adept at planning and executing projects that exceeded expectations. Results-driven as a business owner 22 + years of experience in cleaning residential operations. Focused on boosting team productivity and increasing profits by proactively managing and improving operations. Proficient in overseeing accounting, compliance and records management.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Sole Proprieto

Self
04.2002 - Current

Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.

  • Implemented marketing strategies that effectively promoted services and attracted new clients.
  • Managed all financial aspects of business, including invoicing, budgeting, and tax preparation.
  • Implemented organizational systems that streamlined workflow processes within the sole proprietorship.
  • Researched trends and current innovations to determine competition and develop competitive pricing points.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
  • Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
  • Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality.
  • Developed strong professional relationships with clients, leading to repeat business and referrals.
  • Built a solid reputation in the industry through consistent delivery of excellent workmanship and professionalism.
  • Increased client satisfaction by delivering high-quality products and services tailored to individual needs.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by promptly addressing concerns or issues raised by clients.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, ensuring favorable terms for the business.
  • Optimized team hiring, training, and performance.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Solicited work through a well known property management in the vacation Rental industry
  • In the early years worked with a property management copy in WI in Apartment turnovers

Customer Service Manager

Self Employed Services
04.2011 - Current
  • Took ownership of customer issues and followed problems through to resolution.
  • Reduced customer complaints, proactively addressing issues and implementing effective solutions.
  • Trained and regularly mentored associates on performance-oriented strategies and customer service techniques.
  • Followed through with client requests to resolve problems.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Developed strong relationships with key clients, ensuring their needs were met consistently and promptly.
  • Collaborated with upper management to improve customer service processes and support structures company-wide.
  • Kept accurate records to document customer service actions and discussions.
  • Boosted customer retention rates through exceptional problem-solving skills and relationship-building efforts.
  • Created and reviewed invoices to confirm accuracy.
  • Developed customer service manual to standardize procedures across all departments.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Resolved customer complaints while prioritizing customer satisfaction and loyalty.

Education

High School Diploma -

West De Pere High School
De Pere, WI
06.1977

Skills

  • Business Development
  • Purchasing and planning
  • Small business operations
  • Ran a small cleaning business in Wi for 11 years and sold said business
  • Created a client based business in north Phoenix by providing high end cleaning for residential and vacation rentals as a 5 star cleaner
  • Because of demand created a residential window cleaning division

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 2 staff members.
  • Collaborated with team of 2 in the development of property requirements.
  • Achieved vacation rental turn overs by completing cleaning and turn over with accuracy and efficiency.

Timeline

Customer Service Manager

Self Employed Services
04.2011 - Current

Sole Proprieto

Self
04.2002 - Current

High School Diploma -

West De Pere High School
Lori Pierre Stewart