48 Years of professional experience
Lovie Reed
Southaven,MS
Summary
Highly achieved and motivated. Versatile Content Writer proficient in researching, writing and editing diverse content. Autonomous yet communicative with 10-year history of superior performance in remote environments. Enthusiastic professional and offering excellent skills in writing memorable feature stories. Writer with expertise writing on health, life, and spirituality.
Overview
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Work History
Author/Writer
Self Employed Writer
Southaven , MS.
03.2010 - Current
- Worked on creative brand messaging, campaigns and creative brainstorming.
- Maintained informative social media to help further storylines and promote future events.
- Created emotionally powerful life changing and enjoyable stories to engage consumers and heighten my knowledge and creativity awareness.
- Conducted over many hours of research on people and things topics to increase knowledge in subject.
- Edited and proofread all texts with help of microsoft word.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to produce accurate, high-quality documentation for customers.
Beauty Salon Manager
JCPENNEY Beauty Salon
Southaven, MS
02.2017 - 02.2018
- Oversaw salon employee performance, facility cleanliness and sales.
- Worked to continuously increase salon business through effective sales, service and operations policies.
- Controlled inventory by tracking expenses, purchases and shelf stock.
- Built business through commitment to excellent customer service, resulting in customer loyalty and retention.
Cosmetologist/Owner/Operator
Lovie’s New Image Salon
Southaven , MS
04.1974 - 04.2014
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
Sales Manager
Dillard's
Southaven , MS
09.2008 - 10.2011
- Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution and client satisfaction.
- Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.
- Coached employees in successful selling methods and encouraged cross-selling to drive revenue.
- Identified, hired and trained highly-qualified staff by teaching best practices, procedures and sales strategies.
Recruiter Coordinator
Tennessee Technology Center At Memphis
Memphis, TN
04.1996 - 06.1997
- Oversaw and managed on-boarding processes and programs to successfully integrate new, transferred and promoted employees.
- Maintained thorough understanding and knowledge of hiring practices, recruitment strategies and staffing industry trends.
- Leveraged social media platforms and online job boards to advertise open positions and engage with potential candidates.
- Advised, coached and counseled managers and staff to support human resources policies, procedures, programs and labor relations.
Teacher
Tennessee Technology Center At Memphis
Memphis, TN
05.1991 - 02.1996
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Education
Associate of Science - Social Work
Belhaven University
Memphis, TN05.2016
Skills
- Creative Thinking
- Project Planning
- Product Features Highlights
- Critical Thinking
Accomplishments
I wrote my first published short book in 2016. The title of my book is "Forget Me Not " "A Loving Mother Who Had Alzheimer's ." I am also, naming a list of a few honors for my outstanding service at the work place and in the community. Awarded Probation Officer of the month - 2016 - 2020, Juvenile Shelby County Court, awarded for Social Services - 2016, awarded Teacher of the year- 1995, Tennessee Technology Center at Memphis, awarded for facilitating , planning and organizing teacher's conferences - Tennessee Vocational Association 1996
Timeline
Beauty Salon Manager
JCPENNEY Beauty Salon
02.2017 - 02.2018
Author/Writer
Self Employed Writer
03.2010 - Current
Sales Manager
Dillard's
09.2008 - 10.2011
Recruiter Coordinator
Tennessee Technology Center At Memphis
04.1996 - 06.1997
Teacher
Tennessee Technology Center At Memphis
05.1991 - 02.1996
Cosmetologist/Owner/Operator
Lovie’s New Image Salon
04.1974 - 04.2014
Associate of Science - Social Work
Belhaven University
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