Mari L. Miljour
Weaverville,NC
Summary
Enthusiastic and artistic employee eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Creative and skillful with a passion for bringing brand image to life. Contributes unwavering work ethic and commitment to quality.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Sales Associate/Manager of Operations
Asheville Hemp Farms
04.2021 - Current
- Boosted sales revenue by developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients.
- Implemented effective marketing strategies for increased product exposure and customer engagement.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing prompt and personalized solutions to their concerns.
- Optimized inventory management to ensure timely availability of products for customers, reducing stockouts and lost sales opportunities.
- Delivered exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries, resolving issues, and fostering long-term relationships with clients.
- Developed a deep understanding of the company''s products and services to effectively communicate their benefits to potential customers.
Senior Retail Manager/Creative Director
RADical Elements
02.2019 - 03.2020
- Managed all aspects of store operations, including organization, maintenance and purchasing functions.
- Developed new store location from ground up by hiring and training efficient team.
- Promoted team collaboration, performance and efficiency by fostering healthy environments focused on mutual success.
- Completed all point of sale opening and closing procedures, including counting contents of cash register.
- Supervised guests at front counter, answering questions regarding products.
- Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
- Increased customer engagement through social media.
Creative Director Manager Interior Design
Sunnyside Trading Co.
01.2017 - 02.2019
- Originated and developed creative design concepts.
- Monitored orders using the retail point of sale (POS) system.
- Assisted clients with budget considerations regarding products and materials.
- Facilitated requests regarding product information, installation methods and product upgrade options.
- Specified proper products and materials for each project.
- Responsible for creative design for entire store.
- Entered details such as payments, account information and call logs into POS system.
- Responded to customer requests via telephone and email and effectively answered questions and inquiries.
- Used social media for effective marketing strategy.
Owner/Operator
Ivy River Lodge
05.2013 - Current
- Coordinated all aspects of guest services, including supply monitoring and facility maintenance.
- Served as primary point of contact for guests for information regarding their stay in the Asheville area.
- Followed through with client requests in a timely manner.
- Called clients to confirm upcoming appointments.
- Greeted all guests in a warm and friendly manner to create a positive first impression of our lodge.
- Anticipated guest concerns and addressed them immediately.
- Performed inventory and restocking assignments as necessary.
Motherhood
Self-Employed
03.2000 - Current
For the past 17 years, I have chosen to focus my time and attention on raising my beautiful daughter, Analise Nicolette Miljour.
Photographer
Freelance Photographer
06.1985 - 03.2000
- Published in Rolling Stone Magazine, The New York Times, and The Athens Banner Herald.
- Book of photographs published by the Athens Historic Society entitled "Athens Georgia-A Treasury of Historic Architecture".
Photographer
Athens Historic Society
03.1986 - 06.1997
- Coordinated all aspects of recording historic architecture via photography.
- Consistently followed all required protocols for scheduling photographic assignments.
- Served as a primary point of contact for members of the Athens Historic Society to arrange any upcoming photo shoots.
Archaeologist
South Eastern Archaeology
01.1986 - 01.1990
- Excavating and collecting artifacts.
- Clean and preserve artifacts.
- Mapping site of existing artifacts.
- Compare findings from one site to others to find similarities or differences.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Anthropology; Minor in Photography
The University of Georgia
Athens, GA1987
High School Diploma -
The Bolles School
Jacksonville Fl.1982
Skills
- Meticulously detail-oriented
- Dependable and reliable
- Visual Art Creation
- Creative Design
- Knowledge of Crystals
Timeline
Senior Sales Associate/Manager of Operations
Asheville Hemp Farms
04.2021 - Current
Senior Retail Manager/Creative Director
RADical Elements
02.2019 - 03.2020
Creative Director Manager Interior Design
Sunnyside Trading Co.
01.2017 - 02.2019
Owner/Operator
Ivy River Lodge
05.2013 - Current
Motherhood
Self-Employed
03.2000 - Current
Photographer
Athens Historic Society
03.1986 - 06.1997
Archaeologist
South Eastern Archaeology
01.1986 - 01.1990
Photographer
Freelance Photographer
06.1985 - 03.2000
Bachelor of Science - Anthropology; Minor in Photography
The University of Georgia
High School Diploma -
The Bolles School