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MARLA GILL FERGUSON

Abilene,TX

Summary

Highly motivated professional with over fifteen years of entrepreneurial and management experience. Skillfully creates and maintains professional and loyal relationships with co-workers and customers while managing administrative duties, social media engagement, and networking. 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

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Event Planning Business Owner/Operator

The Locozonly Experience
01.2016 - Current
  • Developed event planning business from ground up and prepared records, systems and marketing for operations
  • Worked alongside local businesses to create large scale community events to promote small businesses, local artists and craftsmen in a fun and festive environment.
  • Supervised all aspects of business from social media marketing to establishing favorable relationships with vendors and attendees.
  • Made financial and logistics decisions in the best interest of the company based on costs, competition and vendor needs
  • Oversaw all aspects of events from concept to hands on management.

Food Truck Business Owner/Operator

Chincharo Taco
01.2015 - Current
  • Developed food truck business from ground up and prepared records, systems and marketing for operations
  • Continued to supervise all aspects of business from social media to establishing favorable relationships with customers and vendors
  • Made financial and logistics decisions in the best interest of the company based on costs, competition and customer needs
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships

Office Manager

Junior League of San Angelo
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Maintained impeccable office organization to support efficiency, professionalism and performance objectives while overseeing receiving and organizing correspondence, answering calls and creating business letters and records
  • Managed, scheduled and coordinated office functions for group in addition to implementing and maintaining company protocol to facilitate smooth daily activities

Education

Certified Holistic Health Coach - Nutrition

Institute For Integrative Nutrition
01-2010

Certified Massage Therapist - Massage Therapy

Atlanta School of Holistic Arts
Atlanta, GA
01-1998

Skills

  • Relationship Building
  • New Business Development
  • Strategic Decision-Making
  • Focus and Follow-Through
  • Originality and Creativity
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Organizational Development
  • Quality Assurance

Volunteer Experience

Served on multiple school PTA Boards, Church Committees and Spousal Support Programs throughout the 21 years of military life. Organized countless fundraisers and events for military spouses, educators, staff and families. Finds pride in finding creative ways to engage and foster community through outreach programs and events that bring groups and organizations together.

Timeline

Office Manager

Junior League of San Angelo
01.2017 - 01.2018

Event Planning Business Owner/Operator

The Locozonly Experience
01.2016 - Current

Food Truck Business Owner/Operator

Chincharo Taco
01.2015 - Current

Certified Holistic Health Coach - Nutrition

Institute For Integrative Nutrition

Certified Massage Therapist - Massage Therapy

Atlanta School of Holistic Arts

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