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MARY STEVENSON

Walla Walla,WA

Summary

My goal is to work in a postion where I am able to use my cumulative skills in communications built over my career working with clients, employees, and colleagues, as well as, become and integral part of my employer's success while continually adding to my own knowledge and skills.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Substitute Teacher

Baker School District 5J
Baker City, Oregon
09.2023 - Current
  • Encouraged positive behavior among students through effective communication techniques.
  • Provided instruction and guidance to students in the absence of a regular teacher.

Licensed Real Estate Agent, WA

Exp Realty
Walla Walla, WA
09.2020 - Current
  • Negotiated contracts and coordinate with lenders, attorneys and inspectors.
  • Counseled new buyers to enhance sales opportunities.

Wine Sales Associate/Floor Manager

Valdemar Estates, USA
Walla Walla, WA
10.2019 - 08.2023
  • Performed sales consultations and educated clients on products and services.
  • Created and maintained sales environment to support business objectives.
  • Established new accounts and serviced existing accounts maintaining professional relationships.

Tasting Room Manager/Event Coordinator

Walla Walla Vintners
Walla Walla, WA
08.2018 - 10.2019
  • Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
  • Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Used strong issue resolution and communication skills to cultivate and strengthen lasting client relationships.
  • Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
  • Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance.

Founder/Owner

Earth & Vine Wine Bar & Bistro
Baker City, Oregon
10.2008 - 03.2018
  • Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends.
  • Supervised performance of workers with goals of improving productivity, efficiency and cost savings.
  • Led startup and creation of operational procedures and workflow planning.
  • Oversaw project execution, phase progress, workmanship and team performance to drive on-time completion of deliverables.
  • Oversaw staff hiring, initiating new training and scheduled processes to streamline operations.
  • Negotiated with vendors to gain optimal pricing on products resulting in substantial increase in profit margin.
  • Analyzed client business needs and assisted in determining appropriate resources and strategies.
  • Hosted special events to boost brand awareness and increase community engagement.
  • Prepared weekly schedules to verify proper floor coverage within fiscal guidelines.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies

Eastern Oregon University
La Grande, OR
06.1998

Skills

  • Excellent in written and verbal communications
  • Highly motivated with excellent work ethic
  • Proven success under high-pressure with unyielding deadlines
  • Outstanding memory & exceptional attention to detail
  • Logical, level-headed and amiable
  • Exceptional people skills with leadership experience

Experience prior to 2008

  • Elementary School Teacher 1998-2002
  • Substitute School Teacher (all ages) 2002-2008

Timeline

Substitute Teacher

Baker School District 5J
09.2023 - Current

Licensed Real Estate Agent, WA

Exp Realty
09.2020 - Current

Wine Sales Associate/Floor Manager

Valdemar Estates, USA
10.2019 - 08.2023

Tasting Room Manager/Event Coordinator

Walla Walla Vintners
08.2018 - 10.2019

Founder/Owner

Earth & Vine Wine Bar & Bistro
10.2008 - 03.2018

Bachelor of Science - Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies

Eastern Oregon University
MARY STEVENSON