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Maryann Elsner

Plymouth,MA

Summary

Driven Small Business Owner with excellent business acumen, creativity and leadership skills. Offers advanced experience in developing marketing strategies, identifying business opportunities and generating sales in retail industry. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Small Business Owner

Self Employed Web
09.2016 - Current

Creating and selling Sea Glass Art to retail stores and on line.

Collecting authentic sea glass, stones, pottery and driftwood to create one of a kind pieces of art.

Providing unique and beautiful gifts for all occasions.

Customer Service Cashier

The Market At Pine Hills
10.2015 - 09.2017
  • Met customer service goals and exceeded customer expectations.
  • Enabled customers to feel welcomed, important, and appreciated by answering questions about products sold throughout store.
  • Processed customer orders and accurately handled payment transactions.
  • Developed and managed relationships with customers to increase customer loyalty.
  • Counted money in drawers at beginning and end of each shift.
  • Utilized POS system to handle customer cash and credit card transactions.
  • Handled cash with high accuracy and took care to check bills for fraud.
  • Worked with floor team and managers to meet wide range of customer needs.
  • Processed refunds and exchanges in accordance with company policy.
  • Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts.

Accounts Payable, Receivable & Payroll Specialist

White Cliffs Country Club
09.2002 - 09.2004
  • Received vendor invoices, validated for accuracy and routed for approval to prepare for payment processing.
  • Supported management by processing invoices and documents with consistent on-time delivery.
  • Streamlined daily reporting information entry for efficient record keeping purposes.
  • Reviewed payroll information and submitted for check dispersement

Accounts Payable Specialist

Aramark
09.1994 - 10.1996
  • Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
  • Processed invoices and journal entries with efficiency and accuracy, resulting in decreased discrepancies.
  • Reached out to vendors and customers to verify information and follow up on client issues.

Manager

Hallmark Gold Crown
12.1993 - 08.1995
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Improved marketing to attract new customers and promote business.
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
  • Set up displays for effective marketing


Education

Associate of Science - Animal Science

Becker College
Worcester, MA
06.1991

Skills

  • Planning and Execution
  • Business Growth and Retention
  • Business Marketing
  • Business Development
  • Payroll Administration and Timekeeping
  • Accounts Payable and receivables

Timeline

Small Business Owner

Self Employed Web
09.2016 - Current

Customer Service Cashier

The Market At Pine Hills
10.2015 - 09.2017

Accounts Payable, Receivable & Payroll Specialist

White Cliffs Country Club
09.2002 - 09.2004

Accounts Payable Specialist

Aramark
09.1994 - 10.1996

Manager

Hallmark Gold Crown
12.1993 - 08.1995

Associate of Science - Animal Science

Becker College
Maryann Elsner