Moira Myfanwy Brunner
Sunset Traders
Holualoa,HI
41
years of professional experience
Dynamic retail owner with extensive experience in customer relations and sales leadership. Proven ability to cultivate strong supplier relationships and enhance product offerings to drive business growth.
Results-driven retail owner with a focus on small business operations and team development. Skilled in negotiation and communication, fostering a culture of excellence through strategic partnerships and effective staff training.
Work History
Reatial Owner
40 Years 6 Months- Developed strategic partnerships to enhance product offerings and expand market reach.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring efficient inventory management and customer satisfaction.
- Implemented streamlined processes that improved workflow efficiency across all departments.
- Trained and mentored staff to foster a culture of excellence and accountability.
- Analyzed market trends to inform purchasing decisions and optimize product selection.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Cultivated strong relationships with suppliers to negotiate favorable terms and conditions.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
Part Time Teacher
5 Years- Developed engaging lesson plans that catered to diverse learning styles.
- Implemented innovative teaching strategies to enhance student understanding and retention.
- Collaborated with faculty to design curriculum aligned with educational standards.
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on classroom management and instructional techniques.
- Assessed student progress through various evaluation methods, ensuring academic growth.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment that encouraged student participation and collaboration.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
Sales Associate
1 Year 7 Months- Assisted customers with product selection, enhancing overall shopping experience.
- Managed inventory levels, ensuring product availability and organization on sales floor.
- Collaborated with team to execute promotional displays, increasing customer engagement.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Performed cash, card, and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
- Used in-store system to locate inventory and place special orders for customers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Counseling Psychology, Crisis Intervention/trauma
Skills
Customer relations
Small business operations
Relationship building
Verbal and written communication
Negotiation
Sales leadership
Timeline
Part Time Teacher
Kealakehe Intermediate School
03.2009 - 03.2014Read More
Sales Associate
Crazy Shirts Inc
08.1987 - 03.1989Read More
Reatial Owner
Sunset Traders
09.1985 - 03.2026Read More
University of Washington
Bachelor of Science from Counseling Psychology, Crisis Intervention/trauma
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