Nicole Stewart
Knoxville,MD
Summary
Successful Owner/Operator with expertise in the exotic animal industry. Dedicated leader that maintains professional relationships and fantastic customer service. Self motivated and willing to learn new skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
The Zoo Bus, LLC
08.2020 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Spoke professionally with customers and gathered all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
- Assessed income and expenses and adapted plans to improve profit levels.
- Dedicated to providing quality care for the animals in our program.
- Teaching children how to care for their exotic animal pets.
- Pet rescue & sanctuary, all tasks involved with cleaning, feeding, care, and medical attention for exotic animals.
Field Sales Representative
Premium Of VA
02.2015 - 05.2020
- Identified prospect needs and developed appropriate responses along with information on suitable products and services
- Responsibilities: General sales meeting, Monthly MBO sales goals, Team building, Work productively and Independently
- Responsible for product sales, freshness, POS and general knowledge of new brands in 475+ inside sales accounts
- The Reyes Beverage Group succeed as one initiative embodies a strategic roadmap in four main pillars: People, Suppliers, Customers, Execution
Draft Technician
Premium Of VA
08.2011 - 02.2015
- Responsible for the maintenance, installation and biweekly cleaning of draft beer lines for 175+ bars/restaurants
- Daily services calls and weekly meetings
Presentation/Human Resources Team Leader
Target
11.2009 - 08.2011
- Human Resources Team Leader: Streamlined HR efficiencies, coordinated new hire orientations and provided onboarding and training for 50+ new employees
- Organized company-wide events designed to boost employee morale
- Prepared all human resource documentation, including new hire letters, employee contracts and corporate policies
- Answered employee inquiries regarding health benefits and 401k options
- Presentation Team Leader: Supervised team of up to 10 merchandising employees and monitored adherence to company standards
- Educated staff about coordinating clothing racks and related displays to boost effectiveness of promotions
- Prepared interesting and innovative visual displays to grab customer interest and promote sales
- Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
Education
Associate of Science - Basic Studies
Valencia College
Orlando, FLHigh School Diploma -
Loudoun County High School
Leesburg, VASkills
- Microsoft Office (Word, Powerpoint, Excel)
- Inventory scanning devices
- Firefighter 1 &2, CPR, Hazmat Awareness, Critical Management
- General use of apple products
- Cicerone 1 Certification
Accomplishments
- Rescued and rehomed several exotic animals.
- Taught approximately 100 children how to care for their exotic pets.
- Increased customers by word of mouth marketing
- FSR of the year 2019
- Interview with On Tap Magazine 2 years in a row
- Top Performers company trips: 2016 Huntington Beach, 2017 San Diego and 2018 Key West)
Additional Information - Personal References
- Pat Goodman, 703-932-4840
- Phil O'Donnell, 703-216-5498
- Michelle McMillan, 540-550-0886
Timeline
Owner/Operator
The Zoo Bus, LLC
08.2020 - Current
Field Sales Representative
Premium Of VA
02.2015 - 05.2020
Draft Technician
Premium Of VA
08.2011 - 02.2015
Presentation/Human Resources Team Leader
Target
11.2009 - 08.2011
Associate of Science - Basic Studies
Valencia College
High School Diploma -
Loudoun County High School
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