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Paige Schroeder

GIG HARBOR

Summary

Dynamic small business owner at Cutting Edge with a proven track record in business growth and retention. Expert in strategic planning and financial management, successfully increasing revenue through innovative marketing and strong vendor relations. Renowned for exceptional team building and customer service, fostering lasting client relationships while driving operational excellence.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Small Business Owner

Cutting Edge
10.2016 - Current
  • Provided elite customer service by resolving escalated problems and calmly responding to shifting priorities.
  • Fulfilled customer shipping needs by completing all purchase orders and customer invoices.
  • Promoted business via social media to generate leads and maximize brand identity.
  • Participated in business events, conferences and trade shows to promote products and network with business owners and prospective clients.
  • Researched trends and current innovations to determine competition and develop competitive pricing points.
  • Advertised products and services online, social media and through traditional campaigns to target ideal consumers.
  • Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to employees.
  • Evaluated sales reports and financial statements to manage cash flow and develop techniques to improve business.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
  • Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Supervised creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers.
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
  • Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.

Education

Associate of Arts - Cosmetology

Clover Park Technical College
Lakewood, WA
05-2014

Skills

  • Business growth and retention
  • Human resources administration
  • Business operations leadership
  • New business launch
  • New market research
  • Planning and execution
  • Cost control and analysis
  • Staffing
  • Accounting oversight
  • Small business operations
  • Human resources management
  • Team building
  • Strategic planning
  • Financial management
  • Business marketing
  • Staff hiring
  • Business development
  • Entrepreneurial leadership
  • Vision implementation
  • Opportunity identification
  • Budget management
  • Vendor relations
  • Operations management
  • Negotiation
  • Financial planning
  • Sales oversight

Timeline

Small Business Owner

Cutting Edge
10.2016 - Current

Associate of Arts - Cosmetology

Clover Park Technical College