Results-driven CEO with forward-thinking approach centered on company success and competitive growth. Demonstrated record of success in building successful teams and managing profitable operations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Owner/Operator
K9 Chow Melts
Orlando, FL
12.2019 - Current
Managed day-to-day business operations.
Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
Recruited, hired and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.
Reconciled daily sales, returns and financial reports in QuickBooks.
Remained up-to-date on current trends and attended industry trade shows and markets to view and order inventory.
Optimized team hiring, training and performance.
Maintained up-to-date administrative records to monitor operational conditions.
Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
Assessed supplier quality to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational performance.
Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
Established, optimized and enforced business policies to maintain consistency and high-quality standards across industry operations.
Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
Used knowledge of market trends to create value-added solutions resulting in significant increase in revenues.
Trained and developed team members to build human capital.
Developed sales presentations and promotion initiatives to key accounts to drive product sales and increase brand awareness.
Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
Generated revenues yearly and effectively capitalized on industry growth.
Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures and technology systems.
Aligned branding initiatives and sales strategies with client goals.
Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-oriented business culture to lead industry in innovation and push progress.
Reduced personnel turnover and promoted employee development by recruiting team-oriented candidates and implementing new training practices.
Established and administered annual budget with controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives.
Discovered areas of improvement by generating quarterly operational and sales reports.
Improved records management systems for leases and contracts to boost renewals timeliness.
Assistant General Manager
Greeneking
England, UK
02.2018 - 06.2019
Resolved problems promptly to elevate customer approval.
Handled cash accurately and prepared deposits.
Motivated, trained and disciplined employees to maximize performance.
Managed team schedule with eye for coverage needs and individual strengths.
Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
Enforced quality assurance protocols to deliver ideal customer experiences.
Mentored and motivated team members to achieve challenging business goals.
Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules and contract negotiations.
Taught staff strategies for completing work and smoothly carrying out senior management directives.
Oversaw inventory by ordering precise quantities of stock and executing corrective actions to drive profitability.
Cultivated performance-based culture based on individual accountability, goal attainment and team achievement.
Maintained well-controlled business inventory with minimal losses by enforcing solid monitoring and management structures.
Built customer loyalty by devising promotions and products according to customer needs and budget.
Oversaw computer database and physical filing systems.
Delivered full-scale business strategies resulting in increased customer satisfaction and operational enhancement.
Performed pricing and estimates based on customer needs and requirements.
Dog Groomer Owner
Doggie Planet
England, UK
02.2010 - 07.2016
Swabbed ears to remove wax and dirt, removing extra hair to allow air to circulate freely and avoid infection.
Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs and determined special needs of animals under care.
Followed effective process for bathing and grooming dogs to remove dirt, loose hair, parasites and hair mats.
Carefully clipped nails and trimmed hair around pads and paws, using gentle approach for anxious pets.
Contributed to client retention by consistently providing outstanding customer service to both clients and pets.
Kept animal coats clean and healthy with regular washing, grooming and trimming.
Performed pet intake to gain necessary information concerning health, behaviors, potential allergies and other details to provide complete records and methods of owner contact.
Spoke to customers regarding lodging, grooming, daycare services and pricing and cross-sold additional items.
Assessed paws, ears and eyes for injuries or infections as part of initial evaluation.
Welcomed customers upon arrival and ushered pets to holding kennels or group play areas.
Maintained and updated daily log of time spent with dogs for calculating payments, itemizing activities and services provided.
Restocked supplies and rotated items to maintain efficient operations and prevent expiration of perishable goods.
Monitored animal behavior and completed examinations to identify illnesses, injuries or potential diseases.
Promoted parasite protection as well as skin and coat health through regular grooming, dietary suggestions and supplement recommendations for pet owners.
Delivered continuous focus and attention to lodged animals, promoting high level of care and oversight.
Fed, walked and bathed animals.
Performed basic wound care and other medical aid, working with veterinarians to handle advanced cases.
Education
Diploma - Acute K9 Herbalism
DNM University
Canada
05.2018
Diploma - Integrative Nutrition & Bio Individuality
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