Sandra Lee Winter

Business Owner, 11/1994

The Natural Way, Orchard Park, NY

Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal natural health solutions.

Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and for successfully operating business.

Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing and weekly payroll to handle financial needs.

Maintained updated knowledge of inventory changes to adjust business operations accordingly.

Provided financial management through preparation of bank deposits and settlement of sales, returns and transactions.

• Assisted customers with product selection, sizing and styling.
• Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
• Provided accurate information about products, prices and services.

Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.

Answered customer questions regarding sizing, accessories and proper care for merchandise.

Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.

Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.

Implemented up-selling strategies such as recommending accessories and complementary purchases to boost revenue.

Managed day-to-day business operations.

Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.

Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budget, accounts and costs.

Recruited, hired and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization

Optimized team hiring, training and performance.

Maintained up-to-date administrative records to monitor operational performance

Assessed supplier quality to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational performance

Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.

Established and administered annual budget with controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives.

Managed day-to-day business operations

Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions

Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, account and costs.

Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profits levels

Optimized team hiring, training and performance

Maintained up-to-date administrative records to monitor operational conditions

Assess supplier quality to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational performance

Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.

Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.