Sara Carter
Andover
Summary
Resourceful Small Business Co-Owner with relevant background in business administration, marketing strategy, and team management. Demonstrated strengths include strategic planning, financial oversight, and customer relationship management. Made significant impact in previous role by developing innovative strategies for growth and improving operational efficiency. Possess keen understanding of small business dynamics coupled with ability to drive profitability and performance.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Small Business Co-Owner
Upstream Fairy
Andover
01.2018 - Current
- Provide short- and long-term vacation property rentals and opportunities through online sourcing.
- Manage all aspects of rentals to ensure complete guest satisfaction and client profit.
- Maintain profit & loss and expense reports using QuickBooks accounting software.
Office Manager
Fedco Seeds
Clinton
01.2011 - 05.2023
- Process check and credit card payments and prepare sales receipts of these payments in QuickBooks.
- Resolved customer inquiries in a timely manner while maintaining positive relationships with clients.
- Maintained office supplies inventory and ordered necessary materials.
- Developed office policies to enhance productivity and communication.
- Answered phone calls, responded to emails, routed mail and coordinated courier services.
Service Manager
The Millers Table
Skowhegan
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Managed, trained, and coordinated staffing of employees.
- Organized 'Pizza with a Purpose' fundraising events.
- Successfully communicated needs of guests to provide customer satisfaction.
- Coordinated schedules to ensure adequate staffing for peak hours.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Resource Conservation
The University of Montana
Missoula, MT 09.2006 - 01.2009
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Apple Square POS
- Panorama database program
- Vacation property management
- QuickBooks accounting
- Customer relationship management
- Office organization
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
- Leadership
Timeline
Small Business Co-Owner
Upstream Fairy
01.2018 - Current
Service Manager
The Millers Table
01.2017 - 01.2019
Office Manager
Fedco Seeds
01.2011 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Resource Conservation
The University of Montana
09.2006 - 01.2009