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Sarah Springer

Hazel Park,MI

Summary

Dynamic small business owner with a proven track record in customer relations and operations management at Melt Wellness. Expert in relationship building and enhancing customer satisfaction through exceptional service. Skilled in glass and ceramic production, fostering creativity while teaching students in my personal art studio. Committed to always delivering quality and maintaining a positive environment.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner

Melt Wellness
07.2012 - Current
  • Offers spa and wellness services including sauna therapy, cupping, red light therapy, and holistic facials and body work.
  • Handles all business management including scheduling, marketing, and boutique retail sales.
  • Integrates handpicked resale and artisan products into spa offerings.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.

Owner

SPS Art Productions LLC
Detroit, MI
06.2010 - Current

Production glass and ceramic artist

  • Designs, produces, and sells functional and sculptural glass and ceramic works.
  • Hosts beginner glassblowing and ceramics classes.
  • Handles product sales, studio management, event set-up, and community engagement.

Instructor

Tidewater Community College - Portsmouth Campus
Virginia
12.2019 - 04.2020
  • Taught Glassblowing class
  • Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
  • Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
  • Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.
  • Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.

Store Manager

Sonny’s Ironton Market
Charlevoix, MI
06.2008 - 07.2011
  • Managed daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of the store, maintaining a clean, safe environment for customers and employees.
  • Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
  • Addressed customer complaints promptly and professionally, resolving issues to maintain positive relationships with clientele.
  • Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.

Education

Ceramics - Continuing Education

Oakland Community College
Bloomfield Hills, MI

Glassblowing - Continuing Education

College For Creative Studies
Detroit, MI

Clinical Aesthetician -

David Presley School of Esthetics
Royal Oak

Certificate In Glassblowing & Fusing -

Ignite Studio
Chicago, IL

Associate Of Fine Arts - Metal Fabrication

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Skills

  • Customer relations
  • Small business operations
  • Relationship building
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Calm under pressure, decisive decision-maker

Timeline

Instructor

Tidewater Community College - Portsmouth Campus
12.2019 - 04.2020

Owner

Melt Wellness
07.2012 - Current

Owner

SPS Art Productions LLC
06.2010 - Current

Store Manager

Sonny’s Ironton Market
06.2008 - 07.2011

Ceramics - Continuing Education

Oakland Community College

Glassblowing - Continuing Education

College For Creative Studies

Clinical Aesthetician -

David Presley School of Esthetics

Certificate In Glassblowing & Fusing -

Ignite Studio

Associate Of Fine Arts - Metal Fabrication

Western Michigan University