SHELBY OLIPHANT
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Summary
Forward-thinking team leader skilled at operating departments efficiently to meet goals. Successful background matching employees with roles for maximum performance. Proactive and hardworking individual focused on continuous operational improvement.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Menagerie Manager
Amapola Acres
07.2022 - Current
- Worked as General Contractor in finishing and remodeling out areas in the barn for 2 separate short term rentals. Doing much of the labor myself.
- Working towards obtaining my Real Estate License
- Manage storage spaces for Recreational Vehicles
- Chicken keeper, garden tender, irrigation manager for 9 acres
Manager of Operations
Bryar Wolf
03.2021 - 07.2023
- Manage all aspects of daily business operation from employee, customer service, training, implementing best practices.
- Buying inventory and creating new designs.
- Keeping the company on brand and on trend.
- Managing all aspects of sales platforms and website management.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications and missed deadlines.
Merchandiser, Buyer & Floor Manager
NW Home Interiors
02.2018 - 03.2021
- Inventory Management of 20K sf store and 30k sf warehouse
- Buying inventory and overseeing special orders on 5 million dollar business
- Solving issues for sales people in regards to shipping, customer service issues and all back end operations
Retail Store Owner
Kapok Collective
02.2014 - 02.2018
- Kapok Collective, HeARTfully Curated Handmade Goods from Latin America & Beyond
- In charge of all daily business operations, including brick & mortar store and online
- Curate Gallery Shows with local and international artists
- Work with clients to create custom furniture and interiors
- Traveled to Mexico and Central America to import goods for storefront
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
Landscape Design/Owner
Self Employed Services
10.2007 - 10.2012
- Consulted with customers and analyzed locations to develop landscape plans that were both functional and beautiful.
- Rendered designs with manual and computer-aided methods.
- Negotiated and fulfilled maintenance contracts for ongoing care.
- Sourced high-quality trees, bushes, grass seed or sod, fertilizer and other supplies to complete new installations.
Landscape Designer
Kevin Wood Landscapes
10.2006 - 10.2007
- Executed landscape master plans and detailed estimates for installation
- Worked with high-end clients to develop outdoor living spaces
- Completed special projects such as recreational designs and site rehabilitations.
- Negotiated and fulfilled maintenance contracts for ongoing care.
Education
Bachelor of Liberal Arts - Fine Arts Concentration
University of Texas
Austin, Texas2002
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Brooks Institute of Photography
Santa Barbara, California1999
Skills
- Business Operations
- Hiring and Onboarding
- Overseeing Employees
- Records Organization and Management
- Customer Service Best Practices
- Quality Standards
- Human Resources Oversight
Timeline
Menagerie Manager
Amapola Acres
07.2022 - Current
Manager of Operations
Bryar Wolf
03.2021 - 07.2023
Merchandiser, Buyer & Floor Manager
NW Home Interiors
02.2018 - 03.2021
Retail Store Owner
Kapok Collective
02.2014 - 02.2018
Landscape Design/Owner
Self Employed Services
10.2007 - 10.2012
Landscape Designer
Kevin Wood Landscapes
10.2006 - 10.2007
Bachelor of Liberal Arts - Fine Arts Concentration
University of Texas
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Brooks Institute of Photography
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