Stephanie Weldon

• Own and operate a specialized boutique retail and service business, managing sales, purchasing, sourcing, vendor relationships, inventory, pricing, and premium customer experience.
• Manage the full sales cycle from consultation and needs assessment through product recommendation, ordering, customization, delivery, and follow-up.
• Build repeat and referral business through product expertise, consultative selling, and long-term client relationships.
• Source specialty products and materials from domestic and international manufacturers; evaluate quality, pricing, availability, lead times, and supplier reliability.
• Purchase and manage inventory based on demand, product performance, lead times, and budget considerations.
• Coordinate custom and special orders across multiple suppliers, specifications, timelines, shipping, and delivery requirements.
• Establish pricing using product costs, labor, shipping, overhead, and market conditions; resolve supply, shipping, quality, and customer-service issues.

• Co-owned LB&B, an upscale Deli and Restaurant and managed daily operations, deliveries, including purchasing, inventory, vendor relationships, customer service, staff training, hiring, and occasionally "on dish".
• Sourced food, beverages, packaging, equipment, and operating supplies, ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness while coordinating delivery schedules.
• Monitored inventory and purchasing needs against customer demand, product freshness, food costs, and waste; resolved supplier pricing, quality, and delivery issues.
• Managed receiving of goods to ensure timely stock availability, storage, food preparation, merchandising, cash handling, and daily product availability.
• Collaborated with charities and fundraisers to engage audience and enhance community awareness across multiple platforms nationwide.

Specialty Seafood, Catering & Hospitality
Austin, TX | [2014-2016]

• Coordinated private catering events, overseeing food preparation, setup, service, and customer interactions to ensure seamless execution.
• Led front-of-house service as head server, enhancing customer experience through effective team coordination and exceptional service.
• Sold premium salmon products directly to customers, using product knowledge and personalized recommendations to build customer relationships and online sales.
• Assisted with salmon preparation, production, packaging, and order fulfillment, ensuring quality and presentation standards were maintained.
• Managed multiple responsibilities simultaneously in a fast-paced small-business environment.

• Cultivated trusted client relationships through discretion, product knowledge, patience, and clear communication.
• Provided personalized consultations and used a consultative sales approach to recommend products based on client needs, lifestyle, and budget.
• Streamlined product selection, ordering, inventory management, and merchandising while providing client education, follow-up, and problem resolution.

• Instructed students in application techniques and industry standards, enhancing their proficiency in professional practices.
• Managed classroom products, supplies, and equipment while delivering engaging demonstrations and hands-on training to foster effective learning.