Tara Drongesen
Albany,OR
Summary
Highly motivated professional with [Number] years of entrepreneurial and management experience. Skillfully creates and maintains professional and loyal relationships with co-workers, staff and clients while managing administrative and sales employees. Comfortable working independently as manager and leader and as collaborative team member. Applies business acumen and experience and exercises decisive judgment to meet and exceed organizational goals.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Owner
Willamette Valley Rentals llc
Albany, Oregon
05.2001 - Current
- Initiated cost-cutting measures when necessary without sacrificing quality of products or services.
- Established marketing strategies, such as social media campaigns, to promote the business.
- Investigated new technologies that could improve efficiency within the organization.
- Updated website content regularly according to current trends within target markets.
- Conducted market research to identify new opportunities for growth.
- Resolved conflicts between employees or customers in a timely manner.
- Oversaw daily operations of the business and provided guidance when needed.
- Created a customer service policy to ensure customers were satisfied with products or services.
- Developed business plan to secure financial backing from investors.
- Implemented systems for tracking sales performance and analyzing data trends in order to maximize profitability.
- Participated in trade shows, conventions, and other events related to industry promotion.
- Ensured compliance with all local laws and regulations related to the business operations.
- Reviewed financial statements on a monthly basis in order to assess financial health of the organization.
- Established strong relationships with vendors to ensure quality products at competitive prices.
- Identified and recruited staff members, including managers and sales personnel.
- Managed inventory levels to meet customer demand while minimizing costs.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for supplies and services.
- Developed relationships with key stakeholders, such as suppliers and vendors, in order to secure advantageous terms for the company.
- Conducted regular meetings with employees to review progress towards company goals.
- Monitored cash flow to ensure proper budgeting of resources.
- Analyzed competitor's pricing and product offerings in order to remain competitive within the market.
- Scheduled maintenance activities for equipment used by the business.
- Resolved issues quickly through meticulous research and quick decision-making.
- Supervised company social media and marketing efforts to expand brand awareness and attract new customers.
- Developed business from ground up and prepared records and operations for smooth handover to new owners.
- Managed operations budgeting, accounts payable, and accounts receivable and payroll.
- Prepared weekly schedules to verify proper floor coverage within fiscal guidelines.
- Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
- Conferred with customers to understand needs and finalize purchase orders.
- Kept up-to-date on regulatory changes affecting business operations.
- Established favorable relationships with vendors and contractors, facilitating contract negotiation and development of marketing and sales strategies.
- Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends.
- Interviewed, trained and supervised employees.
- Mentored and trained new hires on sales techniques and customer service procedures.
- Kept records for production, inventory, income, and expenses.
- Reconciled daily sales, prepared bank deposits and assessed financial transaction reports.
- Created and implemented marketing and advertising strategies to support revenue goals and promote strategic growth.
- Determined pricing for products or services based on costs and competition.
- Analyzed financial statements and trends to manage cash flow and make business decisions.
- Conducted competitive analysis to inform strategic planning and positioning.
- Improved company's quality and productivity by streamlining systems and processes.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
- Used strong issue resolution and communication skills to cultivate and strengthen lasting client relationships.
- Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
- Coordinated and directed activities of businesses or departments concerning production, pricing and sales.
- Improved productivity initiatives, managing budgets and accounts, coordinating itinerary and scheduling appointments.
- Created effective business plans to focus strategic decisions on long-term objectives.
- Structured HR consulting services to support clients during organizational developments and changes.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
- Implemented successful business strategies to increase revenue and target new markets.
- Monitored progress by establishing plans, budgets and measuring results.
- Directed or coordinated financial or budget activities to fund operations and maximize investments.
- Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.
- Implemented campaigns and promotions to help with developing goods and services.
- Appraised inventory levels on frequent basis, ordering new merchandise to keep quantities well-stocked.
- Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance.
- Forecasted customer demand to set prices or credit terms for goods or services.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR06-1998
Skills
- Financial analysis
- Market research
- Inventory management
- Cost reduction
Timeline
Business Owner
Willamette Valley Rentals llc
05.2001 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Oregon State University