TERI THOMPSON
New Providence,IA
Summary
Dynamic Bakery Owner at Knotted Dough & Co, adept in strategic planning and customer relations, significantly enhanced client satisfaction and loyalty through innovative business processes. Skilled in achieving notable company objectives. Talented Owner with excellent customer service and facility oversight skills and more than 7 years of experience. Highly effective and comfortable working with people at all levels in organization. Dedicated retail sales professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
BAKERY OWNER
KNOTTED DOUGH & CO
70197 130TH ST, ZEARING, IA, 50278
05.2017 - Current
- 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.
- Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Established a positive workplace culture that fostered employee engagement, collaboration, and loyalty.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
HOMESCHOOL TEACHER
OUR FAMILY PRACTICE
407 S. PEARL ST, ZEARING, IA, 50278
08.1990 - 05.2017
- Managed homeschool schedules effectively, balancing extracurricular activities with academic requirements for well-rounded development.
- Researched and chose appropriate curriculum to meet children's abilities and grade levels.
- Emphasized practical life skills alongside academics, preparing students for future independence and decision-making abilities.
- Organized hands-on instructional activities to supplement textbook instruction to engage and motivate students.
- Adapted teaching methods and lesson plans to changing student needs.
- Led groups of students on field trips to enriching destinations, introducing to new experiences and broadening education.
- Adapted curriculum to accommodate different learning styles, ensuring all students had equal access to educational materials.
- Attended textbooks fairs and homeschool meetings to understand different approaches to subject matter.
- Researched multiple curricula, methodologies and perspectives as part of educational planning.
- Improved reading comprehension levels through targeted instruction in literacy skills development techniques such as summarizing main ideas and annotating text passages effectively.
- Implemented hands-on activities and experiential learning opportunities for improved understanding of complex concepts.
- Supported social-emotional growth by integrating character education lessons that foster empathy, resilience and selfawareness.
- Evaluated classical, student-lead and unschooling methodologies for best option.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Nevada High School
Nevada, IA05.1982
Skills
- Customer Relations
- Small business operations
- Verbal and written communication
- Project Management
- Strategic Planning
- Team Oversight
- Staff Management
- Attention to Detail
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Timeline
BAKERY OWNER
KNOTTED DOUGH & CO
05.2017 - Current
HOMESCHOOL TEACHER
OUR FAMILY PRACTICE
08.1990 - 05.2017
High School Diploma -
Nevada High School