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Vicki Kastner

Eureka,Missouri

Summary

Motivated business professional bringing 31 years of entrepreneurial experience. Dedicated and personable with extensive experience in managing administrative and sales operations and personnel. Well-versed in training, educating, motivating and supporting staff members. Results-driven with forward-thinking approach centered on company success and competitive growth. Demonstrated record of success in building successful teams and managing profitable operations.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Real Estate Agent

Self Employed
01.2015 - Current
  • Managed contracts, negotiations, and all aspects of sales to finalize purchases and exceed customer expectations.
  • Negotiated, facilitated, and managed real estate transactions.
  • Communicated with clients to understand property needs and preferences.
  • Maintained connections with clients to encourage repeat business and referrals.

Part Owner, Secretary/Account Manager

KVK Construction & Landscaping Co.
02.2001 - 09.2023
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Prepared bank deposits and account receivables and payables.
  • Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.
  • Oversaw business administration, accounting functions and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and future relationships.
  • Worked on site occasionally preforming various types of construction / landscaping duties
  • Contacted vendors as needed with orders
  • Built relationships with customers to ensure repeat business and personal connections
    • Performedormed all secretarial duties such as answering and making calls, filing, entering data in microsoft office, creating invoices and typing proposals

PT Line Chef /and Pastry Chef

Coopers Hawk Winery And Restaurant
04.2022 - 06.2023
  • Used proper measurements and made pastry's and desserts. Prepped food and made recipes as needed throughout the day for guests. Kept stations clean and sanitary, cleaned station throughout the day. Worked with a team and alone.

Owner /Operator Day Care

Vicki"s Daycare. (Self)
08.1994 - 06.2010
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Taught children age appropriate lessons
  • Cared for all the needs of babies and children
  • Took children on field trips
  • Cooked, cleaned to ensure children's areas where sanitary and they had healthy meals and snacks
  • Communications with parents and children
  • Priority was to keep the children safe and happy
  • Entertained many different artistic ways to teach

Program Facilitator

Rockwood School District Adventure Club Program
08.1989 - 06.1993
  • Facilitated dialogue between parents and program workers to provide best possible program and individualized care for children
  • Identified areas in need of improvement and implemented solutions.
  • Planned special activities and events children based on age, needs, times of year, and availability.
  • Planned and facilitated daily and monthly activities/ lesson plans
  • Communicated with office staff and parents

Education

St. Louis Community College
St Louis, MO

Skills

  • Time management, organization, verbal and written communication, event planning, payment collecting, issue resolution, conflict management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, customer satisfaction, community involvement, multitasker, negotiating tactics, customer service, customer service, stocking, microsoft word, recordkeeping, professional, filing, customer support, good listening skills, contract handling, attention to detail, age appropriate adaptability, Cooking, baking and kitchen skills, food and beverage knowledge, maintain clean work areas, child development, experience working with title company and lenders, home/ property tours, self management, work well independently, market research, marketing, real estate industry understanding, contract negotiations, strong organizational skills, client needs assessment, bookkeeping, property improvements, promote properties, basic construction knowledge, deadlines, Planting Flowers and Bushes, Mulching Gardens, Routine Maintenance, Decorative Rocks and Plant, Responsible and Punctual, Landscape Maintenance, Adaptable and Flexible,

Timeline

PT Line Chef /and Pastry Chef

Coopers Hawk Winery And Restaurant
04.2022 - 06.2023

Real Estate Agent

Self Employed
01.2015 - Current

Part Owner, Secretary/Account Manager

KVK Construction & Landscaping Co.
02.2001 - 09.2023

Owner /Operator Day Care

Vicki"s Daycare. (Self)
08.1994 - 06.2010

Program Facilitator

Rockwood School District Adventure Club Program
08.1989 - 06.1993

St. Louis Community College

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