Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Travel
Accomplishments
Timeline
William L. Cloud

William L. Cloud

Small Business Developer
Elizabethtown,KY

Summary

Motivated business professional bringing 3+ 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. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Business Owner

Clouds Bnb LLC.
Elizabethtown , KY
07.2023 - Current
  • Completed detailed assessments, effectively implementing comprehensive home consultation process.
  • Customized homes in accordance with luxury and quality standards, continuously surpassing guest expectations.
  • Optimized guest experience by inspecting properties prior to guest stays, coordinating repairs, and upgrades.
  • Accommodated last minute requests to address needs of guests, achieving top guest satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Maintained well-regarded concierge services to provide guests with assistance and convenient information about local attractions.
  • Developed and implemented promotional strategies to increase occupancy.
  • Created and managed accurate occupancy forecasts and budgets.
  • Participated in financial activities such as setting room rates, establishing budgets and allocating funds to departments.

Small Business Developer / Manager

Tweed-Hardesty LLC.
Elizabethtown , KY
03.2020 - 08.2023
  • Collaborated with sales and marketing departments to support client acquisition.
  • Pitched ideas for business development to executive team and gave in-depth presentations to clients using effective public speaking skills.
  • Maintained high level of integrity by keeping sensitive client data and corporate information confidential.
  • Prospected for new business opportunities via cold calling, using lead generation lists and networking.
  • Performed client research and identified opportunities for account growth, account penetration and market expansion.
  • Worked with existing customers to increase purchases of products and services.
  • Reached out to potential customers via telephone, email, and in-person inquiries.
  • Developed and promoted successful company sales and account management personnel into leadership positions to drive company growth.

Small Business Developer / Manager

PretzelPerfect LLC.
Corbin , KY
04.2023 - 08.2023
  • Identified and pursued valuable business opportunities to generate new company revenue and improve bottom line profit.
  • Evaluated client business needs and matched customers to appropriate products and resources.
  • Developed and promoted successful company sales and account management personnel into leadership positions to drive company growth.
  • Negotiated, prepared, and signed contracts with clients.
  • Reached out to potential customers via telephone, email, and in-person inquiries.
  • Pitched ideas for business development to executive team and gave in-depth presentations to clients using effective public speaking skills.
  • Collaborated with sales and marketing departments to support client acquisition.
  • Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.

Entrepreneurship Intern

Hardesty-Tweed LLC
Paducah , KY
03.2021 - 03.2022
  • Determined areas in need of improvement and devised targeted corrective actions for each concern to maintain optimal business operations.
  • Determined business plan, mission statement, and vision.
  • Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
  • Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
  • Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
  • Used accounting software to prepare weekly and monthly financial reports.
  • Maintained clean and organized files by keeping accounts payable records up-to-date.

Assistant Manager, Operations

Rib Lickers Smoke Shack
Glasgow , KY
05.2019 - 03.2020
  • Made hiring recommendations to increase company's productivity and profitability with quality workers.
  • Developed loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer service strategies.
  • Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
  • Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.
  • Set and enforced performance and service standards to keep consistent, high-quality environment devoted to customer satisfaction.
  • Oversaw training of more than 30 team members.
  • Oversaw balancing of cash registers, reconciled transactions, and deposited establishment's earnings to bank.
  • Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
  • Inspected preparation and storage equipment regularly to assess and maintain performance for cost-effective, safe operations.
  • Controlled labor hours and inventory costs through hands-on management and proactive changes.
  • Tracked food production levels, meal counts, and supply costs.
  • Maintained compliance with company policies and procedures for food safety, sanitation, and quality.
  • Trained and supervised new staff to enhance customer service skills and comply with food safety standards.

Team Member

Pizza Hut
Munfordville , KY
05.2018 - 05.2019
  • Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
  • Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
  • Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
  • Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
  • Operated register to process payments and collect cash payment for order totals.
  • Worked scheduled shifts and remained available to work during coworker absences, holidays, and busy periods.
  • Developed strong cooperative relationships with coworkers and managers.
  • Assisted with inventory counts and stocking of merchandise.

Education

Real Estate License - Real Estate

Aceable, Online
06.2023 - 09.2023

Associate of Science - General Business

Elizabethtown Community And Technical College, Elizabethtown, KY
01.2020 - 12.2021

Bachelor of Science - International Business

Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY
01.2019 - 12.2020
  • 3.76 GPA
  • Majority Online Classes
  • did not finish degree

High School Diploma -

Hart County High School, Munfordville, KY
08.2016 - 05.2020
  • Honoree of National Honors Society
  • Honor Roll Throughout
  • Completed AP course in Human Geography
  • Relevant Coursework: Microsoft Office Specialist 2018
  • 3.85 GPA
  • BETA Club Member
  • FBLA Member

Skills

Customer Relations

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Travel

After traveling to over 20 countries and 25 states my love for learning new things, making new experiences and friends while experiencing different cultures has never been stronger. All of this adds on to my personal devotion to life-long learning.

Accomplishments

After 5+ Years of business related education.
4+ years learning under other Small Business Entrepreneurs.
And Helping others start, operate, grow and scale over three businesses.
I have finally started my own Airbnb Business and started my transition into the Real Estate & Investment Industries.

Timeline

Business Owner - Clouds Bnb LLC.
07.2023 - Current
Aceable - Real Estate License, Real Estate
06.2023 - 09.2023
Small Business Developer / Manager - PretzelPerfect LLC.
04.2023 - 08.2023
Entrepreneurship Intern - Hardesty-Tweed LLC
03.2021 - 03.2022
Small Business Developer / Manager - Tweed-Hardesty LLC.
03.2020 - 08.2023
Elizabethtown Community And Technical College - Associate of Science, General Business
01.2020 - 12.2021
Assistant Manager, Operations - Rib Lickers Smoke Shack
05.2019 - 03.2020
Western Kentucky University - Bachelor of Science, International Business
01.2019 - 12.2020
Team Member - Pizza Hut
05.2018 - 05.2019
Hart County High School - High School Diploma,
08.2016 - 05.2020
William L. CloudSmall Business Developer