Windy McKnight
Madisonville ,LA
Summary
Driven Small Business Owner with excellent business awareness, creativity and leadership skills. Offers advanced experience in developing marketing strategies, identifying business opportunities and generating sales within the community.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Small Business Owner
Sway Designs
12.2018 - Current
- Managed daily operations for a successful small business, ensuring efficient processes and quality services.
- Established a loyal customer base by providing personalized attention, addressing concerns promptly, and exceeding expectations.
- Promoted business via social media to generate leads and maximize brand identity.
- Enhanced company reputation by consistently delivering exceptional service quality to customers.
Manager of Operations
Alessi Construction
08.2003 - 05.2012
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Oversaw facility maintenance activities to ensure optimal performance of equipment and infrastructure elements.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
- Successfully managed budgets, consistently meeting financial targets while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations, maintaining a safe working environment for staff members.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers, resulting in reduced costs and better quality products.
- Negotiated favorable contracts with vendors, securing competitive pricing arrangements that benefited the organization''s bottom line results.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Business
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA05.2018
Minor - Family And Consumer Sciences Communication
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA05.2018
Skills
- Small business operations
- Planning and execution
- Vendor Relations
- Business marketing
- Business management and development
Accomplishments
A member of the PTA for 6 years
Microsoft certified
Timeline
Small Business Owner
Sway Designs
12.2018 - Current
Manager of Operations
Alessi Construction
08.2003 - 05.2012
Bachelor Of Science - Business
Southeastern Louisiana University
Minor - Family And Consumer Sciences Communication
Southeastern Louisiana University
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