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Overview
Work History
Education
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Timeline
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Yvonne Gilliam

Yvonne Gilliam

Rutledge,TN

Summary

Dynamic leader with a proven track record at

A-Plus enhancing customer relations and small business operations. After which I went onto opening my own Business.

I Excelled in relationship building and strategic communication, driving a 500% increase in profitability. Expert in customer satisfaction and team management, blending hard and soft skills to achieve outstanding results.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/business

Future Rentals Home Goods
10.2004 - 08.2022
  • 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.
  • Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and attract new customers.
  • Established a positive workplace culture that fostered employee engagement, collaboration, and loyalty.

CO Owner

EKCC Consultants
01.1999 - 06.2021
  • Collaborated with co-owner on strategic planning initiatives for long-term business success.
  • Improved customer satisfaction ratings by consistently delivering high-quality products and services.
  • Oversaw financial management tasks, including budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow optimization.
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping for financial transactions, maintaining organized documentation for easy reference during audits or other inquiries.
  • Established foundational processes for business operations.
  • Mentored employees to improve work performance, promoting professional development and growth within the company.
  • Maintained compliance with industry regulations and legal requirements through diligent oversight of business practices.
  • Developed a strong company culture, fostering teamwork and collaboration among staff members.
  • Cultivated a safe working environment by adhering to workplace safety policies and providing necessary resources for employee wellbeing.
  • Implemented innovative marketing campaigns to expand customer base and increase brand awareness.
  • Enhanced business operations by implementing efficient management strategies and streamlining processes.
  • Implemented regular performance reviews for staff members to address concerns proactively and provide constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
  • Negotiated favorable contracts with suppliers, resulting in reduced costs and improved product quality.
  • Optimized inventory management systems for streamlined ordering processes and reduced waste levels.
  • Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
  • Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
  • Developed marketing materials and campaigns to boost brand awareness and customer engagement.
  • Networked with other businesses and customers to increase sales opportunities and contacts.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired new staff members and developed training materials for employees.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
  • Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
  • Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
  • Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
  • Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
  • Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.

Management

Curtis Mathes
05.1985 - 06.1997
  • 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.
  • Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and attract new customers.
  • Established a positive workplace culture that fostered employee engagement, collaboration, and loyalty.

Managment

Aplus Rto
02.1995 - 06.2004

Manages employees, sales, orders, service, and hardest of all Collections and always meeting quota for collections and sales

the stores I worked for soared 500 percent becoming the largest and most profitable, in company of Over 35 stores

Education

12 Yrs - Accounting

Whitesburg High And Americain School
Whitesburg, KY

Skills

  • Customer relations
  • Small business operations
  • Relationship building
  • Verbal and written communication

Timeline

Owner/business

Future Rentals Home Goods
10.2004 - 08.2022

CO Owner

EKCC Consultants
01.1999 - 06.2021

Managment

Aplus Rto
02.1995 - 06.2004

Management

Curtis Mathes
05.1985 - 06.1997

12 Yrs - Accounting

Whitesburg High And Americain School
Yvonne Gilliam