Yvonne Ledoux
MIddlefield,Connecticut
Summary
Business owner that recently participated in a stock buy out. I have owned several businesses and managed a diverse group of people. My work experience has allowed me to become proficient in many different areas - from finance, to restaurant ownership, to owner of a manufacturing company, as well as being a fitness instructor as our local YMCA.
No matter what the situation or position i have reached out to receive, i have achieved it.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/manufacturing Company
Plastic Design International
Middletown, CT
10.2001 - 03.2022
- Managed a 50+ employee company, overseeing upper management staff giving them guidance to direct employees in various departments and multiple shifts.
- lead both sales and marketing departments to consistently increase revenue and customer base, as well as keeping company branding current and pertinent. (website (ongoing SEO), you tube, brochures, trade shows, ACT database)
- strategically monitored company sales, projected future income, and ensured company manufacturing needs and growth requirements were reviewed weekly and budgeted.
- Motivated employees with a personal touch, keeping in mind what "drives" each person. Making sure to help them to recognize their part in our companies success.
- Spearheaded revenue growth through many different sales venues - from internet advertising, website, trade shows and in person contact with top executives at OEM companies.
- Held management team and staff accountable for goals set.
Sales Representative
National Financial Services
Hartford, CT
01.1996 - 10.2001
- growing new business through cold calls and reengaging with past clients of the Agency
- Retained excellent client satisfaction ratings.
- Reached out to customers after completed sales to evaluate satisfaction and determine immediate service requirements.
- Scheduled annual reviews to be certain all previously set plans still met with current life circumstances. If review determined otherwise, i would do an in depth interview and come back with an new plan alternative.
- For all clients, developed and deliver engaging sales presentations to convey product benefits.
- Organized sales paperwork, presented proposals and finalized contracts, which in turn help our administrative team to expedite all of the contracts submitted.
- Attended advanced training sessions and conferences to increase product knowledge and productivity.
- Received monthly recognition for regional sales accomplishments
Restaurant Owner and Restaurant Manager
RYL Inc, And Tuscany Grill
Hartord, CT
06.1990 - 01.1996
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
- managed all purchasing and vendor communications to be certain top level products were received in a timely manner.
- Recruited, hired and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new
- created promotional approaches to expand daily business to external catering and events
- Reconciled daily sales, returns, financial reports, processed payroll, made quarterly IRS payments and reconciled all year end tax returns.
- stayed current with food/restaurant trends - visited trade shows, traveled to other areas for tastings, worked with vendors regarding new products, and tested new menu ideas with regular customers.
Education
Financial Planning And Services
State of CT
Hartford01.1996
Skills
- Administrative Management
- Focus and Follow-Through - both personal and team tasks
- Policies and Procedures Implementation - staying current with company's long term goals/plans
- Management Training
- Financial Statement Review
- Performance Monitoring and Evaluation
- Finance and Accounting Oversight
- Advertising Initiatives
- Department Oversight
- Business Growth
- Sales Promotion
- Mathematical Calculation and Reasoning - setting margins and determining actual profits
- Program Optimization
- Problem Anticipation and Resolution
- Company Representation- head of sales and marketing
- Community Organization - president of Exchange Club - for the prevention of child abuse
- Money Handling - both cash and check deposits
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Owner/manufacturing Company
Plastic Design International
10.2001 - 03.2022
Sales Representative
National Financial Services
01.1996 - 10.2001
Restaurant Owner and Restaurant Manager
RYL Inc, And Tuscany Grill
06.1990 - 01.1996
Financial Planning And Services
State of CT
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