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Jo-anne Bennett

GOOSEBERRY HILL

Summary

  • Driven Small Business Owner with excellent business, creativity and leadership skills.
  • Offers advanced experience in developing marketing strategies, identifying business opportunities, and generating sales in any industry.
  • Highly motivated and experienced.
  • Passionate about entrepreneurship and building successful, sustainable businesses.
  • Demonstrated experience leading teams, launching new products and achieving growth objectives.
  • Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills.
  • Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
  • Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills.
  • Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Small Business Owner

Kalamunda Cyces
01.2004 - 12.2024
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Provided elite customer service by resolving escalated problems and calmly responding to shifting priorities.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Labeled, organized and located inventory items in staging areas or on shelves according to quantity, size, or type of material.
  • Promoted business via social media to generate leads and maximize brand identity.
  • Participated in business events, conferences and trade shows to promote products and network with business owners and prospective clients.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.


Small Business Owner

Milk and Honey Boutique
01.2014 - 11.2016
  • Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
  • Exceeded sales goals and accomplished business objectives by inspiring staff and promoting target products.
  • Managed day-to-day staffing and handled scheduling for all store employees.
  • Maintained high levels of organization in store by directing customers and replenishing merchandise.
  • Exhibited excellent people skills during interaction with employees and customers.
  • Trained and developed new employees for ease of transition into team.
  • Controlled store inventory and reviewed cash handling and operations reports.

Junior Development Officer

Triathlon WA
01.2004 - 11.2004
  • Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.

Business Owner

Margaret River Bike Hire and Tours
01.2002 - 10.2003

We started a bike hire and Tour business in Margaret River, WA.


  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.


Education

Certificate IV - Certificate IV Health And Fitness

Mt Lawley TAFE
Mt Lawley, WA
11-1996

High School Diploma -

St Brigids College
Lesmurdie WA 6076
12-1994

Skills

  • Operations management
  • Staffing
  • Business Management Expertise
  • Financial Oversight
  • Team Leadership
  • Cost Management
  • Strong Team Leadership
  • Financial Tracking
  • Sales Team Leadership
  • Inventory Control
  • Customer relationship management (CRM)
  • Effective Time Management
  • Financial management
  • Effective Sales Techniques
  • Product Development Management
  • Strategic Business Development
  • Employee onboarding
  • Employee Training

Timeline

Small Business Owner

Milk and Honey Boutique
01.2014 - 11.2016

Small Business Owner

Kalamunda Cyces
01.2004 - 12.2024

Junior Development Officer

Triathlon WA
01.2004 - 11.2004

Business Owner

Margaret River Bike Hire and Tours
01.2002 - 10.2003

Certificate IV - Certificate IV Health And Fitness

Mt Lawley TAFE

High School Diploma -

St Brigids College
Jo-anne Bennett