Motivated business professional bringing 9+ 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.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
OAKS BEACH SERVO
02.2024 - Current
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.
Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
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 awareness and attract new customers.
Mentored staff members on best practices in customer service and sales techniques, leading to increased performance levels.
Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
Commission Agent
United Petroleum
09.2020 - Current
Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.
Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
De-escalated and resolved customer complaints with punctual, polite and professional service.
Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
Owner
Burrito Bar And Restaurant
05.2018 - 07.2020
Managed day-to-day business operations.
Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.
Managed payroll, daily deposits, and cost controls.
Set employee schedules, delegated work, and monitored food quality and service performance.
Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
Conducted target market research to discover customer needs and analyze competitor trends.
Supervised daily activities of restaurant and employees.
Monitored employee food handling, safety and uniform requirements.
Established, optimized and enforced business policies to maintain consistency across industry operations.
Maintained safe working environment to reduce risk of injury and accidents.
Achieved sales growth and generated revenues yearly and effectively capitalized on industry growth.
Manager
7/11 Store
07.2017 - 02.2018
Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
Created fun team building activities to engage staff in up-selling to meet revenue targets.
Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
Team Member
7-11 Store
06.2015 - 07.2017
Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
Worked scheduled shifts and remained available to work during coworker absences, holidays, and busy periods.
Education
Master of Science - Computer Networking
Charles Sturt University
06.2017
Skills
Strategic Planning
Business Management Principles
New Business Development
Financial Management
Manage Budgets
Sales Planning
Train Employees
Multitasking
Timeline
Owner
OAKS BEACH SERVO
02.2024 - Current
Commission Agent
United Petroleum
09.2020 - Current
Owner
Burrito Bar And Restaurant
05.2018 - 07.2020
Manager
7/11 Store
07.2017 - 02.2018
Team Member
7-11 Store
06.2015 - 07.2017
Master of Science - Computer Networking
Charles Sturt University
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