Objective: Seeking a position that will effectively utilize my multilayer
of sales and management expertise, program development, training
experience, problem solving abilities, communication skills, creative
talents and commitment to excellence.
Summary of Qualifications:
Experienced with skills in leading direct reports as well as cross-
functional teams, managing a product line, justifying new product
development investments, determining and documenting new product
requirements, developing sales forecasts and product pricing. Proven
ability to manage key account relationships and large-scale projects.
Meeting with customers, training and assisting dealers, and coordinating
the activities of time-oriented situations.
Major strengths include strong leadership, excellent communication skills,
competent, attention to detail, supervisory skills, scheduling, training
and payroll.
Experience:
2001-Present
Debbie's Greenhouse
Greenhouse Owner and Manager
Daniels, WV
. Responsible for overseeing the daily operations including managing the
care of plants and flowers.
. Hiring and supervising greenhouse workers and keeping tabs on the
environmental standards for agricultural and horticultural production.
. Ensuring that all clients' needs are taken care of.
. Identify niche markets that deliver above average returns.
. Exceptional leadership, organizational, oral/written communication,
interpersonal, analytical and problem resolution skills.
. Thrive in both independent and collaborative work environments.
. Responsible for maintaining sales relationships with numerous clients.
. Oversee all sales transactions that are completed through the consumer
market.
. Identify possible new clients and arrange meetings to discuss our
services.
. Responsible for selling products and developing current customer
relationships and boosting future sales.
. Develop relationship with new clients and strengthen relationships
with existing clients
. Manage and maintain all budgeting of business transactions
2004-2010
FairyTale Weddings
Coordinating and Catering Business Owner
Daniels, WV
. Prepare project estimates and resolve questions and issues in timely
and effective manner
. Communicate expectations clearly to clients and resources to ensure
that deliverables and deadlines are properly met
. Carry out budget preparation, estimation, and bids along with
producing various proposals, planning, and necessary contracts
. Able to manage any coordinated event in a very proper way to ensure
smooth and
productive functioning of any project or activity within time and
limited resources.
. Able to instruct others to arrange activities.
. Provided training to the subordinates to plan and work productively.
. Calculated figures, such as labor and materials amounts, manufacturing
costs, and wages.
. Examined documents, materials, and products, and monitored work
processes for
completeness, accuracy, and conformance to standards and
specifications.
. Provided services demanded by the customers.
. Coordinate partied events that range from 50-500 guests.
. Collaborate with clients to build menus based upon their wants and
needs
. Do numerous sales oriented shows to find new clientele and take that
opportunity to show and discuss what the business has to offer
. Manage and maintain all budgeting of business transactions
2001- 2006
USDA-ARS
Beaver, WV
Chemist/Biologist Laboratory Assistant
. Coordinating laboratory operations.
. Test result analysis, medical reporting and record maintenance.
. Recording, analyzing and communicating results of various experiments
. Responsible for sampling, testing, and analyzing results in
biological, and life sciences. Carry out fundamental tests as part of
a scientific team.
. Tests on bacteria, parasites, and other microorganisms, plant life,
and soils.
. Create report for different tests.
. Able to keep record of all laboratory procedures and enter data into a
computer database
. Meet and follow all MSHA guidelines
. Meet deadlines in a timely fashion
Various Skills
. Personal Trainer of TRX Suspension Training at LA East Fitness
. Have provided home bound teaching for students of ages 14-4
. Certification in West Virginia Foster Parent Association
Computer Skills
Practiced Operating Systems: Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Mac
Practiced Office Package: Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint, Microsoft
Outlook Express
Education
2001-2002
Bluefield State College
Bluefield, WV
Veterinary Studies with undergraduate in Biology
2002-2004
Mountain State University
Beckley, WV
Continued on veterinary studies with undergraduate in Biology
Was in a profession altering vehicle accident and had to withdraw from the
veterinary field.
2011
Mountain State University
Beckley, WV
Completing bachelors degree in Biology