Deborah A. Bruzzi
Cumberland, RI 02864
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PROFILE: I have owned and/or managed small business' most of my adult
career. I also have been directly involved in private and public pre and
elementary schools almost as long. You will find me to be a highly
organized and reliable individual, with a strong work ethic. I work well
under pressure with full attention to details. I have proven ability in
employee supervision, scheduling and training. I excel in multi-tasking
in a fast-paced environment. I am a self-starter and self-motivated;
willing to take on responsibilities and challenges. I deliver quality
work, have effective communication skills and am heavily experienced in
direct customer service and customer satisfaction. I will be an asset to
your company of great value.
EXPERIENCE:
2009 - Present ECOROQ SNE
Co-own with husband; Sales and Servicing of Environment Control
Systems for Commercial Refrigeration. I handle the office
operations of this business in a part-time manner.
~ Process all bookkeeping records through Quick Books.
~ Collect money and complete banking transactions.
~ Prepare invoices and statements for customers.
~ Answer telephone, open mail, answer correspondence and prepare
outgoing mail.
~ Initiate contact with new customers.
~ Maintain customer files
2006 - 2008 The Online Trading Academy of Boston
Co-owned with husband; it is a professional trading school built
upon sales, marketing and the fulfillment of high-priced trading
courses. I worked part-time with our office staff to assist in
day to day operations of the business.
~ Processed all bookkeeping records through Quick Books.
~Completed and filed franchise reports for franchisor
~Hired, trained, and supervised admin. personnel
~ Maintained and updated customer databases.
~ Assisted teachers and students with traveling needs.
~Collected money and completed banking transactions.
~ Ordered books and supplies for classes.
~ Organized lunches for teachers and students.
~ Managed daily operations for teachers during their stay.
~ Assisted students with needs during classes.
2004-2005 Subway
Co-owned with husband; opened two Subway franchises with the
intentions of starting and flipping these businesses. Held
both restaurants combined for less than one year. We quickly
developed the Emerald Square Mall location into the #3 Subway in the
region. The Providence location was ranked in the top 25 out of 160.
1999-2007 Curves for Women
I was the primary owner and operator of four Curves for Women
Franchises. I personally worked the clubs daily and performed
and/or supervised every role to run these businesses
effectively. From hiring to firing, internal policy formation
and enforcement and all in between, I did it all. Within the
first year I worked closely with the franchise development
department to attain the Shining Star franchise award. To
receive this award you must operate solely within franchise
specifications in an exceptional manner. My four locations
operated in the top 15% of the company as far as membership and
revenues were concerned.
1994-1995 Harker Heights Elementary School, Harker Heights, Texas
Physical Education Assistant
~Planned, coordinated and assisted activities for physical
education classes daily.
1993-1994 Fowler Elementary School, Killeen, Texas
Library Clerk
~Maintained all aspects of the library including receiving
books into the dewy dismal system.
1992-1999 Sam's Barbeque & Catering, Killeen, Texas
Co-owned with husband; developed Sam's Barbeque & Catering into
the market segment leader against 211 competing barbeque
restaurants. Because of our sales techniques our catering
sales commanded over 15% of the total revenues of the 21
barbecues restaurants in our area. We delivered over 300 catering jobs per
year.
1987-1992 Grace Christian Academy (K-12 grade) & Child Development Center
Assistant Director to the Child Development Center, Killeen,
TEXAS
~Managed daily operations for the child development center
along side Director.
Conducted Classes
~Conducted class if teacher was away for various reasons.
Physical Education Teacher for 1st through 12th grades
~Planned, coordinated and directed activities for physical
education classes daily.
1982-1984 Central Texas College, Killeen, Texas
Administrative Assistant to Dean of Admissions & Counseling
~Assisted students, including foreign student, with all avenues
to attend this college.
~Assisted foreign students with housing on campus or in the
surrounding area.
Education:
Lincoln Jr. & Sr. High School, Lincoln, RI
Sawyer School, Pawtucket, RI