ELIZABETH D. SMITH MBA
404-***-**** ************@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/in/elismithmba
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
I have over ten years of experience in nutrition and pharmacy management. I have acquired business acumen from college, operating a nutrition franchise, managing a pharmacy, and owning a marketing and design consulting business.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Owner / Founder, Nov 2014– Present
Circe’s Cove LLC, Alpharetta, GA
Marketing and Design business that offers research, data analysis, marketing objectives, and designing marketing strategy for optimal return.
Optimize Resource Management Systems, Web site layout, social media ratings, digital Flyers,
Design and administer operations within the company, maintain all business licensing, onboard new talent, develop training and culture building exercises.
Improve lead acquisitions and client retention by 10% to 25% depending on the industry.
Drive sales team and recognize exceptional talent within each department.
Accountant, Department Lead March 2011 –February 2016
Coyote Logistics, Alpharetta, GA
3PL logistics firm and subsidiary of UPS since 2014 with a substantial client portfolio of 500,000 and growing.
Automate repetitive tasks and update data management processes for efficiency and accuracy.
Build team comradery and company culture into training new talent along with cross training in departments such as Payables, Receivables, Collections, and Cash application.
Manage tax related processes throughout the year and resolve account complications.
Review month end, quarterly data, and end of year audits for accuracy.
Store Manager, Store and Pharmacy Operations October 2007 – March 2011
Rite Aid, Dunwoody, GA
A pharmacy and store in one with restricted access to the pharmacy granted to only managers and pharmacist.
Train new store managers, and employees on operations within all areas of the store
Maintain all licenses, permits, and store operations for both front end and the pharmacy.
Number 1 store in the district for over 3 years with annual revenue of over 2.5 million.
Inventory management and proper handling of medications that are recalled, expired, or returned.
Franchise Partner, Operations February 2003 – March 2011
GNC, Dunwoody, GA
Nutrition and health retail store and a requirement for all employees to understand the effects of most products.
Sales goals of $500,000 annually we achieved and exceeded by 5-10% each year.
Training new store managers to meet performance goals, Ace inspections, and inventory management.
Run data analysis on sales and implement outside marketing strategies.
Review new product information and contraindications for client safety
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
CNPR Certification in Pharmaceutical Sales March 2022
Certification number: 690302022
Identify marketing and sales regulations, strategy guidelines, and gifting restrictions.
Demonstrate knowledge in biology, chemistry, and medical use for pharmaceuticals.
Volunteer April 2018
North Side Hospital
Aid the medical staff and patients with tasks as needed.
Assist with retrieving medicine, equipment, and alerting medical personnel.
Honors December 2022
The National Society of Leadership and Success
Demonstrate academic achievement through scholastic success and timely performance.
Build leadership skills and networking with national leaders in business
Alpha Sigma Pi
EDUCATION
Master of Business Administration August 2023
Western Governors University, Salt Lake City, UT
Leadership and management skills in operations and finance
Business law both local and international
Quantum analyses and managerial analyses
Data management and structuring
Capstone Project for MBA Bike simulation
Won 1st place in the simulation by using business acumen gained through my degree.
Higher level Data analysis, Financing, Marketing, and HR knowledge were used in winning