STELLA SPROAT
*** ********** ***** *****: 630-***-**** Bloomingdale, IL 60108 Email: ************@*****.***
GENERAL MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL
Office/Operations Management | Spa/Salon Management| Team Leadership
Passionate and dynamic General Management professional with over 20 years experience as an Office Manager, Clinic Manager, Restaurant Manager, Salon Owner/Manager, Makeup Artist, and Nail Technician. Effective communicator with exceptional leadership, beauty industry, and business management skills. Licensed as a Nail Technician, with certifications in Television, Photography, and Theatrical Makeup.
Business Management
Operations Management Vendor Management
Relationship Management Client Satisfaction
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Performance Management
Finance/Accounting Functions Television/Theatrical Makeup Photography Tanning
Nail Artistry & Health
SALON PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Merchandising/Retail
Sales & Marketing
Training & Development Team Leadership
Oral & Written Communication
AMERI LASER CENTER, Downer’s Grive, IL
AMERICAN LASER CENTER, Hinsdale, IL
Clinic Manager
Dedicated manager responsible for daily operations, training and development, performance management, and sales, marketing, and customer service.
Supervised staff ensuring proper training, performance, and attendance.
Generated sales through innovative marketing strategies and customer service. Maintained financial records and facilitated all daily operations.
PURE MED SPA/BRITE SMILE BRITE SKIN, Orland Park, IL
Clinic Manager
2008-2009
Talented manager tasked with operations management, training and development, and sales generation.
Facilitated staff training and development; addressed performance and attendance issues as needed. Increased sales through utilizing marketing strategies and client consultations.
Maintained all business operations, including accounting, sales, and human resource functions.
COOPER’S HAWK WINERY & RESTURANT, Burr Ridge, IL 2007-2008
Restaurant & Winery Manager
Successful restaurant and tasting room manager responsible for daily operations, financial and human resource functions.
Supervised employees; oversaw performance management, training, and performance management. Recruited, interviewed, and supervised staff; managed scheduling and attendance.
Provided inventory management, cost reduction, cash management, and budgeting functions.
*Served as a Makeup Artist/Nail Technician, 2002-2006*
ALTA MODA SALON & SPA, Hinsdale, IL 1990-2001
Founder/President/General Manager
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
LICENSED, NAIL TECHNICIAN, STATE OF ILLINOIS
CERTIFICATIONS INCLUDE: TELEVISION MAKEUP, PHOTOGRAPHY MAKEUP, THEATRICAL MAKEUP (COLUMBIA COLLEGE)