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Equipped with a photography degree and years of experience, Roost Imagery has been resurrected offering commercial & residential photography services at significantly low rates.

• Managed all aspects of maintenance, inventory valued at $800,000, and all daily activity management and managed operations budgeting, accounts payable/receivable, and payroll.• Oversaw daily store operations, including inventory and supply restocking, cash handling, and customer assistance.• Continually updated and monitored the content on the company’s Facebook, Google, and Instagram accounts and proactively monitored social media and company website metrics to design and implement improvements.• Cropped, manipulated, and performed color balance for final images and took quality and visually interesting product photos weekly.• Worked with precious and semi-precious stones and metals to create exceptional designs and assisted in the custom design of jewelry pieces for business customers and private clients.• Consulted with customers to understand their specific needs, define expectations, and discuss budgets for pieces.• Prepared monthly and year-end closing statements, financial documents, and invoices.• She organized personal and professional calendars with reminders for upcoming meetings and events.

• Developed a successful business from the ground up, from the build-out to stocking to managing all day-to-day business operations.• Promoted the business on various social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.• Oversaw staff hiring, initiating new training to drive performance improvements, and scheduled processes to streamline operations.• Employed and managed vendors by negotiating deliverables, cost, and expected quality and managed operations budgeting, accounts payable/receivable, and payroll.• Maintained accurate records for production, inventory, income, and expenses and reconciled daily sales, prepared bank deposits, and assessed financial transaction reports.• Performed in-depth research of competitors, sourced new vendors, and maintained supplier relationships to improve lead time, cost, and quality.• Developed attractive and engaging print and digital ads to maximize the business potential within the marketplace.Notable achievements while in the position included:- Negotiated with vendors to optimize product pricing, resulting in a substantial increase in profit margin.

• Oversaw all daily store operations, including managing a high-performing team of 8, inventory, supply restocking, cash handling, and customer assistance.• Interviewed and vetted job applicants to make effective hiring decisions and fill vacancies with strong, high-performing team members.• Oversaw all aspects of maintenance, inventory, and daily activity management and handled scheduling for store shifts to achieve adequate staffing.• Managed inventory receiving, stocking, pricing, and returns by coordinating with vendors and directing employees.• Reconciled daily sales, prepared bank deposits, and continually assessed financial transaction reports.• Coordinated merchandising by planning floor layouts and displays, guiding resets, and directing sales signage placement.• Examined, selected, and purchased merchandise consistent with defined specification requirements and attended multi-annual trade shows for merchandise buying.Notable achievements while in the position included:- Trained staff on daily duties and supervised and provided timely feedback, resulting in improved performance and customer satisfaction.