Away
· Best Business Practices
· Business Plan Writing
· Brand Development
· Search Engine Optimization
· Database Maintenance
· Project Management
· Confidentiality Assurance
· Website Development
· MS Office & Adobe Photoshop
· Campaign development and maintenance
· Developed a successful internationally recognized website with approximately 10K visitors a month worldwide
· Sought and received relevant technical training and certification in both esthetics and non-surgical hair replacement
· Developed and market a trademarked brand, websites and boutique with lack of assistance or funding
· Maintained a high level of reputation in North America for quality and customer service
· Built effective websites, reputation and rank on major search engines predominately in North America and gradually through Europe and other continents
· Develop strategic marketing tactics to increase website traffic and new walk-in customers
· Acquired small scale distributors in North America to redistribute the brand within their vicinity
· Hosted a successful fashion fundraiser for a local black youth charity in Toronto (Bright Future Alliance)
· Built a successful business model that caters to a range of clienteles with different income levels, ethnic background and needs
· Provide young entrepreneurs with insight and advice on starting and maintaining a small business
Founder & President
2008 - Present
Manage the development the growth of the company with effective and efficient strategies.
· Manage retail and esthetics business operations (daily operations, logistics and administrative duties)
· Project management (Manage development and updates for company and affiliate websites)
· Brand development (Brand strategy and systems)
· Search engine Optimization (Build effective website recognition, reputation and rank on major search engines predominately in North America and gradually through Europe and other continents)
· Manage sales & advertising for online and offline retail and esthetic boutique
· Campaign and deals management (Develop strategic marketing tactics to increase website traffic and new walk-in customers)
· Website development and maintenance
· Article writing and submitting to online publishers
· Manage and maintaining all social networks
· Manage all photography and copyright information on all 4 websites
· Manage wholesale accounts (Assist retailers, salon owners and beauticians with product advertisement, distribution and customer support)
· Manage all international sales representatives and affiliates (Motivate and assist international onsite sale reps and online affiliates with distribution, marketing strategies and customer support)
· Coordinate and manage all events (Fundraisers, photo shoots, sponsorship shows, pageants, meet & greet galas)
· Assist customers at brand boutique seeking technical esthetics and hair replacement products services
Administrative 2007-2008
IVENTURE MANAGEMENT INC., Toronto, Ontario
Handled a diverse range of administrative functions
· Maintained customer relations
· Managed in house business development projects
· Office management
· Assist with online campaign development and management
· Assist with accounting
· Assisted with payroll – Internal & Contractors
· Assisted system administrator with the maintenance of the e-mail server & office equipments
· Assisted in the implementation and coordination of new computer software’s
Administrative 2003 - 2007
BRUNEL MULTEC LTD., Etobicoke, Ontario
Handled a diverse range of administrative functions, including correspondence preparation and processing, office inventory control, itinerary & calendar management, meeting coordination.
· Managed all accounts payable for all 5 locations
· Managed office supplies for all 5 locations
· Managed marketing promotions & distribution for all 5 locations
· Researched & developed marketing & promotional opportunities
· Coordinated & Implemented Health & Safety Policies & Procedures
· Assisted with payroll – Internal & Contractors
· Prepared presentations and reviews for the President
· Booked/Coordinated schedules and appointments for the President & Executives
· Supervised receptionists and administrative assistants for all 5 locations
· Coordinated and assisted in training and orientation
· Assisted in monthly & yearly bank reconciliation & financial management projects
· Assisted in the implementation and coordination of new administrative procedures
· Assisted H.R.M with documentations
· Assisted system administrator with the maintenance of the e-mail server & office equipments
· Assisted in the implementation and coordination of new computer software’s
York University - Health Management B.H.S.
OSG - Certified Health & Safety Inspector
Hair Academy UK – Hair Systems Training - Certification in Development & Application
Royal Beauty - European Training Beauty School – Waxing Certification
Lavish Lashes – Professional Eyelash Extensions & Training – Eyelash Extensions Certification
Computer software (s) - MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)/Adobe /Internet browser & Outlook
Intermediate knowledge of Account Software – Navision, QuickBooks & Simply Accounting
Intermediate understanding of Dreamweaver, Photoshop and using CMS
Advance Knowledge of SEOand Ecommerce Processing and Security Strategies
Excellent communication, language & leadership skills
Excellent multitasking skills
Excellent Problem Solving Analytic skills & Research Strategic skills
10 + years of typing experience (60 wpm)
7 + years in business
Excellent organization skills
Excellent management skills
Strong business development skills
Strong knowledge of medical terminology
Strong knowledge of HR & Health & Safety procedures
Strong knowledge of statistical analysis & financial management
Excellent application techniques for a variety of hair systems
Strong knowledge of the development of hair systems
Excellent application techniques for semi-permanent single eyelash extensions
Excellent application techniques for waxing
Volunteer Teacher’s Assistant
BloorView MacMillian Children’s Hospital, Toronto, Ontario
Volunteer E-Mentor
Sponsor
Bright Future Alliance – Non-for-profit Youth Organization
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Member Since: | Dec 12, 2012 |
Last login: | Dec 13, 2012 |