Amanda Gariepy
Rossville
Summary
Highly motivated professional 15 years of entrepreneurial and management experience. Skillfully creates and maintains professional and loyal relationships with co-workers, staff and clients while managing administrative and sales employees. Comfortable working independently as manager and leader and as collaborative team member. Applies business acumen and experience and exercises decisive judgment to meet and exceed organizational goals. Result-driven professional with expertise in strategic planning, operations management, and business development. Proven ability to negotiate effectively and enhance customer relations, driving growth and optimizing profit margins.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
Pickut Design LLC.
Chattanooga
04.2020 - Current
- Negotiated vendor contracts to secure optimal pricing, enhancing profit margin.
- Analyzed client business needs, recommending resources and strategies for effective solutions.
- Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
- Conducted market research to uncover opportunities for business growth and expansion.
Kitchen Lead
Cadas
Chattanooga
08.2019 - 06.2022
- Oversaw food production for quality and consistency with house standards.
- Created innovative recipes and menu items that enhanced customer satisfaction and engagement.
- Maintained stocked front line for peak periods and motivated staff to prepare small food batches during slow periods for optimal freshness.
- Supervised kitchen opening and closing tasks, ensuring adherence to checklists for operational efficiency.
Owner/Operator
Yes Dear, Cleaning, Painting and Repair
Chattanooga
04.2020 - 11.2021
- Interpreted equipment and work orders to perform maintenance services, ensuring optimal operational readiness.
- Inspected grounds and buildings to identify and rectify hazardous property conditions, enhancing safety and compliance.
- Executed painting of walls and surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods, completing projects within deadlines and maintaining quality standards.
- Primed, smoothed and cleaned trim, walls and ceilings to prepare for painting tasks.
Marketing Coordinator
Amanda Gariepy Photography
Chattanooga
01.2016 - 07.2019
- Organized and maintained filing systems for confidential documents, ensuring easy access and compliance with privacy standards.
- Executed data entry tasks into various databases, contributing to accurate and timely information management.
- Prepared agendas, presentations, and materials for meetings and events, facilitating effective communication and collaboration.
- Answered phone calls and emails from military personnel, replied to communications on behalf of the Chaplain ensuring confidentiality and professionalism, and coordinated his schedule with other members of the command team.
Skills
- Operations Management
- Strategic Planning
- Business Development
- Marketing
- Bidding Processes
- Customer Relations
- Verbal and Written Communication
Timeline
Owner/Operator
Pickut Design LLC.
04.2020 - Current
Owner/Operator
Yes Dear, Cleaning, Painting and Repair
04.2020 - 11.2021
Kitchen Lead
Cadas
08.2019 - 06.2022
Marketing Coordinator
Amanda Gariepy Photography
01.2016 - 07.2019