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Work History
Education
Skills
Interests
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Dara Stuart

Sales Manager / Small Business Owner
San Pedro Town
Dara Stuart

Summary

Dynamic small business owner with a proven track record at 501 Drift & Drink, excelling in budget management and customer relations. Leveraged critical thinking to boost sales and enhance online presence, fostering a loyal customer base. Skilled in planning and execution, consistently delivering exceptional service and driving revenue growth.

Overview

7
years of professional experience
2
Languages

Work History

501 Drift & Drink

Small Business Owner
12.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • Managed daily inventory for a successful small business, ensuring for profitable exchanges
  • Advertised products and services online, social media to target ideal consumers both local and visitors
  • Book keeping and spreadsheet tracking of expenses and income.
  • Booking and quotation, upselling on different services
  • Bartending and Barista services

The Truck Stop

Bar Manager
07.2021 - 11.2024

Job overview

  • Created a welcoming atmosphere, fostering a loyal customer base and repeat business.
  • Ordering alcoholic beverages ensuring well-stocked and organization to meet expected demands.
  • Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business.
  • Mentored and trained staff members to ensure exceptional customer service standards & assigning duties to staff
  • Kept track of business expenses and filing
  • Cash management- writing and cashing checks, ensuring opening banks are divvied between different registers, providing cash purchases

Gaming & Betting Operations

Customer Service & Sales Representative
11.2021 - 06.2022

Job overview

  • Followed up with customers after completed sales to assess satisfaction and resolve technical or service concerns.
  • Maintained high levels of customer retention with proactive relationship-building strategies.
  • Developed a comprehensive knowledge of product offerings to better assist customers with informed recommendations.
  • Managed high call volume, ensuring timely response and effective resolution to all customer concerns.

South Placer Heating and Air LTD.

HR and Sales Manager
05.2019 - 10.2020

Job overview

  • Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
  • Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing effective sales strategies.
  • Maintained relationships with warranty companies and finding resolutions that work for both the customers and the company
  • Built long-lasting client relationships through excellent customer service and consistent followups and deescalating problems
  • Drafting contracts for unit replacements and upselling on other possible needs for customers

Education

San Pedro Junior College
San Pedro, Belize

Associates from Hospitality And Tourism Management
05.2001

University Overview

  • Degree Awarded with [Honors]
  • 3.0 GPA

San Pedro Highschool

High School Diploma
05.2001

University Overview

  • Degree Awarded with [Honors]

Skills

Planning and execution

Budget management

Business management and development

Time management

Online sales management

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Problem solving

Interests

Home cooking

Reading

Nature lover

Timeline

Small Business Owner
501 Drift & Drink
12.2024 - Current
Customer Service & Sales Representative
Gaming & Betting Operations
11.2021 - 06.2022
Bar Manager
The Truck Stop
07.2021 - 11.2024
HR and Sales Manager
South Placer Heating and Air LTD.
05.2019 - 10.2020
San Pedro Junior College
Associates from Hospitality And Tourism Management
05.2001
San Pedro Highschool
High School Diploma
05.2001
Dara StuartSales Manager / Small Business Owner