Tammy MacGrandles
Hamilton,ON
Summary
Accomplished business leader with a proven track record at Pleasant Creek Boarding Stables, excelling in operations management and customer relations. Mastered financial management and staff development, significantly enhancing client satisfaction and team performance. Skilled in fostering strong relationships and strategic marketing, driving business growth and operational efficiency. Dedicated [Industry] professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Talented Owner with excellent marketing, customer service and facility oversight skills and more than 20 years of experience. Highly effective and comfortable working with people at all levels in organization. Hard-driving business leader offering skill in strategic business planning and team development. Skillfully recruit and train employees at all levels to meet customer and business demands. Articulate, forward-thinking and resourceful in meeting unique needs. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Pleasant Creek Boarding Stables
2010.04 - 2023.04
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and attract new customers.
- Established a positive workplace culture that fostered employee engagement, collaboration, and loyalty.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall costs for the business.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
- Evaluated industry competition regularly to maintain a competitive advantage in the marketplace.
- Fostered an environment promoting continuous improvement empowering employees to identify opportunities for enhancing operational efficiency.
- Proactively identified areas of risk within the organization implemented necessary safeguards mitigating any potential negative impact on the business.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
Office Manager
Collier Springs Manufacturing
2004.05 - 2016.12
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
- Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
- Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
- Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
- Created, maintained and updated filing systems for paper and electronic documents.
- Developed and maintained successful relationships with vendors, suppliers and contractors.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Conducted regular inventory assessments of office supplies, ordering necessary items proactively to prevent stock shortages.
- Streamlined office operations by implementing efficient filing systems and organizational strategies.
- Served as a liaison between upper management and staff members, facilitating open channels of communication to address concerns or issues promptly.
- Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity, and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
- Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts for cost savings while maintaining high-quality services.
- Coached new hires on company processes while managing employees to achieve maximum production.
- Supported department heads in accomplishing their goals through diligent administrative assistance such as report generation and data entry.
- Oversaw facility maintenance requests, coordinating with building management to address repairs or improvements efficiently.
- Reported to senior management on organizational performance and progress toward goals.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
Education
High School Diploma -
Brantford Collegiate Institute And Vocational School
10.2006
Skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suites and other office technology
- Experience with scheduling, budgeting, and payroll
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
- Strategic planning and business development skills
- Experience planning events for internal staff and vendors
- Verbal and written communication
- Business Management
- Financial Management
- Experience working in all financial departments including Accounts Payable, Receivables, purchasing, inventory and payroll.
- Human Resources
- Customer Service
Timeline
Owner
Pleasant Creek Boarding Stables
2010.04 - 2023.04
Office Manager
Collier Springs Manufacturing
2004.05 - 2016.12
High School Diploma -
Brantford Collegiate Institute And Vocational School
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