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Lisa Appleton

Waikato,Te Awamutu

Summary

Highly motivated professional with several 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. Accomplished owner offering several years of progressive business experience. Dedicated to maximizing bottom-line profits with forward-thinking approaches and clear focus on continuous improvement. Knowledgeable about regulatory compliance, and recordkeeping. Knowledgeable professional with several years of experience bringing planning and problem-solving abilities. Focused on maximizing resource utilization to support scalable operations and increase bottom-line profitability. Organized and systematic with natural relationship-building and leadership talents. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Seeking entry-level opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth. Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals. Results-oriented individual with a passion for continuous learning and innovation. Known for leveraging analytical thinking and creativity to solve problems and deliver high-impact solutions in fast-paced environments.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner / Director

Cafe 359 on Cameron
Tauranga, Tauranga
03.2016 - 09.2021

Owner / Director

Maggie May Preloved Clothing

Marketing using Social Networks

Day to Day running

Implementing new Customer Database

Creating Networking for Local Business Owners

Created & Implemented Giving Back Waikato

Introduced La-Di-Da Preloved Labeled Clothing.

Cafe 359 Cafe on Cameron

Cafe 359 Cafe on Cameron

Chef by Trade

Implemented new Menus

Implemented Catering Business

Liaised with Clients to help their vision come to life.

Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction.

Hosted special events to boost brand awareness and increase community engagement.

Liaised with Venue's

Liaised with Suppliers

Trained new Staff

Barista Training

Managed daily operations including hiring and training staff

Special Occasion Cakes

Monitored personnel against goals set by the directors.

Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.

Conducted performance reviews for employees on a regular basis.

Our motto was we are your work family.

Identified new growth, expansion and diversification

Created a Lunch in Tauranga Industrial Areas.

Opened Fish & Chip Shop.

Developed strategic plans to increase profitability and efficiency.

Developed and implemented Health & Safety Policies and procedures.

Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for food items to keep supply well stocked.

Owner Operator

Rose Cottage

Restaurant & Events Venue

Weddings

Corporate Events

Special Occasion Events

Liaised with Suppliers

Liaised with Clients

Created Menus for Customers

Managed daily operations.

Trained new wait staff

Hired Casual Staff for Events

Education

High School Diploma -

Avondale College
Auckland, NZ
11-1985

Skills

  • Regulatory Compliance
  • KPI Management
  • Administrative Oversight
  • Labor Relations
  • Budget Administration
  • Business Management
  • Marketing tactics
  • Business Administration
  • Human Resources
  • Business Development
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Client Service
  • Relationship Building
  • Staff hiring
  • Customer Relations
  • Business marketing
  • Quality Management Systems
  • Sales oversight
  • Hiring and staffing
  • Employee Development
  • Business Planning
  • Strategic Planning
  • Team Oversight
  • Staff Management

Custom

  • I have a wealth of knowledge and experience I deliver exceptional work and results I am a loyal person and a nice person I am a woman of my word I will go above and beyond the call of duty my values and integrity is my highest sense of achievement I have exceptional communication skills I am honest and hardworking and reliable I am straight up in a very professional and diplomatic way.

Thank you so much for taking the time out of your busy day to read my CV your time is valuable.

Kindest Regards

Lisa

Timeline

Owner / Director

Cafe 359 on Cameron
03.2016 - 09.2021

High School Diploma -

Avondale College
Lisa Appleton