Elizabeth Cromwell
Virginia Beach
Summary
Dynamic small business owner with a proven track record at Cromwell’s Produce, excelling in customer relations and staff management. Achieved financial growth through strategic marketing and operational efficiency. Recognized for exceptional leadership and attention to detail, creating a collaborative workplace that drives employee engagement and loyalty.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Cromwell’s Produce
05.2015 - Current
- 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 providing exceptional service.
- Managed financial aspects of the business
- Hired, trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees
- Consulted with customers to assess needs
- 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.
- Achieved financial growth with strategic planning, cost control measures, and targeted marketing efforts.
- Evaluated industry competition regularly to maintain a competitive advantage in the marketplace.
- Successfully navigated challenging economic conditions by making informed decisions that protected the business''s financial stability.
- Mentored staff members on best practices in customer service and sales techniques, leading to increased performance levels.
- Expanded product offerings by researching market trends and identifying potential growth opportunities.
- Streamlined operations to improve efficiency.
- Expanded business into new markets
- operate, large equipment as well as field labor
Education
High School Diploma -
Floyd E Kellam High School
Virginia Beach, VASkills
- Customer relations
- Small business operations
- Staff management & talent development
- Marketing
- Hiring, staffing, & scheduling
- Effective leader
- Quality assurance & inventory control
- Willing to learn
- Very attentive to detail
- Conditioned to heavy lifting
- Punctual and reliable
- Familiar with processing truck loading and unloading
- Retail organization
Accomplishments
- Received Special Recognition Award at the 2024 Excellence in Agriculture Awards for Virginia Beach
- Placed in the Top 40 Under 40 Business People of Hampton Roads in 2024
Timeline
Owner
Cromwell’s Produce
05.2015 - Current
High School Diploma -
Floyd E Kellam High School
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