Motivated business professional bringing 32 years of entrepreneurial experience. Dedicated and personable with extensive experience in managing administrative and sales operations and personnel. Well-versed in training, educating, motivating and supporting staff members. 12 years experienced in a high volume distribution and manufacturing environment. Acquainted with detailed knowledge of quality control functions.
- Cost Analysis and Savings
- Budgeting
- Sales
- Scheduling
- Invoicing
- Bookkeeping
- Shipping and Receiving
- Sales Goals
- Repair
- Client Needs Assessment
- Business Operations
- Invoice Processing
| - Staff Management
- Accounting
- Purchasing
- Customer Complaint Resolution
- Product Knowledge
- New Product Information
- Market Strategy
- Business Planning
- Quality Management
- Prospecting Clients
- Product Sales
- Staffing Oversight
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Lamp Manufacturer Owner , 10/1988 to 12/1999
Company Name – City, State
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and payroll.
- Reduced personnel turnover and promoted employee development by recruiting team-oriented candidates and implementing new training practices.
- Very detail oriented in quality control functions.
- Inspected closely quality of work performed by employees.
- Accustomed to fast paced distribution and manufacturing environment.
- Managed day-to-day business operations, including accounting, finance, HR, marketing and public relations.
- Established and administered annual budget with effective controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives.
- Established, optimized and enforced business policies to maintain consistency and high-quality standards across US operations.
- Evaluated suppliers by assessing quality, timeliness and compliance of deliveries to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational efficiency.
- Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
- Devised, deployed and monitored processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
- Stayed current with market trends to determine optimal pricing of goods and services and to capitalize on emerging opportunities.
- Remained up-to-date on current trends and attended over 5 trade shows per year to view and purchase products for resale.
- Maintained up-to-date administrative records to monitor operational conditions.
- Applied human resources expertise to optimize hiring, training and performance.
- Managed key accounts, including developing sales presentations and promotion initiatives to drive product sales and increase brand awareness.
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-oriented business culture to lead industry in innovation and push progress.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Managed 50 employees by supervising daily tasks.
- Monitored marketing conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
Transportation Franchise Business Owner, 07/2000 to 03/2006
Company Name – City, State
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
- Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain efficiency and responsiveness to demands.
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for effectively operating business.
- Learned and remained updated on statutory requirements and regulations.
- Trained and developed 3 team members throughout a 6-year business history.
- Maintained updated knowledge of regulatory changes to adjust business operations accordingly.
- Employed prompt decision-making and in-depth research to resolve issues efficiently and effectively.
Business Owner , 01/2007 to Current
Company Name – City, State
- Evaluated suppliers by assessing quality, timeliness and compliance of deliveries to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational efficiency.
- Devised, deployed and monitored processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels
- Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, and purchasing to handle financial needs.
- Kept all building areas and equipment functional and well-organized to promote business performance.
- Developed improved records management systems for leases and contracts to improve timeliness of renewals.
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for effectively operating business.
- Stayed current with market trends to determine optimal pricing of properties.
- Real estate investor
- Set quality properties and opportunities to potential tenant clients
- Maintained up-to-date administrative records to monitor operational conditions.
- Verified parts and materials through audit inspections and independent checks.
- Very detailed and particular in the purchasing of materials for properties
GED: 02/1988
University of The State of New York - City
