Antonio Brown
St. Petersburg,FL
Summary
A persistent leader with an extensive network, pipeline, and social capital to lead and grow organizations. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication with a good understanding of business principles, project management, and team leadership. Collaborative with a relentless work ethic. Pragmatic professional with solid experience in leadership roles. Collaborative and dedicated to building and leading talented and motivated individuals. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management, and problem-solving skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
CEO/Founder
Barbershop Book Club Inc.
06.2016 - Current
- Updated business processes, products, and team makeups to generate more business opportunities and cater to audience needs.
- Engaged positively with staff and leadership colleagues, soliciting and encouraging feedback and collaborative spirit.
- Negotiated terms of business acquisitions to increase business base and solidify market presence.
- Managed over 100 clients monthly for over 7 years
- Increased visibility with media campaigns to increase traffic
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Represented our organization at industry conferences and events.
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive, and performance-oriented business culture to lead this industry in innovation and push progress.
Business Owner/Operator
Central Station Barbershop And Grooming
07.2015 - Current
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses, and attract new customers.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Worked with marketing teams to create print and online advertisements to bring in new customers.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive, and performance-driven company culture to lead industry innovations.
- Developed and nurtured lasting customer relationships by projecting our professional corporate image and responding quickly to logistical and scheduling issues
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues
- Managed day-to-day business operations
- Built relationships with over 25 different businesses
Education
Certification - Business Consultant
09.2022
Master Barber - Barbering
03.2009
Plumbing Certificate - Plumbing Technology
03.2007
High School Diploma -
06.1999
- Honor Roll 97' 98' 99'
- Elected Captain of Varsity Football Team
- Extracurricular Activities: track
Skills
- Effective Communicator and Public Speaker
- Relationship Management
- Business Consulting
- Leadership and People Development
- Market Research
- Product Development and Expansion
- Program Leadership
- Operations Management
- Negotiating
- Strategic Partnership
- Operational Oversight
- Organizational Leadership
- Critical Thinking
- Cultural Awareness
- Multitasking Abilities
- Flexible and Adaptable
Accomplishments
- Business Owner of Central Station Barbershop & Grooming 15'
- Founder of Barbershop Book Club Inc. est.16'
- Leadership St.Pete Class of 22'
- St.Petersburg Sunshine City Ambassador 23'
- President of 13th Street Heights Neighborhood Association
- Pinellas County Young Professionals
- Founder of The Black Excellence Summit/Masquerade Gala
Timeline
CEO/Founder - Barbershop Book Club Inc.
06.2016 - Current
Business Owner/Operator - Central Station Barbershop And Grooming
07.2015 - Current
International Association of Professions of Career - Certification , Business Consultant
American Institute of Beauty - Master Barber, Barbering
Pinellas Technical Education Center - Plumbing Certificate, Plumbing Technology
Boca Ciega High School - High School Diploma,