ANTONIO NEWTON
Hahira,US
Summary
Professional with 18 years of progressive experience in the field who is highly organized and detail-oriented. Seasoned small business owner with several years of experience in operations management, business strategy and financial management. Demonstrated success in capitalizing on new trends and technologies to drive business development initiatives and achieve sales goals. 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.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner Founder
The Playmaker Store
Hahira, GA
05.2008 - Current
- Developed strategic plans to increase profitability and efficiency.
- Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
- Researched potential partners in order to expand services offered.
- Reviewed legal documents related to business operations.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
- Implemented quality assurance processes to ensure product excellence.
- Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
- Identified new opportunities for growth, expansion, and diversification.
- Hosted special events to boost brand awareness and increase community engagement.
- Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
- Negotiated with vendors to gain optimal pricing on products resulting in substantial increase in profit margin.
- Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends.
- Oversaw project execution, phase progress, workmanship, and team performance to drive on-time completion of deliverables.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
Virtual Bank Teller
Goldman Sachs
Valdosta, GA
10.2023 - 05.2024
- Followed strict compliance guidelines when completing financial transactions for customers.
- Researched customer inquires regarding their accounts using internal banking systems.
- Educated customers about different types of banking services available at the branch.
- Developed strong relationships with customers to ensure repeat business.
- Assisted customers with basic technical issues related to digital banking platforms.
- Processed deposits, withdrawals, transfers, loan payments and other transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Verified customer signatures on documents and ensured accuracy of all paperwork before submitting for approval.
- Identified suspicious activity on account holders' accounts and reported any discrepancies to the supervisor immediately.
- Provided assistance to other tellers during peak business hours as needed.
- Maintained accurate records of all financial transactions.
- Provided exceptional customer service to customers by answering inquiries, resolving complaints and processing transactions in a timely manner.
- Assisted customers with opening new accounts, ordering checks, and setting up online banking services.
- Cross-sold bank products such as savings accounts and credit cards to existing clients.
- Handled large sums of money with accuracy while maintaining appropriate levels of security.
- Resolved customer disputes promptly in accordance with bank policies and procedures.
- Maintained confidentiality of bank records, transactions and customer information.
- Participated in weekly training sessions to stay abreast of changes in banking regulations.
- Responded and assisted customers with account inquiries and updates.
- Welcomed customers and offered pleasant service during entire transaction.
- Increased knowledge of banking products and services by actively participating in available training classes and workshops offered to employees.
- Explained bank services, financial products and applicable fees to customers.
- Met or exceeded sales goals by promoting bank products and services in customer interactions.
- Adhered to strict guidelines regarding financial and customer data to avoid breaches and information misuse.
- Opened new checking, savings and lines of credit for customer accounts.
- Served large number of customers during high volume shifts and remained composed and professional in stressful situations.
- Demonstrated expertise in identifying and mitigating potential fraud and transaction risks.
- Identified customer financial needs, goals and objectives and offered appropriate financial products to suit needs.
- Cross-sold bank products by answering inquiries, informing customers of new services and promotions.
- Built and maintained client relationships through quality, personalized interactions.
- Performed transactional, operational, and customer support tasks through knowledge of bank procedures and products.
- Directed specific questions to appropriate branch personnel.
- Used a strong knowledge of banking products and services to confidently educate customers about features, benefits and pricing.
- Adhered to financial services security and audit procedures.
- Maintained confidentiality of bank records and client information.
- Delivered exceptional service to customers in person or over telephone.
Welding Operator
Polaris
Huntsville, AL
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Performed welding operations on variety of materials including steel, stainless steel and aluminum.
- Inspected finished products to ensure they meet quality standards.
- Set up and operated welding machines to weld metal parts according to blueprints, specifications, or work orders.
- Removed finished product from conveyor belts at end of production line.
- Followed detailed instructions regarding type of welds required for specific projects.
- Cleaned equipment and maintained a safe workspace environment by adhering to all safety regulations.
- Maintained records of production output and material used during welding operations.
- Checked work pieces for accuracy of fit and alignment prior to welding.
- Adjusted position of work pieces in relation to each other and the welding machine as necessary during operation to ensure a proper weld.
- Monitored equipment regularly for potential problems, malfunctions, or safety issues.
- Loaded raw materials into hoppers in preparation for welding process.
- Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
- Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
- Read blueprints and drawings and took measurements to plan layout and procedures.
- Assembled and aligned workpieces into holding fixtures to bond and heat-treat fabricated metal components.
- Observed safety protocols and OSHA guidelines to reduce incidents and hazards, maintaining safety record.
- Completed production reports and work orders and submitted to management for review to maintain open and transparent operations.
- Inspected finished and in-process products to verify quality, assign grades and remove defective products.
- Reported non-conforming materials to management and worked with supervisors to correct production issues.
Extraction Technician
Trulieve
Adel, GA
12.2022 - 05.2023
- Collaborated with colleagues in other departments such as research and development or engineering to develop new methods for extracting compounds from raw materials.
- Managed inventory levels of raw materials and chemicals necessary for successful extractions processes.
- Operated various types of analytical equipment such as gas chromatographs, mass spectrometers, and high-performance liquid chromatographs in order to analyze extracted compounds.
- Maintained accurate records of all extraction activities, including sample collection, testing results, and raw material inventory.
- Calibrated instruments used in the extraction process according to established protocols.
- Conducted regular inspections of the extraction process and identified areas for improvement.
- Reported any incidents that occurred during extractions processes according to company policies.
- Identified product quality issues and implemented corrective measures to improve production yield.
- Provided technical support to other departments in order to optimize the efficiency of the extraction process.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and industry standards during all stages of the extraction process.
- Prepared samples for analysis by performing preliminary processing steps such as filtering or centrifugation.
- Developed Standard Operating Procedures for the safe operation of extraction equipment.
- Performed daily maintenance on extraction equipment and monitored operations to ensure optimal performance.
- Trained personnel on proper use and maintenance of extraction equipment.
- Coordinated with suppliers to source new materials or replace depleted stock as needed.
- Monitored environmental conditions such as temperature, pressure, humidity. that can affect the outcome of an extraction process.
- Unloaded materials, devices and machine parts with hand tools.
- Maintained consistent record of safe performance with zero incidents.
- Trained under supervisors to learn correct, safe, and speedy extraction processes.
- Handled weighing, data recordkeeping and batch tracking.
- Removed debris after extraction activities to clean work area.
- Monitored equipment operation during extraction process to detect problems.
Cultivation Technician
Trulieve
Lee, FL
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Ensured that all equipment was functioning properly before use.
- Maintained detailed records of crop yields, pest management activities, fertilizer applications, and other related data.
- Performed regular inspections of plants for signs of disease or pests and took action as needed.
- Implemented quality control measures during all stages of plant production in order to maximize yield potential.
- Harvested crops at optimal times according to established protocols.
- Reported on daily growth rates, nutrient levels, and pH of plants for accurate records keeping.
- Applied fertilizers and pesticides as necessary to promote healthy plant growth.
- Loaded agricultural products into trucks to deliver products to markets or storage facilities.
- Monitored crop growth and health, implementing interventions as needed.
- Inspected facilities daily to comply with health, sanitation and safety standards and maintain agricultural biodiversity across farm.
- Weeded, thinned and pruned crops to verify proper sunlight and growth.
- Cleaned work areas and maintained grounds and landscaping.
- Felt plant's leaves and noted coloring to detect insects or diseases.
- Loaded agricultural products into trucks and drove to market or storage facilities.
Education
Art Education - Some college (No degree)
Valdosta State University
Skills
- Operations management
- Multi-Task Management
- Credit and collections
- Sales
- Financial records and processing
- Creative problem solving
- Time management skills
- Customer satisfaction
- Client-focused
- Accounts payable/receivable
- Excellent communication
- Expense control
- Advertising
- Customer service
- Customer needs assessment
- Budgeting
- Business Development
- Product ordering
- Business Management
- Marketing tactics
- Budget Administration
- Marketing
- Strategic Planning
- Cash flow optimization
- Operations Management
- Profit and loss analysis
- Financial Planning
- Product branding
- Sales Leadership
Certification
- Certified with X-10 Hydrocarbon Extractor
Timeline
Virtual Bank Teller
Goldman Sachs
10.2023 - 05.2024
Welding Operator
Polaris
08.2023 - 10.2023
Extraction Technician
Trulieve
12.2022 - 05.2023
Cultivation Technician
Trulieve
08.2022 - 12.2022
Owner Founder
The Playmaker Store
05.2008 - Current
Art Education - Some college (No degree)
Valdosta State University
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