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Arsal W. Puri

Round Rock

Summary

Dynamic business leader with extensive experience in operations and sales, notably as General Manager at Church's Chicken. Proven expertise in business management and recruitment strategies, successfully hiring and training over 50 employees. Adept at tax compliance and contract negotiation, driving growth and enhancing customer satisfaction through effective problem-solving and market analysis. 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. 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.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Part-Owner

Car Choice
Austin
08.2014 - Current
  • Created an LLC/DBA, Business License, Sales Use and Tax Permit.
  • Operated an Automobile dealership with Buy/Sell/Trade. Purchased inventory for business.
  • Worked with contractors for mechanical and body work needs. Worked with Banks/Credit Unions for customer financing.
  • Interviewed and hired individuals for employment.
  • Submitted monthly/quarterly/annual tax reports to the state.
  • Marketed vehicles for sale across multiple platforms. Managed website and marketing for the business.
  • Sales - close deals.
  • Filed for title and license transfers for each unit sold.

Global Solutions Advisor

Safeguard World International
Austin
03.2017 - 04.2018
  • Worked in Global Employment Outsourcing (similar to a Global PEO).
  • Proficient in Salesforce.
  • Worked with companies to onboard employees in practically any country to help them achieve their international growth goals.
  • Traveled to and hosted Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) booth.
  • Sent contracts to clients and provided timetables for on-boardings.
  • Explained local tax laws and regulation for clients.
  • Oered Global HR Outsourcing for a compliant in-country payroll for international operations.

General Manager (GM)

Church's Chicken
Round Rock
06.2012 - 12.2013
  • Underwent corporate 6-week training course to become GM for new store opening.
  • Interviewed and hired 50+ employees. Trained new employees for their roles.
  • Created weekly schedules. Managed labor and food costs.
  • Managed day-to-day activities for the store.
  • Dealt with customer concerns and complaints.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Economics, Business Administration

University of Texas
Austin, TX
12.2016

Skills

  • Business management
  • Inventory control
  • Tax compliance
  • Sales negotiation
  • Customer financing
  • Market analysis
  • Recruitment strategies
  • Customer service excellence
  • Problem solving
  • Contract negotiation
  • Performance evaluation
  • Marketing strategies
  • Business planning

References

available upon request.

Career Interests

I am seeking a dynamic role that utilizes my strengths in sales and marketing to provide exceptional service to customers while also collaborating with colleagues to develop business growth.

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Limited
Urdu
Native/ Bilingual
Punjabi
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Global Solutions Advisor

Safeguard World International
03.2017 - 04.2018

Part-Owner

Car Choice
08.2014 - Current

General Manager (GM)

Church's Chicken
06.2012 - 12.2013

Bachelor of Arts - Economics, Business Administration

University of Texas