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Barry H. Shaw

Jacksonville Beach,FL

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager of Operations

Floating Sea Aqauatics
Jacksonville, FL
01.2021 - 03.2022
  • Collaborated with store partners and owners to create and open a brand new business.
  • Was responsible for designing and building large elaborate structures and displays to showcase our merchandise and livestock, including an indoor 10,000 gallon salt and freshwater pond water feature in our 17,000sqft retail store.
  • Utilized my extensive knowledge of 18+ years in the aquarium hobby to provide customers with insight and recommendations on purchases, no matter if they are novices or experts in the field of fish and coral.
  • Provided outstanding support to entire staff which helped improve customer relations and interactions, employee merchandise and livestock knowledge as well as training for storefront operations and maintenance.
  • Engineered, built and maintained over 500+ various aquatic ecosystems and enclosures throughout the store as well as provide excellent care for our fish and animals' health and wellbeing.
  • Was also responsible for the storefront as general manager which included monitoring inventory, sales and my employees.

Manager

ACME Surf And Sport
Ship Bottom, NJ
06.2016 - 08.2020
  • Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets.
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows to meet any daily demand.
  • Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Examined merchandise to verify correct pricing and attractive displays.
  • Ensured delivery of customer rental orders in an efficient and timely manor to guarantee customer satisfaction

Water Sports Rental

Margaritaville
Hollywood, FL
04.2014 - 08.2015
  • Worked with customers to understand customers expectations and provide exceptional service.
  • Increased customer satisfaction and repeat business through the pursuit of resolutions to problems arising from rental equipment, protecting company reputation and loyal client base.
  • Monitored social media and online sources for industry trends.
  • Maintained rental equipment to ensure proper functionality in order to ensure customer satisfaction

Education

Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience

Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL
12.2019

Skills

  • Red Cross Lifeguard Certification
  • PADI Advanced Open-Water SCUBA Certification

Hobbies

  • Created a personal social media car page that has led to several sponsorships and media exposure
  • Have a deep connection with the outdoors and animals, and love to keep active and exploring new places and experiences
  • Aquarium Hobbyist for more than 18+ years in which I have harvested, aquacultured and maintained fish and corals in countless ecosystems as well as large 10,000+ gallon ponds.

Timeline

Manager of Operations

Floating Sea Aqauatics
01.2021 - 03.2022

Manager

ACME Surf And Sport
06.2016 - 08.2020

Water Sports Rental

Margaritaville
04.2014 - 08.2015

Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience

Nova Southeastern University
Barry H. Shaw