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Blair A. Lobb

Friendswood,TX

Summary

Seasoned Operations Manager and Sales leader with 30+ years of experience. Providing strategic planning to the sales staff and specializing in customer relations. Results-driven and resilient in developing teams while improving processes and increasing productivity. Bringing solid understanding of sales trends, excellent communication skills, talent for spotting areas in need of improvement and implementing changes with strategic approach.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Product Support Manager / Operations Manager

ZEUS Control Power & Distribution
07.2021 - Current
  • Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
  • Introduced new methods, practices and systems to reduce turnaround time.
  • Organized department training to enhance employee knowledge, performance and boost employee productivity and morale.
  • Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications and missed deadlines.
  • Determined product pricing by utilizing market research data, reviewing production and sales costs and anticipating inventory seasonal volume.

Manager

Stark Motor Control
02.2019 - 06.2021
  • Controlled costs and optimized spending via restructuring of budgets for labor, capital assets, inventory purchasing and technology upgrades.
  • Expanded cross-functional organizational capacity by collaborating across departments on priorities, functions and common goals.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Supervised labor costs and departmental expenses to remain in line with budget.
  • Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.

Senior Sales Manager

Triple C Electric
09.2015 - 02.2019
  • Followed up with customers after completed sales to assess satisfaction and resolve technical or service concerns.
  • Supported Wholesale distributors, dealers and customers through in-person and telephone support.
  • Built rapport with customers and assessed needs to make product recommendations and upsell.
  • Drove team revenue totals by bringing in top sales numbers.
  • Created and implemented sales strategies to successfully meet company targets.
  • Drafted, finalized and submitted paperwork to complete sales.
  • Educated customers about product features and benefits to aid in selecting best options for each individuals' needs.

VP of Operations

Breaker And Control Co.
04.1987 - 09.2015
  • Led operational team in development, rollout and management of new product lines.
  • Oversaw hiring, adding valuable, talented professionals to strengthen management team.
  • Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.
  • Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.
  • Identified and resolved issues between employees, promoting better collaboration and mutual respect.
  • Identified issues with production, workforce and material sourcing and implemented successful solutions.
  • Resolved issues and recommended actions based on production and compliance reports.

Education

Electrical Wiring & Diagram -

San Jacinto Junior College
Houston, TX
05.1989

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Southwest Texas State University
San Marcos, TX
12.1986

High School Diploma -

Pearland High School
Pearland, TX
05.1982

Skills

  • Policy Development and Enforcement
  • Financial Statement Review
  • Problem Anticipation and Resolution
  • Customer Service Management

Timeline

Product Support Manager / Operations Manager

ZEUS Control Power & Distribution
07.2021 - Current

Manager

Stark Motor Control
02.2019 - 06.2021

Senior Sales Manager

Triple C Electric
09.2015 - 02.2019

VP of Operations

Breaker And Control Co.
04.1987 - 09.2015

Electrical Wiring & Diagram -

San Jacinto Junior College

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Southwest Texas State University

High School Diploma -

Pearland High School

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