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Blake Erceg

Blake Erceg

Cedar Rapids,Iowa

Summary

Serviced-focused General Manager, with Sales and Finance Management experience, dedicated to delivering positive customer experiences to promote loyalty and repeat business. Orchestrates optimal resource utilization to handle expected operational needs. Sales leader with sound judgment, good planning abilities and interpersonal communication strengths. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement to boost performances.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Finance Manager and General Manager

Ketelsen RV
03.2024 - 05.2024
  • Fostered community engagement by building and maintaining strong relationships within the city
  • Provided leadership and direction to employees, overseeing and managing their performance to achieve departmental goals
  • Maximized location bottom line by diligently managing sales staff, creating sales quotes, conducting market and trade research, and finalizing purchase agreements
  • Exceeded sales goals by conducting customer satisfaction interviews, research of the competitive landscape, utilization of AppOne, and strong relationships with financiers and banks.
  • Reviewed documentation and identified financial discrepancies where applicable.
  • Streamlined month-end close process, reducing time spent on manual tasks and improving data accuracy.
  • Ensured compliance with local, state, federal tax regulations; timely filing of all required documents, mitigating potential penalties or fines.
  • Supported operations management, sales, and marketing efforts to increase revenue and overall financial health.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
  • Managed budget development, forecasting, and financial reporting processes to track progress towards organizational objectives accurately.
  • Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.

ASSISTANT MANAGER

Helzberg Jewelers
04.2021 - 03.2024
  • Analyzed productivity reports to effectively manage overall performance and rose sales by 25% quarter over quarter
  • Evaluated associate performance and mentored underperforming employees for improvement
  • Promoted and drove sales, including executing next season planning.

ASSISTANT MANAGER

Corn Fusion
01.2011 - 01.2022

Education

MBA, GENERAL MANAGEMENT -

Upper Iowa University
LaFayette, IA
01.2020

BA, ENTERPRISE LEADERSHIP -

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
01.2017

Skills

  • Budget Forecasting
  • Financial Budgeting
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Internal Controls
  • Financial Management
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Performance Analysis
  • Customer relationship development

Proskills

  • Effective Communication
  • Sales Promotion and Planning
  • Leadership and Team Management
  • Analytical Reporting
  • Performance Evaluation and Mentoring
  • Provide detailed product descriptions and ensure customer understanding of features and care instructions.
  • Conduct end-of-shift procedures, including balancing registers and investigating discrepancies.
  • Proactively address and resolve customer inquiries and complaints to gauge satisfaction levels.
  • Establish clear objectives and effective policies to minimize waste and achieve targets.
  • Analyze productivity reports to consistently monitor overall performance.
  • Diligently track labor, sales, and inventory to optimize operations and maximize returns.

Timeline

Finance Manager and General Manager

Ketelsen RV
03.2024 - 05.2024

ASSISTANT MANAGER

Helzberg Jewelers
04.2021 - 03.2024

ASSISTANT MANAGER

Corn Fusion
01.2011 - 01.2022

MBA, GENERAL MANAGEMENT -

Upper Iowa University

BA, ENTERPRISE LEADERSHIP -

University of Iowa
Blake Erceg