Bobby Lynch
Cedar Rapids,IA
Summary
My communication skills are proficient, love working in a busy environment and getting to meet new people. I am self motivated with an attention to fine detail. I strive for an organized and clean work space.
My additional experience includes:
Entrepreneurial Owner with experience and solid history of business success. Built operations from ground up with strategic and scalable approaches. Well-oriented to quickly identify and capitalize on emerging opportunities. Accomplished Owner offering 6 years of progressive business experience. Dedicated to maximizing bottom-line profits with forwardthinking approaches and clear focus on continuous improvement. Knowledgeable about financial administration, regulatory compliance and recordkeeping. I designed a flawless e-commerce website that has near perfect Google analytics speed score. I became well known all over the world in the carnivorous plant business because of my success with Drosera petiolaris complex
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner
Urantia Carnivores, LLC
04.2015 - Current
- Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue
- Developed business and marketing plans and prepared monthly financial reports
- Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends
- Led startup and opening of business and provided business development, creation of operational procedures and workflow planning
- Enhanced operational performance by developing effective business strategies, systems and procedures
- Monitored supplier operations to verify quality, delivery schedule and conformance to contract specifications
- Secured long-term accounts, managing sales presentations to promote product and brand benefits
- Oversaw project execution, phase progress, workmanship and team performance to drive on-time completion of deliverables
- Assessed, optimized and elevated operations to target current and expected demands
- Hosted fundraising events for various charities to boost brand awareness and community engagement
- Coordinated with webmaster to develop website and create online advertisements.
Pet Homiopthic Remedies Consultant
Raw To The Bones
01.2010 - 04.2015
- Evaluated client needs and expectations, establishing clear goals for each consulting engagement.
- Liaised with customers, management, and sales team to better understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to successfully deliver comprehensive solutions for clients.
- Managed client relationships through regular check-ins and updates on project progress.
- Developed innovative strategies for clients, resulting in increased revenue and business growth.
- Streamlined internal processes to enhance team efficiency and improve overall project outcomes.
- Designed pet food/ treat recipes
- Designed educational website
Stock Room Associate
Home Depot
03.2006 - 11.2014
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to changing store needs or priorities, willingly taking on additional responsibilities as needed to support overall operations.
- Operated efficiently under pressure during busy seasons, prioritizing tasks effectively while maintaining a strong commitment to detail-oriented work.
- Maintained accurate inventory records, ensuring timely replenishment of stock and preventing product shortages.
- Checked numbers manually and used hand-held equipment to locate products.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Contributed to a positive working environment through strong collaboration with team members and proactive problem-solving when challenges arose.
- Assisted with inventory receiving process, inspecting incoming deliveries for accuracy, quality control issues, or signs of tampering before entering them into the system.
- Improved order processing speed by organizing items in the stock room according to SKU numbers and product categories.
- Collaborated with sales team to ensure adequate supply levels for promotions and seasonal demand fluctuations.
- Shelved new and returned inventory according to proper storage procedures.
- Contributed to increased sales by promptly restocking shelves with high-demand items during peak shopping hours.
- Ensured smooth flow of operations with effective communication between the stock room and sales floor teams regarding item availability or potential delays.
- Managed timely and effective replacement of damaged or missing products.
- Reduced stock discrepancies by conducting regular audits and reconciling physical inventory with system data.
- Promoted safe working environment in the stockroom through adherence to safety guidelines such as proper lifting techniques or pallet jack usage.
- Assisted in the development of new stock room associates by providing hands-on training, guidance, and support during their initial onboarding period.
- Assisted maintenance team with organizing and cleaning warehouse, stockroom, and store near shift close.
- Interpreted and followed verbal instructions and pull sheets.
- Increased customer satisfaction by promptly addressing inquiries regarding out-of-stock items or special orders.
- Supported store''s visual merchandising efforts, assembling display fixtures and arranging products according to planograms provided by managers or merchandisers.
- Led a team of stock room associates, providing training and guidance on best practices for handling merchandise and maintaining cleanliness standards.
- Verified incoming products and checked delivery totals to keep system records current and accurate.
- Moved merchandise using forklifts, pallet jacks and hand trucks.
- Followed orders precisely for correct items, sizes and quantities.
- Safely and securely loaded items to prevent damage during transport.
- Kept warehouse areas free of debris and safe for employees with proper storage and maintenance of machinery, tools and supplies.
- Used appropriately sized boxes to pack products with care, minimizing shifting and damage during transport.
- Pulled merchandise from inventory storage and documented quantities to maintain accuracy.
Delivery Manager
Marshalls
02.2001 - 04.2006
- Managed relationships with key stakeholders to ensure smooth project deliveries and overall satisfaction.
- Acted as a liaison between the delivery team and upper management, effectively communicating concerns and suggestions for improvements.
- Managed resources effectively to avoid unnecessary delivery delays.
- Championed a customer-centric approach, consistently seeking feedback from clients to make improvements and enhance the overall delivery experience.
- Implemented quality control measures for all deliveries, resulting in fewer errors and increased customer satisfaction.
- Supervised delivery staff and general productivity.
- Implemented risk mitigation strategies to minimize potential disruptions caused by unforeseen events or issues.
- Oversaw daily operations of the delivery team, ensuring timely completion of tasks and adherence to company policies.
- Enhanced team performance by providing regular feedback, coaching, and training opportunities.
- Collaborated closely with other departments to ensure seamless integration of processes and systems, enhancing overall efficiency.
- Coordinated efficient routes and schedules for Number-driver team.
- Mentored junior team members to develop their skills and advance within the organization.
- Oversaw delivery portfolio encompassing Location with Number+ deliveries per week.
- Improved delivery efficiency by optimizing routes and scheduling for the team.
- Coordinated delivery of contracted solutions at program level and in full accordance with outlined cost, scheduling and quality terms.
- Worked with vendors to schedule daily pickups and weekly deliveries.
- Planned delivery routes according to traffic, weather and types of delivery.
- Contacted suppliers and vendors about issues with deliveries or products.
- Facilitated cross-departmental collaboration, resulting in more innovative and effective delivery solutions.
- Streamlined delivery processes to ensure on-time project completion, even under tight deadlines.
- Achieved significant reduction in project costs by optimizing resource allocation and workflows.
- Managed risk assessment and mitigation strategies to protect project timelines and deliverables.
- Organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Clinical Psychology
Triton College
River Grove, IL10.2004
Bachelor's degree - Psychology
Triton College
River Grove, IL07.2002
Skills
- Labor relations
- Marketing tactics
- Profit and loss analysis
- Strategic planning
- Cost reduction
- Sales leadership
- Territory and account oversight
- Design coordination
- Program creation and implementation
- Cash flow optimization
- Product branding
- Project estimating
- Life cycle project management
- Strategic project planning
- Merchandising
- Customer relations
- Quality management systems
- Budgeting (5 years)
- Computer Networking (10 years)
- Project Implementation (3 years)
- Business Development (5 years)
- Relationship Management
- Product Development
- Analytics (5 years)
- Business Analysis (5 years)
- Financial Report Writing
- Microsoft Excel (15 years)
- Time management
- Forklift, pallet jack, and reach machine experience
- Website design
- Telemarketing
- Food preparation
- Large truck delivering experience
- Horticulture
- Grow lights and indoor Horticulture
- Store management
- Cash register
- Website maintenance
- Inventory management
- Product management
- Online sales
- Call center
- Proficient in verbal communication
Websites
Accomplishments
I started my own successfull e-commerce plant nursery. I accomplished being known all over the world within the world of carnivorous plant enthusiasts by making a very rare complex of plants, that was impossible to get, a lot more easily attainable.
I was the first to offer a carnivorous plant subscription service.
I have many 1st place rewards for best plants.
I custome designed a website with a very high Google analytics score.
Certification
Securities Industry Essentials
Timeline
Owner
Urantia Carnivores, LLC
04.2015 - Current
Pet Homiopthic Remedies Consultant
Raw To The Bones
01.2010 - 04.2015
Stock Room Associate
Home Depot
03.2006 - 11.2014
Delivery Manager
Marshalls
02.2001 - 04.2006
Associate of Applied Science - Clinical Psychology
Triton College
Bachelor's degree - Psychology
Triton College
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