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Brandon Bledsoe

Opp

Summary

Dynamic manager with a proven track record at Andalusia Farmers Coop, excelling in team leadership and customer service. Enhanced operational efficiency through strategic inventory management and relationship building, resulting in improved employee retention and business growth. Skilled in budget control and effective communication, fostering a collaborative work environment.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager

Andalusia Farmers Coop
01.2011 - Current
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Oversaw inventory management, optimizing stock levels, and reducing waste.
  • Fostered partnerships with industry leaders, enhancing company's reputation and creating new business opportunities.
  • Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules.
  • Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees.
  • Oversaw facility maintenance, ensuring optimal functionality of equipment.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage.

Firefighter

City of Andalusia
07.2007 - 07.2012
  • Performed life-saving procedures during medical emergencies, administering CPR and first aid as needed.
  • Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
  • Collaborated with fellow firefighters to execute efficient firefighting strategies, mitigating property damage and loss of life.
  • Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
  • Operated fire hoses, hydrants and extinguishers to eliminate fire and prevent from spreading.

Firefighter

City Of Opp
08.2004 - 07.2007
  • Maintained optimal readiness for emergency situations by regularly participating in drills and training exercises.
  • Improved operational efficiency by helping maintain apparatuses, equipment, and facilities according to established standards.
  • Utilized technical expertise in operating specialized firefighting equipment such as aerial ladders, hydraulic extrication tools, and thermal imaging cameras.
  • Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
  • Documented emergency calls and equipment maintenance to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.

Education

Opp High School
Opp, AL

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Team leadership
  • Time management
  • Decision-making
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Task delegation
  • Goal setting
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Relationship building
  • Budget control

Timeline

Manager

Andalusia Farmers Coop
01.2011 - Current

Firefighter

City of Andalusia
07.2007 - 07.2012

Firefighter

City Of Opp
08.2004 - 07.2007

Opp High School