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Caleb Bassey

Caleb Bassey

Des Moines,IA

Summary

Take-charge professional delivering executive support and team leadership to business operations. Dependable and detail-oriented to manage multiple tasks and priorities. Broad experience includes office management, accounting, accounts receivable, invoicing, dispatching, database management, vendor negotiations and contract management. Recognized for exemplary customer service and team collaboration.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager

Arona Home Essentials
Des Moines, IA
10.2023 - Current
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired qualified staff for open positions.
  • Designed sales and service strategies to improve revenue and retention.
  • Monitored financial performance and identified areas for improvement in cost savings and revenue generation.
  • Implemented employee recognition programs to motivate staff members towards achieving organizational goals.
  • Developed marketing strategies designed to increase brand awareness within target markets.
  • Established and maintained effective communication with staff members to ensure efficient operations.
  • Trained employees on duties, policies and procedures.
  • Created schedules and monitored payroll to remain within budget.
  • Resolved customer complaints quickly while maintaining high quality standards of service delivery.
  • Administered employee discipline through verbal and written warnings.
  • Conducted employee evaluations to provide adequate feedback and recognize quality performance.

Irrigation/Lighting/Drain Tile Solutions Specialist

A+ Lawn and Landscape
Des Moines, IA
09.2022 - 10.2025
  • Improved profit margins by effectively managing expenses, budget and overhead, increasing closings and optimizing product turns.
  • Delivered sales presentations focused on offerings and unique advantages over competitors.
  • Led sales planning, development and account management to grow existing accounts and establish new sales accounts.
  • Resolved customer complaints regarding sales and service.
  • Provided technical support for customers when needed, answering questions about product features and capabilities.
  • Maintained accurate records of all transactions between customers and company representatives.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
  • Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.

Human Resources Manager

Huber Supply
Mason City, IA
01.2022 - 08.2022

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  • Implemented top talent identification processes by interviewing candidates and executing onboarding, orientation, and benefits processes.
  • Conducted employee performance reviews and implemented corrective actions to increase productivity.
  • Compiled reports to provide management with accurate information and comply with policies and procedures.
  • Handled sensitive employee and company information with highest level of confidentiality and discretion.
  • Scheduled meetings with employees to address concerns and grievances.
  • Scheduled random drug testing for employees to diminish regularity risks.
  • Investigated workplace issues with professionalism and sensitivity and detailed incidents in reports to senior executives.
  • Held exit interviews and documented information discussed with employees.
  • Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.

Education

Associate of Arts - Communications

NIACC
Mason City, IA
03-2012

Skills

  • Employee training
  • Payroll administration
  • Conflict resolution
  • Problem solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Leadership and team building
  • Inventory management
  • Customer retention
  • Client account management
  • Financial management
  • Reliability
  • Staff recruitment
  • Time management
  • Communication skills
  • Time Management

Timeline

General Manager

Arona Home Essentials
10.2023 - Current

Irrigation/Lighting/Drain Tile Solutions Specialist

A+ Lawn and Landscape
09.2022 - 10.2025

Human Resources Manager

Huber Supply
01.2022 - 08.2022

Associate of Arts - Communications

NIACC
Caleb Bassey