PEP
CARROLL CATHEY
Magnolia,TX
The road to success and the road to failure are almost exactly the same.
Colin R. Davis
Summary
As a seasoned professional with nearly 35 years of experience in sales and sales management, I am eager to leverage my robust leadership abilities and established success record to drive profitability and efficiency within your organization. Additionally, my 7 years as a manager and owner of a bustling restaurant have honed my ability to train staff in exemplary customer service, leading to heightened customer satisfaction, lower staff turnover, and increased sales via upselling strategies.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
360 Painting of The Woodlands
Magnolia, TX
12.2023 - Current
- Manage the entire spectrum of this new franchise's operations, including relationship management efforts with paint manufacturers' representatives, estimating, and project management.
- Oversee all advertising efforts, including Google SEO.
- Implemented campaigns and promotions to help with developing new project opportunities.
- Client consultation, negotiating job contracts.
- Coordinating job start scheduling and managing all subcontractors.
- Improved productivity initiatives, managing budgets, and scheduling new estimate appointments.
- Recruited the very best subcontractors in our market area to achieve a higher level of workmanship quality.
Chairman, Painting Services
BNI Woodlands 1
The Woodlands, TX
12.2023 - Current
- Fostered a healthy environment of collaboration among the membership, while enhancing revenue for 360 Painting.
Project Manager, Estimator
Southern Painting Houston
Houston, TX
12.2021 - 12.2023
- Quickly learned the systems, processes, and product knowledge that this well-established residential repainting company has very well refined.
- Through this experience, I was recently awarded 'Rookie of the Year' among 28 other recently hired Project Managers across three different states.
- Daily, I was responsible for managing projects from start to finish, ensuring that each project was completed safely, on time, within budget, and most importantly, to the satisfaction of the client.
- I'm proud to have enhanced this organization's reputation by developing stronger relationships with paint store management and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
- First-year sales exceeded $750k.
Owner/ Operator
Koals BBQ and Steakhouse
Alexandria, LA
06.2014 - 06.2021
- Fully responsible for all aspects of operating and starting up this restaurant as well as Knuckle Suckers BBQ and Carroll Cathey's BBQ and Steakhouse in Alexandria, LA reaching over 3 million in sales
- Some of my task included lease and equipment acquisition, hiring, training and retaining a quality staff, establishing systems and processes, preparation and sourcing of all supplies and foods, marketing, customer service, accounting and all other administrative duties
- I developed a relationship with the public by providing the best quality BBQ to central Louisiana and by managing and employing staff from various backgrounds of skills, work experience and ethnicity
- Effectively built business relationships throughout the region with big business owners and government officials to provide catering services
- I also created and maintained Facebook and other social media platforms to maximize advertising efforts.
Dining Director
Brookdale Assisted Living
Alexandria, LA
04.2016 - 02.2017
- Directed food service operations within the community, including all food preparation, dining room operations, and dining delivery services in Alexandria, LA.
- Purchased all food and managed inventory, ensuring effective cost controls, vendor service, and overall quality.
- Planned and executed dining events and themes in conjunction with the Activities Director, Marketing Director, and other administrative staff to optimize the life and pleasure of the residents.
- Trained and managed all supervisory staff for the kitchen, dining room, catering, and delivery services.
Sales, Travel Agent
Vacations to Go
Houston, TX
06.2010 - 06.2015
- Travel Agent specializing in ocean-going cruises in Houston, TX.
- For five years, I consistently performed near the top in all sales and service categories, with more than 700 agents under one roof in this largest cruise booking agency in the world.
- Sales average $2 million annually.
Store Manager
La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries
Houston, TX
05.2008 - 06.2010
- Conducted daily store operations, including opening and closing procedures and cash handling.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed orders to restock merchandise.
- Developed strategies to maximize sales and profitability.
Sales Consultant
Haverty's Furniture
01.2004 - 05.2008
Sales Consultant
Walker Mercedes Benz, BMW
01.2000 - 01.2004
Sales Consultant
Billy Navarre Chevrolet, Honda
04.1997 - 01.2000
Sales Consultant, Administrative Assistant
Carroll Furniture Company
01.1990 - 04.1997
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Business -
05.1997
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Verbal Communication
- Following Procedure
- Leadership
- Customer Retention
- Staff Supervision
- Project Management
- Recruitment
- Operations Management
- Sales expertise
- Account Management
- Advertising and marketing
- Business Development
- Multi-Tasking
- Contract Negotiations
- P&L Management
Accomplishments
- City Councilman - Pollock, LA - Elected 2018
- Board of Directors - National Exchange Club of Alexandria - Elected 2016
- Food Safety Certification - LA Department of Health & Hospitals - 2017
- ServSafe Manager Certification - 2016
- Dale Carnegie Course Graduate - 1997
- Published Recipe and Restaurant Review - Great American Publishers - 2018
- Catered for US Speaker of The House, Mike Johnson and many other government officials.
- Many various awards in cooking competitions in East Texas & Louisiana
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Affiliations
- BNI Woodland 1
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeContract WorkInternshipGig WorkWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Work from home optionSoftware
Service Titan
Excel
Word
Languages
English
Native language
Interests
Outdoor activities
Timeline
General Manager - 360 Painting of The Woodlands
12.2023 - Current
Chairman, Painting Services - BNI Woodlands 1
12.2023 - Current
Project Manager, Estimator - Southern Painting Houston
12.2021 - 12.2023
Dining Director - Brookdale Assisted Living
04.2016 - 02.2017
Owner/ Operator - Koals BBQ and Steakhouse
06.2014 - 06.2021
Sales, Travel Agent - Vacations to Go
06.2010 - 06.2015
Store Manager - La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries
05.2008 - 06.2010
Sales Consultant - Haverty's Furniture
01.2004 - 05.2008
Sales Consultant - Walker Mercedes Benz, BMW
01.2000 - 01.2004
Sales Consultant - Billy Navarre Chevrolet, Honda
04.1997 - 01.2000
Sales Consultant, Administrative Assistant - Carroll Furniture Company
01.1990 - 04.1997
LSU at Alexandria - Bachelor of Arts in Business,
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