Chad Murray
Merkel,TX
Summary
Seasoned Small Business Owner with 4 years of experience in operations management, business strategy and financial management. Demonstrated success in capitalizing on new trends and technologies to drive business development initiatives and achieve sales goals. Knowledgeable manager with over 22 years of experience bringing planning and problem-solving abilities. Focused on maximizing resource utilization to support scalable operations and increase bottom-line profitability. Organized and systematic with natural relationship-building and leadership talents. Results-oriented manager bringing expertise in accounting, supply chain management and marketing. Successful at overseeing all areas of daily operations and making effective policy decisions to positively impact business direction and bottom line profits.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
TripS
Merkel, TX
11.2019 - Current
- Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
- Identified new opportunities for growth, expansion, and diversification.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers.
- Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
- Reviewed legal documents related to business operations.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
Store Manager
Walmart
Ft Worth, TX
09.2009 - 08.2019
- Conducted daily store operations, including opening and closing procedures and cash handling.
- Developed strategies to maximize sales and profitability.
- Established customer service standards and monitored staff compliance.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner.
- Recruited, trained and supervised new employees.
- Created weekly work schedules for store personnel.
- Managed daily banking activities such as deposits and withdrawals.
- Prepared monthly reports on sales figures, expenses, profits.
- Managed inventory tracking and physical inventory counts to minimize loss.
- Prepared weekly schedules to verify proper floor coverage within fiscal guidelines.
Firefighter Captain
City Of Hillsboro
Hillsboro, TX
03.1992 - 08.2009
- Coordinated and managed the deployment of personnel, equipment, and resources to respond to emergency incidents.
- Provided leadership and direction in the safe execution of all fire suppression activities.
- Maintained a thorough knowledge of current firefighting techniques, policies and procedures.
- Conducted regular inspections of fire apparatus, tools, hydrants, buildings, and other related facilities.
- Conducted performance evaluations for subordinate personnel.
- Drafted reports summarizing incident details including cause analysis, recommendations for preventative measures and corrective actions taken.
- Attended meetings with local government officials as well as community leaders regarding departmental operations or policy changes.
- Laid hose lines and operated nozzles, pumps, hydrants and fire extinguishers.
- Prepared records and reports of company responses to fires or other emergencies.
Fabrication Welder
GILLIG
Hillsboro, TX
01.1989 - 12.1991
- Fabricated metal components and structures according to blueprints, drawings, and written specifications.
- Cut metal parts with oxyacetylene torch and plasma cutter.
- Welded metal pieces together using MIG, TIG, and other welding processes as required.
- Repaired damaged metallic components utilizing welding techniques such as gas tungsten arc welding or shielded metal arc welding.
- Performed preventative maintenance on all welding equipment.
- Identified any defects in the fabrication process and took corrective action when necessary.
- Operated forklifts to move large components around the shop floor.
Education
Associate of Science - Fire Services Administration
National Fire Academy
Emmitsburg, MD12-2005
Associate of Science - Paramedic
McLennan Community College
Waco, TX05-1995
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Fire Academy
Sherman, TX03-1992
Some College (No Degree) - Welding
TSTC
Waco, TX03-1990
Skills
- Business Management
- Marketing Tactics
- Regulatory Compliance
- Budget Administration
- Administrative Oversight
- Operations Management
- Employee Development
- Customer Relations
- Hiring and Staffing
- Team Oversight
Accomplishments
- Firefight of the year - 1993
- Paramedic of the year - 1996
- Top Store Manager - 2014
- Top Store Manager in Market - 2015
Timeline
Owner
TripS
11.2019 - Current
Store Manager
Walmart
09.2009 - 08.2019
Firefighter Captain
City Of Hillsboro
03.1992 - 08.2009
Fabrication Welder
GILLIG
01.1989 - 12.1991
Associate of Science - Fire Services Administration
National Fire Academy
Associate of Science - Paramedic
McLennan Community College
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Fire Academy
Some College (No Degree) - Welding
TSTC
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