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Chadd Safarcyk

Morris,IL

Summary

Hard-driving business leader offering skill in strategic business planning and team development. Skillfully recruit and train employees at all levels to meet customer and business demands. Articulate, forward-thinking and resourceful in meeting unique needs.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner

Countryside Pools
04.2006 - Current
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
  • Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
  • Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.
  • Established a positive workplace culture that fostered employee engagement, collaboration, and loyalty.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
  • Mentored staff members on best practices in customer service and sales techniques, leading to increased performance levels.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
  • Launched staff engagement, gender diversity and cultural programs in addition to robust reporting tool that increased operational quality.

Site Interpretor

Illinois Department Of Natural Resources
05.1993 - 06.2003
  • Promoted education on ecology, natural resources and environmental concerns to visitors through captivating presentations, elaborate exhibits, and hands-on workshops.
  • Planned activities like nature hikes to educate children and adults about issues facing local habitats.
  • Planned highly engaging outdoor recreation and environment education programs for on-site and off-site delivery.
  • Conducted story time and other programs for visitors and school groups.
  • Assisted with grant writing efforts to secure funding for park projects, including habitat restoration and educational programming.
  • Supported wildlife management initiatives by conducting habitat assessments and recommending appropriate interventions.
  • Delivered training workshops on topics such as native plants, wildlife identification, or eco-friendly gardening techniques for members of the public interested in learning more about their environment.
  • Increased awareness of local ecosystems by conducting guided nature walks and presentations for park visitors.
  • Staffed information desk and greeted visitors arriving at nature center.
  • Improved community engagement in environmental stewardship by organizing volunteer events such as tree plantings, trail maintenance, and invasive species removals.
  • Enhanced visitor experience by creating informative and engaging interpretive materials for display at the nature center.
  • Coordinated large and small events related to nature topics.
  • Contributed to conservation efforts by monitoring and reporting on flora and fauna populations within the park.
  • Developed relationships with local schools, community groups, and nonprofit organizations to promote environmental education and awareness initiatives.
  • Educated students about natural habitats through hands-on activities during field trips to the park.
  • Provided technical assistance to other staff members on matters related to ecology, biodiversity conservation, or invasive species management.
  • Managed the park''s native plant nursery, propagating plants for use in habitat restoration projects or educational activities at the nature center.
  • Engaged with visitors to interpret natural and cultural resources in local parks.
  • Led programs to provide information on wildlife, ecology and conservation.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Zoology

Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale, IL
05.1991

Skills

  • Customer Relations
  • Small business operations
  • Relationship Building
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Operations Management
  • Business Management
  • Project estimating
  • Staff Management
  • Staff hiring

Timeline

Owner

Countryside Pools
04.2006 - Current

Site Interpretor

Illinois Department Of Natural Resources
05.1993 - 06.2003

Bachelor of Science - Zoology

Southern Illinois University Carbondale

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