Christopher Cooper
Monroe,NC
Summary
Results-driven business owner with forward-thinking approach centered on company success and competitive growth. Demonstrated record of success in purchasing and re-branding multiple self storage facilities and prominent local carwash in Union County. Specializes in site development, real estate, and commercial investments. Organized and dependable businessman successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Cooper Commercial Properties
11.2018 - Current
- Purchased and re-branded multiple self storage unit facilities (Cooper Storage)
- Purchased and re-branded prominent car wash location (Cooper's Carwash)
- Increased yearly revenue
- Communicated well and used strong interpersonal skills to establish positive relationships with guests and employees.
- Generated revenues yearly and effectively capitalized on industry growth.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Managed accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll.
Owner
Cooper Properties & Development
05.2016 - Current
- Started a successful site development and excavation company
- Commercial & residential site development
- Designed detailed business plans to outline finances, goals, and operations of company.
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
- Analyzed market trends to distinguish best courses of action for company.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.
Education
Construction Management
Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte, NCConstruction Management
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NCHigh School Diploma -
Union Academy Charter School
Monroe2014
Skills
- Product Branding
- Partnership Development
- Marketing
- Customer Relations
- Negotiation
- Project Estimating
- Operations Management
- Planning and Execution
- Business Development
- Financial Administration
- Budget Planning
- Cost Analysis
- Understands Future Growth & Development
- Relationship Building
- Team Leadership
Timeline
Owner
Cooper Commercial Properties
11.2018 - Current
Owner
Cooper Properties & Development
05.2016 - Current
Construction Management
Central Piedmont Community College
Construction Management
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
High School Diploma -
Union Academy Charter School