Christopher De Witt
Carson,CA
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
CEO/Managing Director
Party Fun Entertainment
Rajagiriya, Sri Lanka
11.2010 - 07.2022
- Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
- Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Reviewed individual department performance and worked with leadership to improve processes, procedures and practices.
- Maintained effective staff and resource utilization rates to balance financial and operational obligations.
- Devised new promotional approaches to boost customer numbers and market penetration while enhancing engagement and driving growth.
- Monitored use of best practices at levels and implemented corrective actions to bring employees into compliance.
- Negotiated terms of business acquisitions to increase business base, solidify market presence and diversify offerings.
- Coached and guided senior managers to improve effectiveness and policy enforcement, resulting in improved employee job satisfaction and higher performance levels.
- Worked with department heads to stay current on needs and offer high-level support for day-to-day operations.
- Directed sell-off of excess inventory to retailers and liquidators to satisfy debts and allow for production retooling.
Manager
RadioShack
Fremont, CA
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
- Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
Direct Sales Representative
DS Max
Hayward, CA
01.2002 - 02.2004
- Met customers in homes and businesses to discuss and demonstrate products.
- Monitored customer buying trends, market conditions and competitor actions to adjust strategies and achieve sales goals.
- Put together sales proposals and contracts.
- Worked diligently to resolve unique and recurring complaints, promoting loyalty and enhancing operations.
- Managed and motivated sales team to increase revenue
Education
GED -
Gateway International School
Rajagiriya Sri Lanka07.2001
Timeline
CEO/Managing Director
Party Fun Entertainment
11.2010 - 07.2022
Manager
RadioShack
01.2006 - 01.2009
Direct Sales Representative
DS Max
01.2002 - 02.2004
GED -
Gateway International School