Corey Peters
Otsego,MN
Summary
I have a unique work history that fits this companies objectives. I have worked and led in lean manufacturing, working 10 years in a factory setting. I am a current licensed General Contractor
BC#807906 and have worked in construction trades most of my life. The past 15 years I have worked for or have been a General Contractor, with much of that being sales and customer service and client retention.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Discernment Consulting and Restoration
07.2022 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall costs for the business.
- Optimized supply chain operations, negotiating with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products.
Sales Manager
Purpose Driven Restoration
02.2012 - 07.2022
- Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
- Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing effective sales strategies.
- Built long-lasting client relationships through excellent customer service and consistent followups.
- Led a successful sales team by providing motivational coaching and performance-based incentives.
- Organized regular sales meetings to review progress, share best practices, and set achievable targets for continued success.
- Overcame objections from potential clients by addressing concerns effectively and offering customized solutions based on their unique needs.
- Attended industry events and conventions to expain sales opportunities.
- Increased sales force productivity by introducing sales automation tools and streamlining administrative tasks.
- Enhanced team performance with comprehensive training sessions, focusing on product knowledge and sales techniques.
Fabrication Lead, Grinding Lead, Tempering Lead
Old Castle Glass
11.2002 - 02.2012
- Recommended and initiated improvements to production processes to increase manufacturing efficiency.
- Assigned work to department personnel to attain department objectives.
- Controlled procedures to drive production of conforming fabricated assembly components and compliance with quality standards.
- Provided training, support, direction and mentorship to continually develop employee work habits, job skills and safety practices.
- Supervised a team of fabricators, providing guidance and support to ensure high-quality workmanship across all projects.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify areas for improvement and implement changes that positively impacted productivity levels.
- Streamlined workflow processes to reduce bottlenecks in the production line, increasing overall throughput rates significantly.
- Served on the lean Manufacturing Team Leaders
- Created guidelines and determined what tools and items were to be at each peace of equipment and departments.
- Created Shadow boards for all areas of the plant, ordered tools, introduced lean manufacturing to each department and and monitored the implementation.
- Lead for 3 departments and responsible for implementing planned downtime for the maintenance for all equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN06-1998
Skills
- Customer relations
- Small business operations
- Relationship building
- Verbal and written communication
- Client service
- Project management
- Business management
- Operations management
- Project estimating
- Contract management
- Sales management
Timeline
Owner
Discernment Consulting and Restoration
07.2022 - Current
Sales Manager
Purpose Driven Restoration
02.2012 - 07.2022
Fabrication Lead, Grinding Lead, Tempering Lead
Old Castle Glass
11.2002 - 02.2012
Bachelor of Science - Education
Saint Cloud State University
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