Craig Schmidt
Wichita
Summary
Results-driven business owner with extensive experience in enhancing profitability through innovative strategies and continuous improvement initiatives. Expertise in financial administration, regulatory compliance, and meticulous recordkeeping. Proven ability to deliver exceptional customer service while managing multiple tasks efficiently. Strong interpersonal skills focused on elevating customer satisfaction and achieving positive outcomes.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Schmidt's Welding Supply & Repair, Inc.
Wichita
08.1997 - Current
- Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
- Identified new opportunities for growth, expansion, and diversification.
- Employed and managed vendors by negotiating deliverables, cost and expected quality.
- Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends.
- Enhanced operational performance by developing effective business strategies, systems and procedures.
- Negotiated with vendors to gain optimal pricing on products resulting in substantial increase in profit margin.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
- Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
- Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting and Business Administration
Friends University
Wichita05-1993
Skills
- Financial management
- Inventory management
- Vendor negotiation
- Business strategy
- Customer service
- Sales management
- Small business operations
- Client engagement optimization
Affiliations
- Athletic director for St. Margaret Mary, Wichita, Kansas
- Assistant football coach at Kapaun Mt. Carmel, Wichita, Kansas
- Adjunct instructor and assistant football coach at Highland Community College, Highland, Kansas
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Owner
Schmidt's Welding Supply & Repair, Inc.
08.1997 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Accounting and Business Administration
Friends University
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