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Curry Gurule

Curry Gurule

Colorado Springs,CO

Summary

Seeking long-term employment with a forward-thinking company that prioritizes both its employees and the products they promote. Committed to honesty and ethics, aiming to become an integral part of this organization and considering it as a second family.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Driver

Lyft Drivers
04.2018 - Current
  • Maintained a clean driving record with zero accidents or traffic violations
  • Followed all traffic laws and regulations to ensure compliance and prevent accidents
  • Performed routine vehicle inspections before each trip to identify any maintenance issues or potential hazards
  • Communicated effectively with dispatchers, customers, and team members to coordinate deliveries and resolve any issues that arose during transportation
  • Demonstrated excellent navigation skills using GPS systems or maps to find the most efficient routes for delivery destinations
  • Assisted with loading/unloading of goods when necessary, ensuring proper handling techniques were followed at all times
  • Provided exceptional customer service by being courteous, professional, and helpful during interactions with clients at pick-up/drop-off locations
  • Adhered to company policies regarding vehicle maintenance schedules for regular servicing and repairs as needed
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable safety regulations related to transporting hazardous materials if required for specific job assignments
  • Maintained cleanliness inside the vehicle by regularly cleaning the interior surfaces
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving abilities by resolving unexpected situations such as road closures or mechanical breakdowns without compromising delivery timelines
  • Maintained a high level of professionalism while representing the company during interactions with customers
  • Adapted quickly to changing road conditions or weather situations to maintain safe driving practices

Owner/Operator

Columbine Coffee House, LLC
04.2021 - 07.2024
  • Founded and operated a successful business for 3 years, overseeing all aspects of operations
  • Developed and implemented strategic business plans to drive growth and increase profitability
  • Managed a team of 6 employees, providing leadership, guidance, and support
  • Oversaw budgeting and financial management, ensuring the company's financial health
  • Established strong vendor relationships to negotiate favorable pricing terms and improve supply chain efficiency
  • Developed partnerships with other businesses to enhance product offerings or reach new markets
  • Maintained high levels of customer satisfaction through exceptional service delivery
  • Built customer base through equal and fair treatment and extraordinary customer service
  • Introduced new products/services based on market demand analysis leading to a increase in sales
  • Served as the primary point of contact for all customer inquiries or concerns resolving issues promptly

Real Estate Agent

Keller Williams
03.2015 - 12.2018
  • Builds rapport to develop comprehensive property listings.
  • Lists property by examining property; recommending improvements that will enhance salability; coordinating with appraisers to set a selling price; closing a contract
  • Develops buyers by meeting potential buyers in community activities; greeting drop-ins; placing advertisements; responding to inquiries
  • Drafted contracts, relayed offers, and suggested alterations to finalize deals.
  • Updates job knowledge by studying listings; visiting properties; participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional and community organizations
  • Accomplishes brokerage mission by completing related results as needed
  • Skills/Qualifications: Understanding the Customer, Prospecting Skills, People Skills, Problem Solving, Motivation for Sales, Territory Management, Legal Compliance, Independence, Professionalism, Meeting Sales Goals, Negotiation

Licensed Insurance Agent

Family Heritage
11.2010 - 06.2016
  • Develops base for long-term sources of clients by using referrals, occupational, and special-interest groups to compile lists of prospects
  • Approaches potential clients by utilizing mailings and phone solicitation; making presentations to groups at company-sponsored gatherings; speaking publicly to community groups on the subject of financial well-being
  • Determines clients' particular needs and financial situations by scheduling fact-finding appointments; determining extent of present coverage and investments; ascertaining long-term goals
  • Develop a coordinated protection plan by calculating and quoting rates for immediate coverage action and long-term strategy implementation
  • Obtains underwriting approval by completing application for coverage
  • Completes coverage by delivering policy; planning future follow-up visits and evaluations of needs
  • Provides continuing service by providing direct deposit forms; processing changes in beneficiary and policy loan applications
  • Provides death benefits by delivering policy proceeds; reassessing client needs
  • Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations
  • Enhances insurance agency reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments

Manager/Bookkeeper

HI CRANES
09.1999 - 11.2015
  • Debit, credit, and total accounts on computer spreadsheets and databases, using specialized accounting software
  • Code documents according to company procedures
  • Reconcile or note and report discrepancies found in records
  • Compile budget data and documents, based on estimated revenues and expenses and previous budgets
  • Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations
  • Transfer details from separate journals to general ledgers or data processing sheets
  • Complete and submit tax forms and returns, workers' compensation forms, pension contribution forms, and other government documents
  • Monitor status of loans and accounts to ensure that payments are up to date
  • Prepare purchase orders and expense reports
  • Classify, record, and summarize numerical and financial data to compile and keep financial records, using journals and ledgers or computers
  • Receive, record, and bank cash, checks, and vouchers
  • Compile statistical, financial, accounting or auditing reports and tables pertaining to such matters as cash receipts, expenditures, accounts payable and receivable, and profits and losses
  • Perform financial calculations such as amounts due, interest charges, balances, discounts, equity, and principal
  • Operate computers programmed with accounting software to record, store, and analyze information
  • Check figures, postings, and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, and proper codes

Construction Site Superintendent

HI CRANES
08.2005 - 02.2008
  • Coordinate work activities with other construction project activities
  • Examine and inspect work progress, equipment, and construction sites to verify safety and to ensure that specifications are met
  • Provide assistance to workers engaged in construction or extraction activities, using hand tools and equipment
  • Supervise, coordinate, and schedule the activities of construction or extractive workers
  • Read specifications such as blueprints to determine construction requirements and to plan procedures
  • Select, contract, and oversee workers who complete specific pieces of the project, such as painters, electricians, framers, trim carpenters, plumbers etc
  • Schedule the project in logical steps and budget time required to meet deadlines
  • Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems
  • Take actions to deal with the results of delays, bad weather, or emergencies at construction site
  • Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to administrative staff, workers, and clients, representing the owner or developer
  • Prepare and submit budget estimates and progress and cost tracking reports
  • Study job specifications to determine appropriate construction methods

Shop Manager

HI CRANES
05.2000 - 04.2003
  • Advise managers on organizational policy matters such as equal employment opportunity and sexual harassment, and recommend needed changes
  • Analyze statistical data and reports to identify and determine causes of personnel problems and develop recommendations for improvement of organization's personnel policies and practices
  • Perform difficult staffing duties, including dealing with understaffing, refereeing disputes, firing employees, and administering disciplinary procedures
  • Administer compensation, benefits and performance management systems, and safety and recreation programs
  • Confer with managerial and technical personnel, and other departments, in order to resolve problems and to coordinate activities
  • Provide current and prospective employees with information about policies, job duties, working conditions, wages, and opportunities for promotion and employee benefits

Education

N/A - Insurance

Kaplan
Online

N/A - Accounting, Marketing, Small Business Management

Colorado Mountain College, VanEd
Vail, CO

N/A - Real Estate

VanEd
Online

N/A - Realtor

The CE Shop
Online Georgia
01.2016

Skills

  • Human Resource Management
  • Management
  • Financial Management
  • Accounting Software
  • Tax Experience
  • ADP
  • QuickBooks
  • Auto Estimating
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Performance Management
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Accounting
  • Databases
  • Accounts Payable
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Business Accounting
  • OSHA Safety
  • Construction Estimating
  • Fundamental Tax Depositing Management Skills for Non-Managers
  • Time & Attendance
  • Two-Day Payroll Management Workshop
  • Accounting I
  • Marketing to the 'un' Marketable
  • Small Business Accounting
  • Various Computer Software
  • OSHA Safety Management
  • Health and Accident Insurance
  • ExamFX
  • Pathways
  • Any Windows based Program

Certification

Driver's License

Timeline

Owner/Operator

Columbine Coffee House, LLC
04.2021 - 07.2024

Driver

Lyft Drivers
04.2018 - Current

Real Estate Agent

Keller Williams
03.2015 - 12.2018

Licensed Insurance Agent

Family Heritage
11.2010 - 06.2016

Construction Site Superintendent

HI CRANES
08.2005 - 02.2008

Shop Manager

HI CRANES
05.2000 - 04.2003

Manager/Bookkeeper

HI CRANES
09.1999 - 11.2015

N/A - Insurance

Kaplan

N/A - Accounting, Marketing, Small Business Management

Colorado Mountain College, VanEd

N/A - Real Estate

VanEd

N/A - Realtor

The CE Shop
Curry Gurule