Curtis Jones
Fayetteville,Georgia
Summary
Sales and marketing professional with extensive experience in relationship building, advertising, and strategic planning. Demonstrated success in managing teams, optimizing operational efficiency, and expanding client bases. Passionate about leveraging expertise to drive business growth and enhance client satisfaction.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Jentis Studios
2007.06 - 2024.05
- Interview and hire skilled technicians for hair replacement services, ensuring high-quality standards.
- Manage advertising and payroll, optimizing operational efficiency and resource allocation.
- Conduct in-house consultations, enhancing client satisfaction and addressing concerns promptly.
- Schedule appointments and travel to industry events for education and supplier discovery.
- Oversee daily client interactions, providing education and resolving issues to maintain service excellence.
- Led strategic growth initiatives, expanding client base and service offerings. Implemented innovative marketing strategies, resulting in substantial revenue increase.
Vice President
HRS of Atlanta
1993.03 - 2006.12
- Started as a Client in 1992. 1993 offered a job as a floor Service Manager. Managed technicians, making sure clients experience was professional and satisfied with their look, Problem-solving and sales. I was hungry for success and made an impact to the company’s bottom line. I took a real interest to build relationships with each and every client promising to make they are experienced better than before. Within four years the Owner fired the two consultants and made me Vice President of HRS of Atlanta with Stock options. After, my wife and I opened our own Hair replacement salon called Jentis Studios. By 2011 we were at the top of our game being featured in a documentary that aired on Netflix for three years. Clients were flying in to Atlanta from all over the world. Dubai, Great Britain, They all wanted a part of the Jentis experience! You can still see our documentary on YouTube called: the moaning of life.
Fleet Manager
JB Hunt Trucking
1990.05 - 1993.02
- Logistics, I was in charge of managing 25 to 28 semi trucks. Dispatching keeping up with fuel consumption miles mapping their coordinates, Meeting with my Drivers when at base to discuss, reprimand Or congratulate according to each individual Driver.
Fleet Manager
Airpress
1987.04 - 1989.06
- As a fleet manager, Dispatching anywhere from 25 to 30 over the road semi trucks. Managing their logistics, fuel stops, fuel consumptions, drop off and pick ups. Meeting with my drivers while they're at base to go over performances, issues and reprimands.
Supervisor at Meal Desk C-Concourse Tower
Marriott In Flight Services
1983.12 - 1987.03
- Hired as a helper on Marriott catering truck putting meals on aircraft for eastern airlines. After one year promoted to driver. After six months, promoted to Meal Desk supervisor in the C-concourse tower Managing ground operations, Aircraft delays, Dispatching trucks to aircraft that needs additional meals or taking meals off due to plane changes. I worked side-by-side with Barbara Klein, who was the second in seniority over the entire eastern corporation. I was chosen for that position after Barbara Klein had rejected Many employees because She simply didn't like their attitude and would send them packing after the first day. After my First day, Barbara called the president of Marriott in flight services to say: 'Curtis stays, we love him!' After my first day, Mr. Barnes, president of Marriott called me into his office to congratulate me. Barbara was known as a tyrant who everyone feared. Not I, I enjoyed working with Barbara and we became very close.
Gas Service Attendant
Crews Gulf
1979.06 - 1983.07
- After School and Summers working as a gas station attendant pumping gas, fixing tires, restocking shelves, oil changes and customer service. My 10th.grade year, joined DCT, which allowed me to leave school early to work at the gas station. Tommy Crews gave Me the keys to the shop so that I could open early mornings on my summer breaks and Saturday mornings. I will always be grateful to Tommy for giving me a great opportunity at such a young age that I believe Made me a successful businessman today. I was able to tell him this on his deathbed.
Education
Graduate - undefined
Fayette County High school
Fayetteville05.1983
Skills
- Championed relationship building strategies to enhance team dynamics and communication
- Oversaw advertising initiatives to drive brand recognition and market penetration
- Directed consultations to guide clients through complex decision-making processes
- Led recruitment processes to attract top talent and build a diverse workforce
Timeline
Owner
Jentis Studios
2007.06 - 2024.05
Vice President
HRS of Atlanta
1993.03 - 2006.12
Fleet Manager
JB Hunt Trucking
1990.05 - 1993.02
Fleet Manager
Airpress
1987.04 - 1989.06
Supervisor at Meal Desk C-Concourse Tower
Marriott In Flight Services
1983.12 - 1987.03
Gas Service Attendant
Crews Gulf
1979.06 - 1983.07
Graduate - undefined
Fayette County High school