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Education
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Dave Young

Farmerville,LA

Summary

Highly motivated professional with 15 years of entrepreneurial and management experience. Skillfully creates and maintains professional and loyal relationships with co-workers, staff and clients while managing administrative and sales employees. Comfortable working independently as manager and leader and as collaborative team member. Applies business acumen and experience and exercises decisive judgment to meet and exceed organizational goals. Semi Retired having sold my medical business and ready to re-engage work force with many years experience to offer. Focused on applying leadership skills to make lasting improvements to efficiency, procedures and employee retention. Desiring to leverage 10 years' experience in to take on a challenging long-term position with a growing operation. Branch Manager with exceptional drive and dedication to accomplishing business objectives and exceeding customer expectations. 10+ year history of success in sales and management. Focused on applying leadership skills to make lasting improvements to efficiency, procedures and employee retention. Desiring to leverage 10 years' experience in sales and management to take on a challenging long-term position with a growing operation.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/Project Manager

The Design Firm
Farmerville, LA
05.2016 - 02.2022
  • Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
  • Led startup and creation of operational procedures and workflow planning.
  • Oversaw project execution, phase progress, workmanship and team performance to drive on-time completion of deliverables.
  • Negotiated with vendors to gain optimal pricing on products resulting in substantial increase in profit margin.
  • Kept records for production, inventory, income and expenses.
  • Conferred with customers to understand needs and finalize purchase orders.

Owner/CEO

Tri-Care Home Medical
West Monroe, LA
02.2000 - 07.2011
  • Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends.
  • Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
  • Supervised performance of workers with goals of improving productivity, efficiency and cost savings.
  • Led startup and creation of operational procedures and workflow planning.
  • Oversaw project execution, phase progress, workmanship and team performance to drive on-time completion of deliverables.
  • Oversaw staff hiring, initiating new training and scheduled processes to streamline operations.
  • Negotiated with vendors to gain optimal pricing on products resulting in substantial increase in profit margin.
  • Analyzed client business needs and assisted in determining appropriate resources and strategies.
  • Enhanced operational performance by developing effective business strategies, systems and procedures.
  • Created and implemented employee onboarding and training programs to promote employee retention and team collaboration.
  • Kept records for production, inventory, income and expenses.
  • Managed operations budgeting, accounts payable and accounts receivable and payroll.
  • Kept up-to-date on regulatory changes affecting business operations. Monitored Stark II laws and regulations.

Branch Operations Manager

Spectra Physics Laser Systems
Bastrop, LA
01.1993 - 03.1999
  • Managed branch files per recordkeeping and compliance requirements.
  • Coached staff on policies, procedures and performance strategies.
  • Oversaw annual revenue of $100,000 with 25% gross margin.
  • Planned work schedules to maintain adequate staffing levels.
  • Boosted customer base, acquiring new customers and identifying needs to deliver relevant products.

Education

Associate of Science - Agricultural Engineering

Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA
05.2000

Skills

  • Marketing Tactics
  • KPI Management
  • Labor Relations
  • Budget Control

Accomplishments

  • Charter Member US Jaycees
  • 32cd Degree Master Mason
  • Youngest Member Presidents Sales Honors Spectra-Physics
  • Certification Asbestos Abatement Manager
  • Certification OSHA Safety

Timeline

Owner/Project Manager - The Design Firm
05.2016 - 02.2022
Owner/CEO - Tri-Care Home Medical
02.2000 - 07.2011
Branch Operations Manager - Spectra Physics Laser Systems
01.1993 - 03.1999
Louisiana Tech University - Associate of Science, Agricultural Engineering
Dave Young