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D Jeffrey Gross

Souderton,PA

Summary

Performance-driven Vice President with 32 years of experience aligning systems with business requirements, policies, and regulatory requirements. Passionate about applying excellent organization and communication skills to manage and lead teams. Results-oriented individual well-versed in interfacing and consulting on business processes to drive results based on sound overall business judgment.

Overview

44
44
years of professional experience

Work History

VP of Business Operations

J.H. Freed, Inc.
03.1992 - Current
  • Oversee all office and human resource areas:
  • Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable
  • Billing
  • Payroll
  • Insurance - Business & Team Member Health Ins.
  • Business Taxes - Corporate/Payroll - Weekly, Quarterly, Yearly
  • Sales & Marketing
  • Customer Relations
  • Establish Corporate & Team Member Policies
  • Federal, State & Local Regulatory Compliance
  • Corporate Clientele Regulatory Compliance
  • Drove digital transformation efforts within the organization by implementing advanced technology solutions that streamlined workflows and improved customer experience.
  • Implemented cost-saving measures by conducting thorough financial analysis and identifying areas of inefficiency within the organization.
  • Revised corporate policies and procedures to ensure compliance with evolving industry regulations, mitigating potential risks.
  • Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
  • Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.
  • Analyzed industry trends and tracked competitor activities to inform decision making.
  • Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.

Drafting & Design Manager

Pennmark Development
05.1988 - 03.1992
  • Oversee Drafting & Design Department
  • Create architectural, space planning, lighting and engineering site plans for existing properties
  • Researched design trends, technology and processes and directed work of design team .
  • Mentored junior designers, providing guidance on design principles, techniques, and best practices to enhance their skill set.
  • Spearheaded design process to align with client specifications and budget.
  • Managed vendor relationships to source high-quality materials at competitive prices while maintaining budget adherence.
  • Provided cost-effective technical solutions.
  • Built strong relationships with stakeholders through active listening, collaboration, and clear communication of design objectives.
  • Partnered with senior leaders to drive change by evaluating methodologies, tools and templates at enterprise level.
  • Collaborated with sales and marketing teams to create visually impactful promotional materials that increased brand awareness.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Managed senior-level personnel working in marketing and sales capacities
  • Space planning &Tenant Fit-out oversight
  • Commercial Interior Design
  • Marketing packages for all properties
  • Signage for all properties and tenants
  • Assist in lease negotiations
  • Property management - Interior & Exterior
  • Design Layout for all new construction & renovated properties
  • Site layout for parking lot design & pad sites for new and existing properties

Property Management Analyst

Korman Corporation
11.1986 - 05.1988
  • Evaluate all Korman Properties in the Philadelphia Metropolitan Area to make sure all properties comply with company standards.
  • Asses all recently vacated furnished extended-stay suites, townhouses & apartments to address any maintenance issues, needed upgrades & any new or additional furnishings needed to release the unit for new tenants.
  • Make sure all corporate client standards & requests are being met
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction rates through detailed analysis of customer feedback data and subsequent improvements in service offerings.
  • Influenced product development decisions by providing detailed market analysis reports.
  • Drove revenue growth by identifying underperforming areas and recommending solutions.
  • Improved decision-making processes, providing senior management with detailed analysis and actionable insights.
  • Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.
  • Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.

Deli Department Clerk

Clemens Markets
09.1986 - 05.1988
  • Interact with customers, answer questions & provide recommendations
  • Product Sales
  • Slicing & Weighing of deli products
  • Inventory
  • Product Display
  • Food Rotation
  • Maintenance - clean & sanitize equipment & sales area

Product Production - Team Member

Clemens Food Group - Hatfield Quality Meats
06.1980 - 09.1986
  • Team member working in the following departments:

scrapple packaging, lunch meat slicing, hot dogs, bacon

& sausage.

  • Floater in all production & distribution departments
  • Maintenance & Paint Department - summers & weekends during high school

Education

Associate of Arts - Interior Design - Commercial & Residential

Antonelli Institute of Art
Philadelphia, PA

Real Estate Agent Certification - Real Estate

Polley Associates Real Estate Education
Newtown Square, PA

Certificate In Blue Print Reading - Understanding & Reading Blueprints

Associate Builders & Contractors
Plymouth Meeting, PA

Continuing Education - AutoCad-Computer Drafting,

Montgomery County Community College
Blue Bell, PA

Continuing Education - Real Estate Fundamentals

Montgomery County Community College
Blue Bell, PA

Skills

    • Business Administration
    • Organizational Development
    • Operations Management
    • Corporate Communications
    • Human Resources Management
    • Strategic Planning
      • Project Management
      • Negotiation
      • Executive Leadership
      • Transformative leadership
      • Approachable Leader
      • Analytical and Critical Thinker

Additional Information

Board Member - Clemens Connections Council

2023 - Present

Clemens Family Corporation

Hatfield, PA


Board Member - Clemens Family Owners Board

6 Yrs. 2017 - 2023

Clemens Family Corporation

Hatfield, PA

  • Chairman 2021 - 2023


Board Member - Souderton Planning Commission

2014 - Present

Borough of Souderton

Souderton, PA

  • Secretary


Founding Board Member - Souderton Telford Historical Society

2016 - Present

  • Treasurer


Board Member - Souderton Borough Council

12 Yrs. 2008 - 2020

Borough of Souderton

Souderton, PA

  • Vice President - 4 Yrs. 2016 - 2020
  • Parks & Recreation Chairman 12 Yrs. 2008 - 2020
  • Chairman - "Make Your Splash" Souderton Borough Pool

Fundraising Board 6 Yrs. 2009 - 2015


Board Member - Souderton Telford Community Development Corporation

10 Yrs. 2006 - 2016

Souderton, PA

  • Chairman - 2 Yrs. 2010 - 2012
  • Design Committee Chairman - 8 Yrs 2008 - 2016





Timeline

VP of Business Operations

J.H. Freed, Inc.
03.1992 - Current

Drafting & Design Manager

Pennmark Development
05.1988 - 03.1992

Property Management Analyst

Korman Corporation
11.1986 - 05.1988

Deli Department Clerk

Clemens Markets
09.1986 - 05.1988

Product Production - Team Member

Clemens Food Group - Hatfield Quality Meats
06.1980 - 09.1986

Associate of Arts - Interior Design - Commercial & Residential

Antonelli Institute of Art

Real Estate Agent Certification - Real Estate

Polley Associates Real Estate Education

Certificate In Blue Print Reading - Understanding & Reading Blueprints

Associate Builders & Contractors

Continuing Education - AutoCad-Computer Drafting,

Montgomery County Community College

Continuing Education - Real Estate Fundamentals

Montgomery County Community College
D Jeffrey Gross