Doug Collins
Covington,LA
Summary
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Franchise Owner
FASTSIGNS New Orleans
08.2012 - Current
- Managed labor, inventory and overhead costs effectively to maintain business profitability.
- Handled team, customer and operations issues with calm, knowledgeable strategies to keep business on-track against targets.
- Calculated and submitted on-time and accurate royalty payments to corporate office to maintain franchise in good standing.
- Raised more than $[Amount] in investment funds to start [Type] business, building from ground up to achieve consistent year-over-year gains in challenging area.
General Manager of Purchasing
Community Coffee
07.2007 - 10.2013
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
- Drove year-over-year business savings and cost reductions while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
- Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, and company procedures.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Negotiated price and services with vendors
- Managed new product roll outs
- Managed co-packing of beverage and allied products
General Manager of Operations
Community Coffee
07.2001 - 06.2007
- Designed modern employee recognition program which boosted productivity and improved morale.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Trained, coached and mentored staff
- Developed warehouse inspection process to monitor operational performance
Education
High School Diploma -
East Jefferson High School
Metairie, LASkills
- Operations management
- Financial planning
- Project management
- Pricing and contract negotiations
- Effective relationship management
- Recruitment and selection
- Vendor relations
- Project estimating
- Profit and loss analysis
- Cash flow optimization
- Employee development
- Business management
- Budget development
- Staff management
U.S. Army
U.S. Army 1985-1991
Timeline
Franchise Owner
FASTSIGNS New Orleans
08.2012 - Current
General Manager of Purchasing
Community Coffee
07.2007 - 10.2013
General Manager of Operations
Community Coffee
07.2001 - 06.2007
High School Diploma -
East Jefferson High School
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