Drew Thompson
Valley Springs ,CA
Summary
Highly motivated Retail Manager and Accounting Manager with 4 years of experience driving sales growth, improving customer satisfaction, and reducing operational costs. 4 years of experience in financial reporting and analysis. Skilled in preparing monthly account receivable reports to ensure timely filing, third-party payments and consistent cash flow. Proven ability to provide assistance to internal and external auditors in compliance reviews.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Quarry Plant Operator
Specialty Granules LLC
Ione
04.2020 - 11.2023
- Operated various equipment and machinery in a fast-paced, dynamic production environment by attaining and utilizing specialized knowledge, fulfilling 80% of production targets
- Collaborated effectively with 10 team members and multiple supervisors to coordinate daily production processes and communicate equipment issues, driving an 80% increase in production efficiency
- Adhered to all safety protocols and procedures to ensure the well-being of all personnel on-site, resulting in 0 recordable incidents or injuries during tenure
- Conducted routine inspections and preventative maintenance on equipment and machinery, resulting in 0% breakdown for equipment and decreased production downtime.
Store Manager/Accounting
Moulding Base
Rancho Cordova
08.2018 - 01.2020
- Streamlined store operations by handling core aspects of business management, finance, operational strategies, and staff supervision, generating $500K in 2018, $400K in 2019, and $300K in 2020
- Developed and executed targeted marketing, advertising, and social media strategies to drive sales, yielding an 80% increase in overall store revenue
- Managed a team of 3 store associates and assistant managers, providing coaching and training to enhance financial performance, boost productivity, and maximize customer satisfaction
- Implemented an effective accounting system that enhanced tracking and reporting.
Accounting Manager
JB & Associates
Sacramento
11.2014 - 06.2018
- Managed a team of 50+ accountants while overseeing all daily operations of the accounting department, maintaining a high degree of accuracy and regulatory compliance for company finances
- Conducted financial analysis and advised senior management on cost-saving opportunities, leading to a 70% reduction in overhead expenses from 2014-2015, and 50% from 2016-2018
- Devised and implemented internal controls/procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and prevent risk of fraud, resulting in a 60% reduction in financial discrepancies
- Supported the annual budgeting process in collaboration with 200+ business unit heads and senior managers, developing achievable goals and optimizing the $1.5M/year operating budget
- Updated the month-end close process, reducing the time required for reporting by 80%.
Store Manager
Family Dollar
Galt
08.2012 - 09.2014
- Led a team of 20 employees by delegating tasks and responsibilities to maximize productivity and achieve sales goals within this high-volume retail store environment
- Hired, trained, and onboarded 40 new employees by executing sound candidate-selection decisions, leading to an 80% retention rate of new hires despite a generally high turnover rate in the industry
- Developed innovative promotional strategies to foster customer loyalty, increasing revenue by $200K
- Assigned schedules to workers strategically to reduce labor costs by 60% while ensuring appropriate coverage for both slow shifts and times of peak traffic
- Administered payroll by adhering to all applicable accounting practices and tax regulations, ensuring that all payments were issued on time and with minimal discrepancies.
Construction Worker
G&C Construction
Santa Rosa
01.2009 - 05.2012
- Collaborated with a 20-member construction crew on a major project to repair 100 miles of roadway which was completed on time, within budget, and in accordance with specifications
- Operated various construction machinery and tools, complying 100% with OSHA safety guidelines
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail and sound judgment in measuring, preparing, and installing materials, resulting in high-quality workmanship and client satisfaction.
Education
Certificate - Business Intelligence Analyst
TripleTen
Cheyenne, WY06-2024
Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa, CA06-2011
Skills
- Business Forecasts
- Financial Data Analysis
- SQL
- Spreadsheets
- Financial Reporting
- Critical Thinking
- Creative Problem-Solving
- Business Analytics
- Storytelling with Data
- Data Visualization with Tableau
- Power BI
- Computer Skills
- Analytical Thinking
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- QuickBooks proficiency
Timeline
Quarry Plant Operator
Specialty Granules LLC
04.2020 - 11.2023
Store Manager/Accounting
Moulding Base
08.2018 - 01.2020
Accounting Manager
JB & Associates
11.2014 - 06.2018
Store Manager
Family Dollar
08.2012 - 09.2014
Construction Worker
G&C Construction
01.2009 - 05.2012
Certificate - Business Intelligence Analyst
TripleTen
Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Santa Rosa Junior College
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