Dwight Jeffers
Consultant
Windsor,CA
Summary
Highly motivated professional with several 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.
Overview
50
50
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner EPCinc. General Contractors
Self
Santa Rosa, California
11.1978 - 03.2024
- Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
- Conducted performance reviews for employees on a regular basis.
- Developed policies and procedures for the organization.
- Provided direction and guidance to employees.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to business operations.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Reviewed legal documents related to business operations.
- Monitored performance of personnel against goals set forth by the company.
- Developed strategic plans to increase profitability and efficiency.
- Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
- Employed and managed vendors by negotiating deliverables, cost and expected quality.
- Supervised performance of workers with goals of improving productivity, efficiency and cost savings.
- Created and implemented employee onboarding and training programs to promote employee retention and team collaboration.
- Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends.
- Hired and trained new department managers to increase team oversight and productivity.
- Prepared weekly schedules to verify proper floor coverage within fiscal guidelines.
- Negotiated with vendors to gain optimal pricing on products resulting in substantial increase in profit margin.
- Oversaw project execution, phase progress, workmanship, and team performance to drive on-time completion of deliverables.
- Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Appraised inventory levels on frequent basis, ordering new merchandise to keep quantities well-stocked.
- Forecasted customer demand to set prices or credit terms for goods or services.
- Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.
- Improved productivity initiatives, managing budgets and accounts, coordinating itinerary and scheduling appointments.
- Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
- Monitored progress by establishing plans, budgets and measuring results.
- Directed or coordinated financial or budget activities to fund operations and maximize investments.
- Implemented quality assurance processes to ensure product excellence.
- Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
- Identified new opportunities for growth, expansion, and diversification.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
Owner Nu Evo Auto Dealership
Self
Ukiah, California
07.2018 - 10.2020
- Developed strategic plans to increase profitability and efficiency.
- Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
- Implemented quality assurance processes to ensure product excellence.
- Analyzed industry trends to develop competitive strategies.
- Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
- Provided direction and guidance to employees.
- Created marketing campaigns to attract new customers.
- Developed policies and procedures for the organization.
- Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
- Reviewed legal documents related to business operations.
- Organized events such as trade shows and conferences.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to business operations.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends.
- Led startup and creation of operational procedures and workflow planning.
- Hosted special events to boost brand awareness and increase community engagement.
- Prepared weekly schedules to verify proper floor coverage within fiscal guidelines.
- 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.
- Managed sales presentations to promote product and brand benefits.
- Negotiated with vendors to gain optimal pricing on products resulting in substantial increase in profit margin.
- Developed and implemented successful sales strategies to meet business goals.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
- Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
- Implemented campaigns and promotions to help with developing goods and services.
- Monitored progress by establishing plans, budgets and measuring results.
- Created effective business plans to focus strategic decisions on long-term objectives.
- Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.
- Appraised inventory levels on frequent basis, ordering new merchandise to keep quantities well-stocked.
Project Manager, Client Services
Jeffers Company
Lake County , CA
03.1990 - 06.1995
- Plaster interior and exterior of large custom homes in Napa Valley , ca
- Conducted regular status meetings with stakeholders to track progress.
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries regarding product features or usage issues.
- Created and maintained project documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Monitored progress against milestones for timely delivery of services and products.
- Ensured compliance with contractual agreements between clients and vendors.
Plant Manager
Sacramento Stucco Company/western Stucco Products
Oakland /Sacramento, Oregon
10.1988 - 05.1990
- Maintained accurate records of employee attendance, overtime hours worked, inventory levels.
- Reviewed financial statements regularly to ensure budget targets were met.
- Managed the daily operations of the plant, including scheduling personnel and equipment.
- Supervised team members across multiple departments within the plant environment.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
- Directed staff training initiatives to ensure adherence to established policies and procedures.
- Monitored plant performance metrics, such as throughput, quality, cost, and safety.
- Planned and coordinated maintenance activities for the facility.
- Analyzed current production processes to identify areas of improvement.
- Assigned tasks to employees based on their skillset and experience level.
- Facilitated communication between workers at different levels of the organization.
- Coordinated maintenance strategy for equipment, including predictive and preventive measures.
- Adjusted and improved processes to maximize efficiency.
- Oversaw employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output.
- Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments.
- Troubleshot and resolved problems with equipment and programmable logic controller systems.
- Improved efficiency by minimizing downtime.
- Liaised between senior plant management and line-level supervision to maintain open communications.
- Mitigated production issue risks by identifying potential problems and taking effective action.
- Learned how to respond to emergency situations to prevent personal injuries and property damage.
- Supervised production schedules, production quality and on-time delivery.
High School Social Studies Teacher
Tillamook school district
Tillamook, Oregon
08.1974 - 07.1976
- Conducted class discussions on current events related to Social Studies topics.
- Graded assignments and tests for accuracy and understanding of course material.
- Assisted students with research projects related to Social Studies topics.
- Communicated regularly with parents and guardians regarding their child's progress in social studies courses.
- Maintained accurate records of student grades and attendance throughout the year.
- Encouraged collaboration between peers while working on projects and assignments related to Social Studies topics.
- Provided guidance on how best to use library resources when completing research projects or assignments.
- Researched current trends in social studies education and applied them in the classroom.
- Collaborated with other teachers within the department to develop new curriculum ideas for social studies classes.
- Provided instruction in geography, economics, civics, and history.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans for social studies classes.
- Integrated technology into lessons to enhance student engagement and knowledge retention.
- Created assessments to evaluate student learning in Social Studies.
- Ensured all students had the opportunity to participate actively in the classroom environment.
- Facilitated group activities that encouraged students to think critically about Social Studies content.
- Utilized various teaching methods such as lectures, demonstrations, role-playing, debates.
- Attended professional development workshops relevant to social studies education.
- Supported other faculty members by providing additional instructional support as needed.
- Developed class learning plans to meet district and statement requirements for instruction.
- Integrated technology into classroom settings to engage students and diversify instruction.
- Assessed student performance, behavior and social development and devised improvement strategies for struggling children.
- Established and enforced clear class objectives and requirements to promote consistent education for students.
- Created and administered assessments to evaluate student progress and understanding, adapting teaching methods as necessary.
- Created lesson plans focusing on world history, important historical figures and events that have impacted modern society.
- Used school and public library resources to provide extra educational opportunities for students.
- Managed classroom environment to foster a safe and inclusive space conducive to learning.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Willamette University
Salem, OR05-1973
Skills
- Administrative Oversight
- Regulatory Compliance
- Labor Relations
- Marketing tactics
expert plastering technician , proficient in the mud trades as well as carpentry Concrete etc
Timeline
Owner Nu Evo Auto Dealership
Self
07.2018 - 10.2020
Project Manager, Client Services
Jeffers Company
03.1990 - 06.1995
Plant Manager
Sacramento Stucco Company/western Stucco Products
10.1988 - 05.1990
Owner EPCinc. General Contractors
Self
11.1978 - 03.2024
High School Social Studies Teacher
Tillamook school district
08.1974 - 07.1976
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Willamette University