Edwin Baird
Rockwood,TN
Summary
Versatile Managing Director with proven abilities across all levels of organizational management. Talented in developing partnerships, overseeing personnel and developing tactical plans to meet strategic goals. Proven leader with significant background in management.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Operations
F.O.G. Enterprise, LLC
12.1993 - Current
- Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
- Spearheaded implementation of process improvements and cost-saving initiatives to increase value and maximize profits.
- Promoted culture of safety within organization by enforcing compliance with established regulations, policies, procedures, as well as conducting regular audit checks.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Analyzed business operations and implemented strategies to improve operational cohesiveness.
- Oversaw daily operations across multiple departments, ensuring seamless coordination and efficient execution of tasks. for 32 locations
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
- Established strong partnerships with vendors, suppliers, and key stakeholders to improve collaboration and ensure alignment with business requirements.
- Identified opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement, implementing changes that resulted in significant savings.
- Defined, implemented, and revised operational policies and guidelines.
- Oversaw day-to-day production activities in accordance with business objectives.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
- Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
- Oversaw successful implementation of operational strategies and policies to drive organizational growth and productivity.
- Negotiated with vendors, suppliers and other stakeholders to acquire mutually beneficial contracts and agreement.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop and execute long-term corporate goals and objectives.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Managed high volume of emails and phone calls on daily basis. Daily average of 300 emails per day.
- Able to translate legal jargon into clear and understandable language for company owners
- Experienced in handling HR task..
Accounting Clerk
Goody's Family Clothing
01.1992 - 12.1993
- Reduced financial discrepancies by diligently reviewing account statements and identifying errors.
- Improved efficiency in reconciling accounts with consistent track record of meeting deadlines.
- Assisted in training new team members on reconciliation procedures, ensuring consistent quality across all operations.
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
- Streamlined daily reporting information entry for efficient record keeping purposes.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements during reconciliation process.
- Enhanced financial accuracy by reconciling daily transactions and resolving discrepancies.
- Monitored account activity closely, identifying trends or anomalies that required further investigation.
- Entered invoices requiring payment and disbursed amounts via check, electronic transfer or bank draft.
- Collaborated with team members to identify and resolve complex reconciliation issues.
- Assisted in preparing monthly reports, providing valuable insights into account performance.
- Handled account payments and provided information regarding outstanding balances.
- Maintained accurate records, ensuring all account balances were up-to-date and correct for 30 locations.
- Used data entry skills to accurately document and input statements.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
- Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Maintained account accuracy by reviewing and reconciling checks monthly.
Education
BBA - Business Management
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN12.1992
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Roane State Community College
Harriman, TN12.1989
Skills
- Employee Development
- Database Maintenance
- Needs Assessment
- Assignment Delegation
- Growth in revenue
- Leads by example
- Works well with others
- Promotes team atmosphere
- Works efficiently
- Strong ability to execute vision of leadership
- Express enthusiasm for satisfying other and meeting their needs
- Proficient in Microsoft office and various software
- Sound Judgment
- Hiring and On-boarding
- Experience in HR and employee management
Additional Information
- Administrator and Trustee of company 401(K)
- Board Member
- Company Treasurer
- Oversaw numerous software changes for accounting and point of sale software
- Developed internal audit procedures and oversaw all auditors
- Developed and implemented numerous procedures
Timeline
Director of Operations
F.O.G. Enterprise, LLC
12.1993 - Current
Accounting Clerk
Goody's Family Clothing
01.1992 - 12.1993
BBA - Business Management
Middle Tennessee State University
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Roane State Community College
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