Eric Sarette
Saratoga Springs,NY
Summary
Forward-thinking Vice President of Operations dedicated to continuous business improvement focused on enhancing revenue and streamlining business operations. Diligent in driving profit maximization through multifaced business approaches. Innovative and committed to personal and professional development alike. Strong leadership skills with a focus on building morale and comradery. A passion of mine is bringing enthusiasm and positive energy to all aspects of work to help ensure a productive environment.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vice President of Operations
United Ag & Turf
07.2022 - Current
- Direct oversight of more than 600 employees and over five hundred million dollars in annual sales within AOR.
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
- Strategically coordinated operations according to objectives and capabilities, effectively allocating resources to meet demands.
- Supported Executive Team in reviewing, identifying and prioritizing strategic initiatives.
- Increased company profits through performance optimization strategies and efficiency improvements.
- Identified and solved issues with production, workforce and material sourcing to drive business objectives.
- Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and overall departmental productivity.
General Manager / Regional Director
United Ag & Turf
07.2020 - 07.2022
- Drove year-over-year business growth to over 100 million dollars regionally while leading operations, strategic vision and long-range planning.
- Worked in matrix management environment with oversight of division level managers, operations, sales, finance, human resources, safety and compliance.
- Established and administered annual budget with controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives.
- Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
- Trained, coached and mentored staff of over 150 people and 8 locations to support smooth adoption of new sales programs.
- Monitored staff performance by actively engaging in and observing day-to-day activities.
- Visited sites periodically to view service levels and adherence to global service standards.
Government Sales Representative
146 Supply Center / United Ag & Turf
08.2017 - 07.2020
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
- Delivered leadership to executive team dedicated to driving ambitious targets with well-orchestrated plans.
- Exhibited skills in advocacy, negotiation and influence without authority and excelled in organization and prioritization.
- Upheld great standards of leadership for employees, consistently leading by example.
General Manager / Owner
Vineyard Valley Golf Club
02.2006 - 08.2017
- Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
Education
Head Golf Professional - Golf Course Operation And Grounds Management
Professional Golfers Association of America
Connecticut06.2002
Some College (No Degree) - Communications
Eastern Connecticut State University
Willimantic, CTHigh School Diploma -
Putnam High School
Putnam, CT06.1995
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Materials Planning and Logistics
- Recruitment and Hiring
- Goal Setting
- Customer Relations
- Operational Leadership
- Market Trend Analysis
Certification
- Dale Carnegie Leadership Training Certified
-PGA of America Apprentice
Timeline
Vice President of Operations
United Ag & Turf
07.2022 - Current
General Manager / Regional Director
United Ag & Turf
07.2020 - 07.2022
Government Sales Representative
146 Supply Center / United Ag & Turf
08.2017 - 07.2020
General Manager / Owner
Vineyard Valley Golf Club
02.2006 - 08.2017
Head Golf Professional - Golf Course Operation And Grounds Management
Professional Golfers Association of America
Some College (No Degree) - Communications
Eastern Connecticut State University
High School Diploma -
Putnam High School
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