Farooq Shahzad
Madison,WI
Summary
A seasoned entrepreneur with a proven track record at Capitol Petroleum LLC and Capitol One Real Estate, Excel in strategic planning and customer relations, driving financial growth and operational efficiency. Skilled in negotiation and staff management. Know how to grown and when to grow.
Started with one convenience store/ gas station in 1999, expanded to 11 locations by 2009. In 2015 purchased two more locations and in 2017 purchased 4 more locations. In 2019 two more businesses added to the company portfolio. Also own prime farm land for future building.
Self-motivated professional successful in seizing viable opportunities for expansion and innovation in business. Background in increasing profits, reducing costs and transforming customer service standards. Experienced in leading and supervising operational and sales teams. 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
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Entrepeneur
Capitol Petroleum LLC, Capitol One Real Estate
1999.01 - Current
- 25 years managing day-to-day business operations and growth.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and attract new customers.
- Established a positive workplace culture that fostered employee engagement, collaboration, and loyalty.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall costs for the business.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Achieved financial growth with strategic planning, cost control measures, and targeted marketing efforts.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
- Evaluated industry competition regularly to maintain a competitive advantage in the marketplace.
- Successfully navigated challenging economic conditions by making informed decisions that protected the business''s financial stability.
- Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying abreast of industry-related changes and implementing necessary policies or procedures as needed.
- Generated revenues yearly and effectively capitalized on industry growth.
- Managed large budgets.
- Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Trained and developed team members to build human capital.
- Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
- Updated and resolved incidents and managed accessorial charges objectively while maximizing profit.
- Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
Education
Skills
- Business Management
- Staff Management
- Financial Management
- Business Development
- Business launch
- Financial Planning
- Cost Reduction
- Budget Development
- Capital pursuit
- Decision-Making
- Effective leader
- Inventory Control
- Delegating Work
- Employee Motivation
- Hiring and Onboarding
Timeline
Owner/Entrepeneur
Capitol Petroleum LLC, Capitol One Real Estate
1999.01 - Current
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