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Gary Buckman

Gary Buckman

Saugerties,NY

Summary

Highly motivated Sales Associate with extensive customer service and sales experience. Outgoing sales professional with track record of driving increased sales, improving buying experience and elevating company profile with target market. Retail sales professional versed in product placement and merchandising. Extensive experience in inventory management and shipment processing.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Building Maintenance Supervisor

SUNY New Paltz
New Paltz NY, NY
10.2015 - Current
  • Completed daily, weekly and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
  • Operated garbage compactor and made sure garbage was separated to prepare for sanitation pickup.
  • Operated sledge hammers, shovels, picks, rakes, weed trimmers and leaf blowers to maintain exterior of facility.
  • Followed procedures for use of chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floors.

Treasurer

CSEA Local 610
New Paltz , New York
03.2018 - Current
  • Executed financial due diligence tasks on daily basis to maintain optimal company finances.
  • Reconciled monthly statements, invoices and expense accounts, keeping records accurate and current.
  • Reviewed documents and data to give accurate presentations and forecasts to upper management.
  • Increased precision by utilizing up-to-date billing software.

Sales Manager

CDC Farms
Gardiner, NY
08.2016 - 12.2018
  • Created effective strategies to target new markets after researching and analyzing competitor behavior.
  • Developed innovative marketing campaigns to increase engagement with target demographic and drive brand exposure.
  • Monitored customer buying trends, market conditions and competitor actions to adjust strategies and achieve sales goals.
  • Identified, hired and trained highly-qualified staff by teaching best practices, procedures and sales strategies.

Assistant Head Chef

The Pig Bar And Grill
Saugerties NY, NY
01.2014 - 09.2015
  • Generated employee schedules, work assignments and determined appropriate compensation rates.
  • Oversaw scheduling, inventory management and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
  • Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Hired, managed and trained kitchen staff.

Construction Landscaper

SUNY New Paltz College
New Paltz, NY
09.2009 - 07.2014
  • Removed overgrowth, hazards and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
  • Enhanced visibility and improved shapes of trees and bushes with proper pruning.
  • Analyzed lawn and garden issues and recommended effective solutions.
  • Designed programs for landscape maintenance, pest management, composting and other related topics.
  • Followed planned landscaping designs to determine locations for sod, sown grass, flowers and foliage.
  • Identified and removed poison ivy, kudzu and other invasive plants using diverse methods.
  • Cared for lawns by mulching, aerating, wedding, grubbing and trimming and edging around walks, walls and flower beds.

Bellhop

Friar Tuck Inn
Catskill, NY
07.2007 - 12.2008
  • Opened doors and transported luggage for customers with care and efficiency.
  • Filed and ordered guest paperwork and transaction details to support bookkeeping and business operations.
  • Maintained lobby in pristine condition and kept trash promptly emptied.
  • Delivered newspapers, mail, packages, faxes, and check-out invoices to guest rooms.
  • Organized guest keys in systematic order for timely acquisition and delivery of vehicle.
  • Transferred luggage, bags and other items from vehicles and main lobby to and from guest rooms with wheeled cart.
  • Maintained knowledge of destination and answered customer questions within scope of understanding.

Education

Saugerties Senior High School
Saugerties, NY

Culinary Arts

Ulster BOCES
Port Ewen, NY

Skills

  • Inventory replenishment
  • Employee scheduling
  • Business operations
  • Materials requisition
  • Supervision
  • Process improvement

Timeline

Treasurer

CSEA Local 610
03.2018 - Current

Sales Manager

CDC Farms
08.2016 - 12.2018

Building Maintenance Supervisor

SUNY New Paltz
10.2015 - Current

Assistant Head Chef

The Pig Bar And Grill
01.2014 - 09.2015

Construction Landscaper

SUNY New Paltz College
09.2009 - 07.2014

Bellhop

Friar Tuck Inn
07.2007 - 12.2008

Saugerties Senior High School

Culinary Arts

Ulster BOCES
Gary Buckman