Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Languages
Accomplishments
Certification
Reasons to Interview
References
Timeline
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Gerald Kaye

Boca Raton,FL

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pet Supplies Plus, Midas Auto Service
Palm Beach, FL
01.2016 - 07.2024
  • Provided employees with clear direction and guidance.
  • Managed daily operations of business, including staff hiring and training.
  • Ensured compliance with relevant laws and regulations governing business operations.
  • Developed and implemented customer-centric strategies to enhance satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Generated successful partnerships and coordinated resource sharing among multiple owners.
  • Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
  • Monitored personnel performance in relation to company goals.
  • Developed engaging marketing campaigns to expand customer base.
  • Planned and orchestrated various unique events aimed at enhancing brand visibility while stimulating community participation.
  • Supervised worker performance, focusing on enhancing productivity, efficiency, and cost savings.
  • Designed and executed employee onboarding and training initiatives, fostering higher rates of employee retention and fostering a collaborative team environment.
  • Prepared weekly schedules to ensure compliant floor coverage within budgetary constraints.
  • Assigned tasks to team members while establishing priorities and objectives.
  • Established and nurtured ongoing partnerships with clients.
  • Provided leadership and mentoring to newly hired employees, sharing knowledge of various company programs.
  • Maintained optimal inventory levels through diligent monitoring and timely placement of merchandise orders.
  • Ensured operational standards were maintained by effectively completing opening, closing, and shift change functions.
  • Executed strategic campaigns and promotions to aid in the advancement of product and service offerings.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and communication skills.
  • Engaged customers using excellent verbal skills to effectively determine needs and requirements.

Owner

Stirling Academy
Cooper City, FL
09.1997 - 06.2002
  • Ensured compliance with all relevant laws and regulations governing business operations.
  • Delivered clear direction and guidance to employees.
  • Oversaw business operations, including recruitment and staff development.
  • Developed strategic plans to boost profitability and improve efficiency.
  • Reviewed legal documents pertaining to business operations.
  • Provided superior customer service to maintain relationships with existing clients.
  • Developed and executed marketing strategies to drive customer acquisition.
  • Managed and negotiated with vendors to improve deliverables, cost, and expected quality.
  • Hosted special events to enhance brand recognition and foster community involvement.
  • Maintained operational standards by completing thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions daily.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and communication skills

Education

Master of Science - Clinical Child Psychology

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
06-1966

Skills

  • Hiring and staffing
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Customer Relations
  • Administrative Oversight
  • Marketing
  • Staff Management

Affiliations

  • Graduated from the High School of Music and Art in NYC for Music.
  • Varsity Tennis player in HS and College.
  • Educator in Merrick NY for 32 years
  • Owned Nassau Teen Travel for 15 years (summer tours and winter ski trips)
  • Owned a Nursery School in NY and two in Florida. Various awards in Florida for my Business Background
  • High School Referee (Soccer and Basketball) for 10 years in Florida
  • Owned Restaurant Database Services where I helped Restaurants expand their customer base through mailings and emails. (20 years)

Languages

English
Full Professional

Accomplishments

  • Traveled to Las Vegas twice to play tennis in a National Championship with my Florida team
  • Midas Autocenter recognized as one of the best in the country by Midas Corp. at its convention
  • Recognized as a top Business Operator when owning the Florida Nursery School

Certification

  • Certified by OSHEA as a Fork Lift Operator
  • Licensed Real Estate Agent since 2002
  • Since my retail experience I am able to use the Zebra scanning system

Reasons to Interview

  • You will not find too many people who have had the variety of experiences that I have had. I have always worked, multiple jobs at times, because I enjoy keeping busy. In New York I was a teacher, an owner of a Teen Travel business, a Youth Director at a Synagogue, a soccer referee and an owner of a Nursery School.
  • In Florida I owned two Nursery Schools, am a Licensed Real Estate agent, refereed High School soccer and basketball, and presently own Midas Auto Shops with a partner. I am looking for a position where I am in contact with people. If you are looking for a well rounded person who has excellent communication skills and enjoys being with other people, give me a call.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Pet Supplies Plus, Midas Auto Service
01.2016 - 07.2024

Owner

Stirling Academy
09.1997 - 06.2002

Master of Science - Clinical Child Psychology

Temple University
  • Certified by OSHEA as a Fork Lift Operator
  • Licensed Real Estate Agent since 2002
  • Since my retail experience I am able to use the Zebra scanning system

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