Gerardo Panza
Toms River,NJ
Summary
Seasoned Small Business Owner with 10+ years of experience in operations management, business strategy and financial management. Demonstrated success in capitalizing on new trends and technologies to drive business development initiatives and achieve sales goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Frank & Maria's Hairstyling
Toms River, NJ
01.2014 - Current
- Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
- Created marketing campaigns to attract new customers.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers.
- Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
- Used strong issue resolution and communication skills to cultivate and strengthen lasting client relationships.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
- Negotiated with vendors to gain optimal pricing on products resulting in substantial increase in profit margin.
- Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
Manager
Bum Rogers Crabhouse & Tavern
Seaside Park, NJ
10.2013 - 01.2022
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and identify areas of improvement.
- Managed vendor relationships by negotiating contracts and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.
- Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
Manager
Bacoli Pizza
Lakewood, NJ
06.2007 - 01.2013
- Ran day to day operations.
- Weekly food ordering ,
- Cooking
- customer service and counter help
- Opening , prepping , closing
Education
Cosmetology - Barbering
Capri Institute of Hair Design
Kenilworth, NJ09-1991
Associate of Business Administration -
Ocean County College
Toms River, NJSkills
- Budget Administration
- Business Management
- Verbal and written communication
- Budget Development
- Business Development
- Negotiation
- Customer Relations
- Staff hiring
- Business marketing
- Sales Leadership
- Sales oversight
- Client Service
- Sales management
- Relationship Building
Languages
English
Professional
Italian
Professional
Gerry Panza
I am still working in New Jersey. Bought a home in Orlando FL, Family lives in Florida , im currently on a 2 week in Jersey 2 week home in Florida , looking for the right opportunity to come to Florida full time . I communicate well with clients and customers with great people skills . Given the right opportunity , I would be an asset to the company.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Owner
Frank & Maria's Hairstyling
01.2014 - Current
Manager
Bum Rogers Crabhouse & Tavern
10.2013 - 01.2022
Manager
Bacoli Pizza
06.2007 - 01.2013
Cosmetology - Barbering
Capri Institute of Hair Design
Associate of Business Administration -
Ocean County College
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