Owner/operator general foreman, salesman, estimator, project manager
I’ve been running and managing a full service custom interior painting business
Operated with 4 to 6 man crew
Managed and edited all advertising, Home Advisor, Google ads and multiple social media groups
Performed and executed all of my estimates and job proposals personally
Managed all of the business finances , payroll, supply accounts etc
Employed and managed vendors by negotiating deliverables, cost and expected quality.
Conducted market research activities and competitive analysis to facilitate implementation of aggressive company marketing strategy.
Overnight Shift Supervisor Grocery
Whole Foods Market Inc
Delray Beach, FL
11.2021 - 08.2023
Effectively supervised and delegated tasks based on the need of my department.
Oversaw team to resolve difficult situations.
Responded to customer and team member concerns
Assisted in training as delegated by associate and team leaders utilizing learning checklist and training materials.
Established and maintained a positive work environment of outstanding teamwork, mutual respect, and high team member morale.
Opened and closed department according to established procedures, with a keen understanding of our standard operating procedures, setting the highest standards of retail execution.
Maintained awareness of customer flows and needs and directed team members as necessary to satisfy and delight customers.
Selected, trained, developed, mentored and motivated team members in a manner that would sustain a high performance team with minimal turnover.
Consistently communicated and modeled Whole Foods Market vision and core values.
Owner/Operator
Shamrock Painting
Milford Pa , PA
01.2013 - 06.2018
Owner/operator
General foreman
Salesman
Estimator
Painter
Oversaw project execution, phase progress, workmanship and team performance to drive on-time completion of deliverables.
Led startup and creation of operational procedures and workflow planning.
Negotiated with vendors to gain optimal pricing on products resulting in substantial increase in profit margin.
Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
Supervised performance of workers with goals of improving productivity, efficiency and cost savings.
Interviewed, trained and supervised employees.
Department Supervisor/Acting Assistant Manager
Home Depot
Staten Island, NY
11.2008 - 11.2012
Department supervisor/ hardware
Department supervisor/ plumbing
Department supervisor/ acting ASM overnight receiving
Organized schedules, workflows and shift coverage to meet expected business demands.
Implemented training processes for newly hired employees and supervised department managers, shift leads and production personnel.
Enforced company policies and procedures to strengthen operational standards across departments.
Collaborated with store manager to develop strategies for achieving sales and profit goals.
Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
Completed inventory audits to identify losses and project demand.
Maintained inventory accuracy by counting stock-on-hand and reconciling discrepancies.
Mentored staff to enhance skills and achieve daily targets, using hands-on and motivational leadership.
Initiated inventory control measures to manage and replenish stock, maintain cost levels and meet customer demand.
Led employee performance evaluations and rewarded top performers to retain quality personnel.
Implemented organization systems for financial reports, schedules and inventory control to improve efficiency and productivity.
Delegated tasks to team members based upon skill level and to achieve organizational goals.
Supervised receiving and stockroom activities to identify opportunities with inventory and prevent shrinkage.
Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.
Held regular one-on-one meetings with employees to review performance and priorities and provide feedback.
Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality and conformance.
Honorary Visiting Professor at Design Department, Kanazawa College of Art and DesignHonorary Visiting Professor at Design Department, Kanazawa College of Art and Design