Customer-oriented General Manager with 19 years of experience focused on increasing revenues and expanding margin. Adaptive and deadline-oriented consistently executes and completes multiple projects in high-stress environments. Meticulous leader and strategic planner with comprehensive managerial acumen, offering vision and motivational acumen.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Cosmic Air Adventure Park
11.2023 - Current
Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
General Manager
Track 21 Houston
11.2004 - Current
Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.
Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.
Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
Provided strategic oversight of marketing and promotional campaigns to keep campaigns aligned with overall goals and objectives.
Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
Sales Manager
Kartzone
09.2001 - 11.2004
Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
Resolved customer issues quickly to close deals and boost client satisfaction.
Conducted team meetings to reinforce goals and objectives and set clear expectations about policies and procedures.
Coached and counseled sales personnel, assisting with individual selling efforts and helping sales representatives reach targets.
Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.
Grew sales and boosted profits, applying proactive management strategies and enhancing sales training.
Met with clients, delivering presentations, and educating on product and service features and offerings.
Closed lucrative sales deals using strong negotiation and persuasion skills.
Attended industry shows, conventions, and other meetings with primary mission of expanding market opportunities.
Exceeded sales quotas and increased profitability through effective sales strategy and business planning.
Directed sales support staff in administrative tasks to help sales reps close deals.
Managed accounts to retain existing relationships and grow share of business.
Prepared sales presentations for clients showing success and credibility of products.
Liaised with sales, marketing, and management teams to develop solutions and accomplish shared objectives.
Enhanced profitability by developing pipelines utilizing marketing and sales strategies.
Education
No Degree - Psychology
University of Houston
Houston, TX
05.2000
Skills
Purchasing and Planning
PC Competency
Variance and Risk Analysis
Troubleshooting Expertise
Sales Expertise
Profit and Loss
Staff Training
Problem Resolution
Safety Protocols
Performance Evaluations
Supervision and Training
Sales Team Development
Client Relations
Operations Management
Analyzing Data
Software Programs
Oral Communication
Timeline
General Manager
Cosmic Air Adventure Park
11.2023 - Current
General Manager
Track 21 Houston
11.2004 - Current
Sales Manager
Kartzone
09.2001 - 11.2004
No Degree - Psychology
University of Houston
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