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Jacob Gorzen

Jacob Gorzen

Jackson,MI

Summary

Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
10
10
Certifications

Work History

Golf Pro Shop Manager

Drummond Island Resort & Conference Center
Drummond, MI
05.2020 - 11.2022
  • Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
  • Boosted team member productivity by enhancing performance monitoring and instituting motivational approaches.
  • Directed management meetings to enhance collaboration and maintain culture based on trust and group problem-solving.
  • Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of the workspace, working closely with employees to systemize tasks.
  • Collaborated with assistant managers to open and close the office, handle large transactions and manage inventory.
  • Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue and effectively targeting new markets.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Developed and optimized organizational systems to boost efficiency and keep operations scalable and agile for changing demands.
  • Appraised inventory levels and ordered new merchandise to keep quantities well-stocked.

Material Coordinator

Multimatic Manufacturing
Jackson, MI
04.2017 - 05.2020
  • Worked with project managers to determine schedule and volume requirements in order to effectively coordinate deliveries and maintain supply levels.
  • Managed receiving operations and proper storage of incoming materials.
  • Completed daily cycle counts and full inventory audits.
  • Adhered to all safety protocols and standards when operating equipment such as overhead cranes and forklifts.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.

Owner/Operator

Self-employeed
Jackson, MI
06.2013 - 09.2019
  • Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Maintained up-to-date administrative records to monitor operational conditions.
  • Discovered areas of improvement by generating quarterly operational and sales reports.
  • Conducted target market research to discover customer needs and analyze competitor trends.
  • Used knowledge of market trends to create value-added solutions resulting in significant increase in revenues.
  • Trained and developed team members to build human capital.
  • Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
  • Recruited, hired and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
  • Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.


Shipping and Receiving Manager

Technique Inc.
Jackson, MI
04.2007 - 06.2013
  • Communicated with vendor representatives to resolve damaged shipments and item shortages.
  • Monitored and reported on transportation costs and properly filed shipping documents.
  • Stacked and stored pallets at end of shift to keep warehouse clean and organized.
  • Lead team of 2 employees packaging, palletizing and shipping up to 75 boxes per day.
  • Investigated and adopted optimal shipping and receiving strategies by selecting best carriers, routes and methods to minimize costs and enhance schedules.
  • Divided and categorized cargo received and redirected shipments in response to customer requests.
  • Worked with vendors to schedule daily pickups and weekly deliveries.
  • Boosted inventory and recordkeeping accuracy by conducting thorough inspections and comparing shipment contents with documentation.
  • Operated forklifts, lift trucks and hand trucks to move items around warehouse.
  • Orchestrated routing by producing accurate shipping documentation and package labels.
  • Prepared shipping documents and invoices, processed payments and fielded client questions.
  • Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
  • Organized storage areas to optimize materials movements and minimize labor hours.
  • Pulled, verified and packaged items for shipment.
  • Set up local, domestic and international shipments according to postal, shipper and foreign regulations.

Skills

Materials handling

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Certification

Hazzard communication

Timeline

Golf Pro Shop Manager

Drummond Island Resort & Conference Center
05.2020 - 11.2022

Material Coordinator

Multimatic Manufacturing
04.2017 - 05.2020

Owner/Operator

Self-employeed
06.2013 - 09.2019

Shipping and Receiving Manager

Technique Inc.
04.2007 - 06.2013
Jacob Gorzen