Jacob Gould
Salado,TX
Summary
Self Motivated professional that strives for excellence in all that I do. I look for challenges that will help sharpen my skills and stretch me to learn new skills enhancing my career. Background of operating successful businesses, gaining large profits from year to year, engaging with everyone from employees to managers to suppliers and more. Creative mindset to think outside the box and achieve goals that have been set and set new goals. Team oriented when it comes to those around me, striving to work together to enhance everyone.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Gould Construction
07.2017 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with existing and new customers to assess needs and propose ideas for optimal progress.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions to the highest level of quality.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations, as well relationship.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
- Used knowledge of market trends to create value-added solutions resulting in significant increase in revenues.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
Department Manager
State Preservation Board
09.2016 - 09.2019
- Managed inventory and receiving operations to maintain optimal stock levels and meet expected demands.
- Communicated with managers of other departments to maintain transparency.
- Worked actively with management team to create daily and weekly schedules and goals.
- Created and enforced department policies, procedures and standards to establish productivity and quality.
- Motivated employees to consistently deliver effective working behaviors through coaching and recognition.
- Developed and managed department budget to monitor financial performance and minimize expenses.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing challenges with people and projects.
Operations Manager
Turnberry Construction
07.2014 - 09.2016
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Developed a pool of sub contractors for several trades, built relationships with subcontractors and maintained those relationships.
- Increased profit by streamlining operations.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers for the best pricing, constantly discussed with suppliers for upcoming work and projects to plan ahead.
Education
BBA -
Concordia University At Austin
Austin, TX05.2019
High School Diploma -
Haines City Senior High School
Haines City, FL05.2008
Skills
- Corporate Strategy and Development
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Talent Development
- Business Development
- Client Service
- Project Estimating
- Articulate Communication
- Marketing and Advertising
Timeline
Owner
Gould Construction
07.2017 - Current
Department Manager
State Preservation Board
09.2016 - 09.2019
Operations Manager
Turnberry Construction
07.2014 - 09.2016
BBA -
Concordia University At Austin
High School Diploma -
Haines City Senior High School
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