James Barr
Shepherd,MT
Summary
Motivational leader and organizational problem-solver with advanced supervisory, team building and customer service skills. Experience stepping into roles and quickly making positive changes to drive company success. Focused on using training, monitoring and morale-building techniques to maximize employee engagement and performance.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Billings Manager/ Sales analyst
Granite Mountain Countertops
Billings , MT
2023.11 - Current
- As the first data hire worked directly with the executive team to formulate and report on business progress growth and help develop online presence to increase profitability
- Worked with sales and production teams to help increase maximum profitability over short term goals by over 48% within the projected first year.
Owner Operator
J Barr Tile & Stone LLC & J Barr Construction
Shepherd , MT
2010.03 - Current
- Built a strong successful business from the ground up
- Worked as owner, operator, designer and logistics
- Implemented a long-term pricing structure that since inception has increased profits over the life of the business by $230,000
- Built operational reporting and transactional data recording to help facilitate the upkeep of the financial aspects of business and increase annual revenue streams
- Led a team of one full-time employee and three to five independent contractors at any given time.
AP Specialist/ Property Manager/ Business Analyst
Madron Pacific Properties
Billings , MT
2022.07 - 2023.11
- Identified procedural areas of improvement through customer data and research using SQL to help improve the profitability of a nationwide retention program by 7%
- Using SQL, and Excel developed and owned the reporting for a multi-state retention program, saving ~100 hours of labor each month.
Education
M.B.A - Health care Management and Economics
Drexel University's Lebow College of Business
04.2016
B.A - Accounting
Hillsdale College
04.2005
Skills
- SQL
- Microsoft 360
- Google Analytics
- Strategic Planning
- Operations Management
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Complex Problem-Solving
Accomplishments
- Exemplary customer service award winner
- outstanding performance award
Certification
- Licensed Property Manager (State of Montana)
Languages
English
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Billings Manager/ Sales analyst
Granite Mountain Countertops
2023.11 - Current
AP Specialist/ Property Manager/ Business Analyst
Madron Pacific Properties
2022.07 - 2023.11
Owner Operator
J Barr Tile & Stone LLC & J Barr Construction
2010.03 - Current
M.B.A - Health care Management and Economics
Drexel University's Lebow College of Business
B.A - Accounting
Hillsdale College
- Licensed Property Manager (State of Montana)
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