James Bates
Vancleave,MS
Summary
Seasoned executive with a proven track record at Bates Commercial Roofing, adept in strategic visioning and innovation management. Spearheaded initiatives that significantly enhanced profitability and company growth, leveraging organizational agility and a customer-focused approach. Excelled in talent development and project oversight, driving operational excellence and fostering key partnerships.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
CEO
Bates Commercial Roofing
Vancleave, MS
07.2024 - Current
- Led strategic planning and execution to enhance profitability and company growth.
- Optimized supply chain to reduce materials costs and improve distribution.
- Cultivated relationships with external organizations to build partnerships that benefited both parties.
- Provided organizational leadership and collaborated with executive partners to establish long-term goals, strategies and company policies.
- Hired, trained, and mentored staff members to maximize productivity.
Sales/Roof Technician
Schwartz Commercial Roofing
Owatonna, MN
05.2022 - 06.2024
- Completed residential and commercial roofing work on time and within expected project parameters, increasing repeat business opportunities.
- Demonstrated product features and benefits for customers' needs.
- Assisted customers in selecting the most suitable roofing materials based on their needs and budget.
Operator
DSI Services
Forest City, IA
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Used hand trucks and forklifts to unload, load and transport items.
- Performed routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Looked through work orders to determine type and quantity of materials needed for each production batch.
- Used daily system logs to document production information, discussing issues with management.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Waldorf University
Forest City, IA05-2024
Associate of Science - Chemistry
Waldorf University
Forest City, IA05-2024
Skills
- Talent development
- Executive presence
- Organizational agility
- Customer focus
- Corporate governance
- Innovation management
- Crisis management
- Strategic visioning
- Complex Problem-solving
- Project oversight
Affiliations
- I was a leader on my collegiate football team while obtaining two degrees.
- I am passionate about the outdoors and enjoy hunting and fishing.
Timeline
CEO
Bates Commercial Roofing
07.2024 - Current
Operator
DSI Services
08.2022 - 05.2024
Sales/Roof Technician
Schwartz Commercial Roofing
05.2022 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Waldorf University
Associate of Science - Chemistry
Waldorf University
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