James Fant
Kalispell,MT
Summary
Dynamic business owner with a proven track record at Glacier Traffic Products & Services, excelling in strategic planning and customer relations. Successfully expanded market presence and enhanced employee engagement, driving financial growth and operational efficiency. Skilled in project management and relationship building, fostering a culture of collaboration and loyalty.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Glacier Traffic Products & Services
03.2014 - Current
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
- Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.
- Established a positive workplace culture that fostered employee engagement, collaboration, and loyalty.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Achieved financial growth with strategic planning, cost control measures, and targeted marketing efforts.
- Evaluated industry competition regularly to maintain a competitive advantage in the marketplace.
- Successfully navigated challenging economic conditions by making informed decisions that protected the business''s financial stability.
- Expanded business into new markets, cond
- Enhanced company's market position by identifying and pursuing new business opportunities.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
Project Manager
Mild Fence
11.2011 - 03.2014
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Oversaw employee training initiatives to ensure all team members were proficient in company procedures, safety regulations, and job-specific tasks.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Managed team of 25 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
- Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products.
- Coordinated with other departments to maintain smooth and efficient product flow.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly against established benchmarks for ongoing personnel development.
- Developed training programs for new hires, ensuring quick adaptation to production process.
- Increased team morale and productivity by fostering inclusive and supportive work environment.
- Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
- Managed staff hiring, training and supervision.
- Collaborated with internal teams to streamline operations across materials handling, production, and shipping.
- Coordinated project workflows for departments.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
Owner
Boundary Line Fence
07.2006 - 01.2012
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
Skills
- Customer relations
- Small business operations
- Relationship building
- Verbal and written communication
- Project management
- Operations management
- Strategic planning
- Consulting
- Employee development
- Bidding processes
Timeline
Owner
Glacier Traffic Products & Services
03.2014 - Current
Project Manager
Mild Fence
11.2011 - 03.2014
Owner
Boundary Line Fence
07.2006 - 01.2012
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