James Goodman
Winston-Salem,NC
Summary
Highly motivated professional with several years of entrepreneurial and management experience. Skillfully creates and maintains professional and loyal relationships with co-workers, staff and clients while managing administrative and sales employees. Comfortable working independently as manager and leader and as collaborative team member. Applies business acumen and experience and exercises decisive judgment to meet and exceed organizational goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Joker’s Guild
916 Avenue D Fort Madison , IA
01.2023 - Current
- Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
- Developed strategic plans to increase profitability and efficiency.
- Identified new opportunities for growth, expansion, and diversification.
Convention Sales Manager
Colorworld Books INC
Fort Madison, Iowa
08.2017 - Current
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies for conventions to increase attendance and maximize profitability.
- Established relationships with vendors, negotiated contracts, and managed event logistics.
- Researched prospective clients, identified opportunities, and created customized sales presentations.
- I coordinated and moved different amounts of weight throughout convention center areas.
Material Handler/Machine Operator
Hanes Brand
Rural Hall, NC
08.2009 - 10.2015
Coordinated material handling for multiple warehouse zones.
Utilized diverse machines across multiple facilities.
I also loaded and unloaded different trucks entering and exiting the facility.
Education
High School Diploma -
Parkland High School
Winston-Salem, NC08-2008
Skills
Able to work long hours
Able to lift heavy weight, either by myself or a team lift when needed
Able to drive forklift and other machines
Able to work with machines to do daily tasks
Quick to get directions
Timeline
Owner
Joker’s Guild
01.2023 - Current
Convention Sales Manager
Colorworld Books INC
08.2017 - Current
Material Handler/Machine Operator
Hanes Brand
08.2009 - 10.2015
High School Diploma -
Parkland High School