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I am extremely interested in preventative medicine.
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Hi, I’m

James McDonald

West Bloomfield,MI

Summary

My background is business creation. I have started several business but the last 2 were the most successful.

Speedy Printing Centers a franchise I started grew from zero to $150,000,000 system wide sales.

Corporate Electronic Stationery grew from zero to $10,000,000 and was sold in 2019

My skill level is to solve problems that nobody else can.


Overview

50
years of professional experience

Work History

Corporate Electronic Stationery, Inc

Owner
01.1982 - 11.2019

Job overview

  • Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
  • Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
  • Established, optimized and enforced business policies to maintain consistency across industry operations.
  • Generated revenues yearly and effectively capitalized on industry growth.
  • Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
  • Discovered areas of improvement by generating quarterly operational and sales reports.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Worked with marketing teams to create print and online advertisements to bring in new customers.
  • Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
  • Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
  • Trained and developed team members to build human capital.
  • Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Founded and managed Printing business, growing revenue to $900,000 in first year.

Speedy Printing Centers

Vice President of Operations
01.1975 - 01.1982

Job overview

  • Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
  • Integrated marketing plans to reach wider audience and push business prospects closer to conversion.
  • Increased company profits through performance optimization strategies and efficiency improvements.
  • Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.
  • Identified issues with production, workforce, and material sourcing and implemented successful solutions.
  • Orchestrated positive media coverage and stakeholder relations as public face of company.

Speedy Printing Centers

General Manager/Owner
01.1970 - 01.1975

Job overview

  • Managed Printing business, growing revenue to $240,000 in first year.
  • Trained and developed team members to build human capital.
  • Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
  • Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Founded and managed [Type] business, growing revenue to $[Amount] in first year.
  • Discovered areas of improvement by generating quarterly operational and sales reports.
  • Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
  • Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.

Education

Detroit Institute of Technology
Detroit, MI

Bachelor of Science from Business Administration And Management
06.1971

University Overview

Skills

  • Profit and Loss Analysis
  • Quality Management Systems
  • Contract Negotiation Expertise
  • Customer Relations
  • Business Development
  • Business Administration
  • Team Oversight
  • Hiring and Staffing
  • Financial Management
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Sales Leadership
  • Human Resource Management
  • Raising Capital
  • Cash Flow Optimization
  • Profit and Loss
  • Sales Oversight
  • Staff Hiring
  • Marketing and Advertising
  • Training and Development
  • Evaluating Suppliers
  • Quality Control Planning
  • Management Team Leadership
  • Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
  • Supplier Relations
  • Sales Growth
  • Inventory Optimization
  • Finance and Accounting Operations
  • Employee Motivation and Performance
  • Negotiation

I am extremely interested in preventative medicine.

I am extremely interested in preventative medicine.

I am extremely interested in preventative medicine. I have been a client of the center of Holistic medicine for over 20 years. I have extensive knowledge of holistic medicine subjects such as ..

Weight loss

Diet

Vitamin and mineral supplements

Food and dietary 

Exercise

General health practices


NOTE: I would be interested in working with people with the goal of health improvement.


Timeline

Owner
Corporate Electronic Stationery, Inc
01.1982 - 11.2019
Vice President of Operations
Speedy Printing Centers
01.1975 - 01.1982
General Manager/Owner
Speedy Printing Centers
01.1970 - 01.1975
Detroit Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science from Business Administration And Management

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