James McKinney
Gilbert,AZ
Summary
Enthusiastic business leader with dynamic experience planning, leading and improving activities to support successful business operations. Strategic in developing policies, managing staff and developing new revenue streams. Focused on motivating staff and working with diverse personality types to drive improvements. Extensive experience both in marketing and public speaking.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner Operator
Big Dawg Promotions
GILBERT, AZ
02.2016 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Reconciled daily sales, returns and financial reports in QuickBooks.
- Founded and managed BDP business, growing revenue to $300,000 in first year.
Owner Operator
The Flyer Guys
Gilbert, AZ
04.2002 - 02.2016
- Recruited, hired and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Aligned branding initiatives and sales strategies with client goals.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Developed sales presentations and promotion initiatives to key accounts to drive product sales and increase brand awareness.
- Directed successful operational turnaround, eliminating over $60,000 in debt
Leadman
Redman Homes
Chandler, AZ
01.1999 - 06.2002
- Managed work site operations to facilitate adherence to predetermined production schedules.
- Directed equipment maintenance and repair operations to improve machines' functionality and reliability.
- Trained and mentored new employees to enable safe and efficient job performance.
- Completed production logs and maintenance logs to document plant operations and verified adherence to predetermined standards.
Owner Operator
Behavioral Resource Intervention Team Inc.
Mesa, AZ
01.1994 - 06.1998
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Reduced personnel turnover and promoted employee development by recruiting team-oriented candidates and implementing new training practices.
- Trained and developed team members to build human capital.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
Behavioral Health Technician
Westbridge Treatment Center
Phoenix, AZ
06.1992 - 12.1994
- Facilitated on-site activities, support groups and outings for clients.
- Recognized individuals under influence of drugs or alcohol and typical behaviors associated with each.
- Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
Food Service Supervisor
United States Army
Gilbert, AZ
06.1989 - 06.1992
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Organized and oversaw food service training to educate employees on resetting tables, relaying orders to cooks and upselling food and beverages.
- Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
Education
Business Administration And Management
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZAssociate of Arts -
Maricopa Community Colleges - Mesa Community College
Mesa, AZ12.1993
General
University of Maryland
GermanySkills
- Performance Assessment
- Program Optimization
- Training Management
- Advertising Campaign Development
- Presentation Development and Delivery
- Business Leadership
- Customer Service Management
- Recruitment and Hiring
- Special Promotions Planning
Technical Skills
Software: Microsoft Office Suite, Quickbooks
Achievements
Featured Speaker American Youth Football(AYF) Leadership Convention 2016-2019
Featured Speaker at Herbalife Leadership Convention- Nice, France 2006
Bad Homburg Falken- American Professional Football Germany- 1990-1991
German Super Bowl 1991
Wetzlar Kodiaks-American Professional Football Germany- 1991
Acheivements/Volunteer Work
Bad Homburg Falken- American Professional Football Germany- 1990-1991
German Super Bowl 1991
Wetzlar Kodiaks-American Professional Football Germany- 1991
The Gilbert Football Association 2006- 2014 President
American Youth Football- Desert Mountain Regional Commissioner- 2013-2020
AYF National All-Star Game- General Manager/Coach- 2012-2020
Phoenix AYF Football Commissioner- 2011-2020
Phoenix All Stars- 2011-2020
Union Youth Football and Cheer- President 2020-2022
United Youth Football League- National Recruiting Director 2022
Timeline
Owner Operator
Big Dawg Promotions
02.2016 - Current
Owner Operator
The Flyer Guys
04.2002 - 02.2016
Leadman
Redman Homes
01.1999 - 06.2002
Owner Operator
Behavioral Resource Intervention Team Inc.
01.1994 - 06.1998
Behavioral Health Technician
Westbridge Treatment Center
06.1992 - 12.1994
Food Service Supervisor
United States Army
06.1989 - 06.1992
Business Administration And Management
Arizona State University
Associate of Arts -
Maricopa Community Colleges - Mesa Community College
General
University of Maryland