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Jamie McAllister

Gainesville

Summary

Seasoned entrepreneur with a proven track record in business management and client service, notably at Fitz Manufacturing. Excelled in enhancing operational performance and profitability, alongside fostering strong relationships and team collaboration. Skilled in quality management systems and employee development, ensuring compliance and excellence in all ventures.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner

Fitz Manufacturing
Troy
01.2000 - Current
  • Enhanced operational performance by developing effective business strategies, systems and procedures.
  • Structured HR consulting services to support clients during organizational developments and changes.
  • Managed sales presentations to promote product and brand benefits.
  • Implemented quality assurance processes to ensure product excellence.
  • Employed and managed vendors by negotiating deliverables, cost and expected quality.
  • Created and implemented employee onboarding and training programs to promote employee retention and team collaboration.
  • Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
  • Developed strategic plans to increase profitability and efficiency.
  • Executed performance reviews to encourage improved productivity for team members.
  • Developed policies and procedures for the organization.
  • Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to business operations.
  • Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
  • Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
  • Provided direction and guidance to employees.

Owner

McAllister Eventing
Metamora
01.2002 - 10.2024
  • I've ridden horses in the discipline of eventing since 1989. I started riding professionally in 2006.
  • I have managed a 15-stall farm in Michigan in the summers, and Florida in the winters.
  • I have produced several horses up to the upper levels of my sport.
  • I have several clients I have helped achieve their goals.
  • I had many sponsorships over my career that had me promote myself and their brand on social media and in person.

Education

High School Diploma -

Academy of The Sacred Heart
Bloomfield Hills, MI
05-1995

Skills

  • Hiring and staffing
  • Sales leadership
  • Quality management systems
  • Business management
  • Profit and loss
  • Customer relations
  • Small business operations
  • Client service
  • Negotiation
  • Relationship building
  • Human resources
  • Accounting expertise
  • Operations management
  • Staff hiring
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Team oversight
  • Human resource management
  • Staff management
  • Employee development

Affiliations

  • I am a single mother of two, and I am doing the books for our manufacturing company, Fitz Mfg, up in Michigan. While doing that, I balanced my professional riding career, and my clients' goals. I retired from riding in October of 2024 due to injuries I could no longer ride with.

Accomplishments

  • I have ridden at the top of my sport for over 20 years
  • I established ISO 9001 certification for Fitz Manufacturing with zero non-compliances

Timeline

Owner

McAllister Eventing
01.2002 - 10.2024

Owner

Fitz Manufacturing
01.2000 - Current

High School Diploma -

Academy of The Sacred Heart
Jamie McAllister