Jared Dearing
Canton,GA
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Small Business Owner
Dearing's Duct Cleaning
Canton, GA
02.2023 - 07.2024
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
- Implemented successful business strategies to increase revenue and target new markets.
- Monitored progress by establishing plans, budgets and measuring results.
- Coordinated and directed activities of businesses or departments concerning production, pricing and sales.
- Directed or coordinated financial or budget activities to fund operations and maximize investments.
- Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance.
- Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.
- Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends.
Project Manager
Restoration 1
Alpharetta, GA
06.2022 - 03.2023
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures throughout the life cycle of each project.
- Advised other departments on best practices related to managing large-scale projects.
- Coordinated resources across multiple departments and teams as needed for successful completion of projects.
- Provided guidance to team members regarding tasks assigned to them.
- Implemented effective communication protocols between internal teams working on different aspects of a given project.
- Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.
- Collaborated closely with senior management on long-term strategic planning initiatives related to projects in development or execution stages.
- Created and implemented processes to ensure successful completion of projects.
- Built and established strong partnerships with teams, vendors and contractors.
- Developed solutions to project risks and issues, meeting quality and timeline goals and objectives.
- Submitted project deliverables to clients, consistently adhering to quality standards.
- Made changes to project scope and cost and implemented most effective change management processes to keep project up-to-date.
- Identified needs and coordinated resource allocation to deliver quality standards on time and within budget.
- Reviewed project risks and devised proactive strategies to avoid potential roadblocks.
- Drove continuous improvement of project delivery process by providing strong leadership.
- Created team objectives and roles with specific goals outlined for each individual.
Grocery Department Manager
Publix Supermarkets Store
Marietta, GA
03.2017 - 06.2022
- Prepared monthly budget forecasts for the grocery department based on projected sales figures.
- Monitored store performance metrics to ensure compliance with company standards.
- Worked closely with store management team to develop new initiatives that would improve customer satisfaction ratings.
- Ensured timely resolution of customer inquiries or complaints regarding product availability, pricing and quality.
- Developed and implemented procedures for managing inventory levels, ordering, receiving, stocking and distribution of products.
- Collaborated with other departments to coordinate special events or promotions within the store.
- Managed merchandising efforts across multiple categories within the grocery department.
- Supervised staff in the grocery department including hiring, training, scheduling and evaluating employees.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for best possible pricing on merchandise while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Enforced safety regulations among employees while handling hazardous materials such as cleaning agents or chemicals.
- Maintained accurate records of all transactions related to the grocery department such as sales reports and inventory counts.
- Researched new products that could be added to existing lines in order to boost profits.
- Created weekly schedules that optimized staff productivity while minimizing labor costs.
- Maintained cleanliness throughout the grocery section by ensuring shelves were well stocked and organized properly.
- Conducted weekly meetings with team members to discuss goals and objectives for the week ahead.
- Created promotional displays and ensured proper signage throughout the grocery department.
- Implemented strategies for reducing shrinkage by monitoring employee activities closely.
- Analyzed data from sales reports to determine trends in customer buying habits and made changes accordingly.
- Performed regular audits to identify areas of improvement in order to increase efficiency and profitability in the grocery department.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Planned and delivered training sessions to improve employee effectiveness and address areas of weakness.
- Assigned work and monitored performance of project personnel.
- Created and managed budgets for travel, training, and team-building activities.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
- Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.
- Held regular one-on-one meetings with employees to review performance and priorities and provide feedback.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.
- Analyzed business performance data and forecasted business results for upper management.
- Organized team activities to build camaraderie and foster pleasant workplace culture.
- Prepared weekly schedules to verify proper floor coverage within fiscal guidelines.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Maximized profit by coordinating efficient team workflows, minimizing waste and controlling shrinkage.
- Lead by example and took responsibility for all actions drive culture of performance excellence.
- Maintained comprehensive compliance with workplace and food safety standards to protect staff and customers.
- Distributed daily tasks to appropriate employees and checked to complete duties within expected time frames.
- Drove consistent grocery sales with effective merchandising and promotions implementation.
- Delivered expert customer service to store patrons and assisted with locating desired items.
- Established vendor relationships with local suppliers to ensure a steady supply of fresh produce.
- Analyzed store's inventory and ordered merchandise and products to keep stock level.
Administrative Assistant
Veteran Affairs
Cartersville, GA
01.2016 - 05.2018
- Greeted visitors and provided general information about the company.
- Developed and maintained filing systems for confidential documents and records.
- Coordinated mailings including sorting mail, preparing packages for shipping via courier service or postal service.
- Handled confidential documents in an organized fashion according to established protocol.
- Ensured efficient operation of office equipment such as printers, copiers and fax machines.
- Provided administrative support to the executive team, including scheduling meetings and managing calendars.
- Managed incoming calls while providing information or transferring callers to appropriate personnel.
- Facilitated communication between different departments within the organization.
- Organized and maintained filing systems for physical and electronic documents, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of records.
- Answered questions from customers regarding products and services offered by the company.
- Composed letters, memos, reports, emails, presentations and other written correspondence as required by management staff.
- Assisted with the planning of special events by arranging catering services, securing venues and ordering promotional materials.
- Updated contact lists regularly when changes occur in employee status or contact information.
- Managed office supplies inventory and placed orders when necessary.
- Proofread content for typo-free emails and documentation.
- Coordinated and scheduled meetings, including room reservations, catering, and technical setup, for seamless execution.
- Handled incoming and outgoing correspondence, including email, mail, and package deliveries, ensuring timely distribution.
- Answered phone calls and emails to provide information, resulting in effective business correspondence.
- Pleasantly welcomed visitors, answered phone calls, and maintained front reception desk.
- Sorted and distributed incoming faxes, letters and emails for office distribution.
- Organized files, developed spreadsheets, faxed reports and scanned documents, maintaining front desk and reception area in neat and organized fashion.
- Updated system to organize office documentation, maximizing efficiency and increasing productivity.
Infantryman
United States Marine Corps
Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, NC
06.2011 - 08.2015
- Supervised junior enlisted personnel in their duties and responsibilities.
- Monitored communications systems for orders, instructions and alerts.
- Developed defensive positions to protect against enemy attacks.
- Conducted training exercises to ensure proficiency in basic infantry skills.
- Assessed terrain features to determine optimal routes for movement of personnel and equipment.
- Constructed fortifications such as foxholes, trenches, bunkers and fighting positions.
- Participated in tactical planning sessions to determine mission objectives.
- Maintained accountability of assigned personnel, weapons, equipment and supplies.
- Utilized night vision devices to monitor activity at night.
- Collected intelligence information from local sources.
- Maintained rifles, machine guns, mortars and hand grenades, verifying weapon locations and supporting magazine operations.
- Trained continuously on weaponry, tactics and maneuvers to maintain mission readiness.
- Operated successfully under wide range of lighting, weather and stress conditions to complete missions.
- Followed safe and successful methods for minesweeping and mine removal in diverse locations.
- Conducted regular war games without live ammunition to practice scouting, attacks and counteroffensive movements.
- Maintained peak physical condition to stay ready for challenging missions.
- Cleaned and maintained weaponry following official procedures for optimum reliability.
- Operated and mounted night vision devices to zero in and engage targets.
- Conducted debriefings post-mission to assess performance and identify areas for improvement.
- Engaged in marksmanship training with various weapons systems to ensure accuracy and proficiency.
- Operated communications equipment to ensure effective field communication.
- Led small teams in tactical operations under stressful conditions.
- Conducted daily physical fitness training to maintain combat readiness.
- Adapted to rapidly changing tactical situations to achieve mission objectives.
- Instructed personnel on environmental hazard reduction and PPE use, driving standardized procedures and supporting team health and performance.
- Educated junior infantrymen in tactics, weapons handling, and field survival skills.
- Trained diligently on gym equipment and exercise courses to achieve combat resilience and advance in both rank and skill level.
- Monitored and authorized access to restricted areas by employees and visitors to guard against theft and incursion.
- Conducted ground reconnaissance and reported to leadership for strategic planning.
Education
Associate of Science - General Studies
Georgia Highlands College
Rome, GA05-2018
Skills
- Payroll Administration
- Accounting oversight
- Business growth and retention
- Employee Development
- Planning and execution
- Staffing
- Business marketing
- Sales oversight
- Operations Management
- Human Resources Management
- Employee Performance Management
- Staff hiring
- Financial Management
- Opportunity Identification
- Vendor Relations
- Project Management
- Budget Management
Timeline
Small Business Owner
Dearing's Duct Cleaning
02.2023 - 07.2024
Project Manager
Restoration 1
06.2022 - 03.2023
Grocery Department Manager
Publix Supermarkets Store
03.2017 - 06.2022
Administrative Assistant
Veteran Affairs
01.2016 - 05.2018
Infantryman
United States Marine Corps
06.2011 - 08.2015
Associate of Science - General Studies
Georgia Highlands College