Jason P. Jones
Lufkin,TX
Summary
Seasoned Owner/Operator and General Manager with a proven track record of enhancing operational efficiency and profitability. Expert in financial planning and human resource management, demonstrated by leading Best Buy to significant revenue growth. Skilled in risk management and staff development, with accolades for excellence from Chief Lawn Services and Crown of Thorns Nursery.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
Chief Lawn Services
Lufkin, TX
05.2015 - Current
- Certified Irrigation Specialist installing commercial and residential irrigation systems
- Perform routine maintenance and repairs
- Multiple lawn maintenance contracts with commercial customers including Woodland Heights Hospital, Lockheed Martin, Courtyard Marriott, 5 McDonalds locations, Crown Forest Apartments, etc
- Voted Best in Lufkin, Tx twice
Owner/Operator
Crown of Thorns Nursery
Lufkin, TX
03.2020 - 01.2023
- Voted best Plant nursery in Lufkin, Tx all 3 years of ownership
- Sold plants, shrubs, flowers, and trees
- Propagated numerous species of plants and shrubs
- Served all wholesale landscapers as well as retail customers in Lufkin and surrounding area
General Manager
Best Buy
Lufkin, TX
09.2004 - 05.2015
- Responsible for managing and operating a business unit that annualized $18.5 million
- Led the store to double digit increases in both revenue and profit in 7 of 11 years
- Consistently ran the best employee and customer satisfaction numbers in the North Houston district
- Finished in top 5 out of 1100 US Retail stores in Key Performance Indicators and gross profit
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certified
Regional Loss Prevention Supervisor for Sam’s Club
Wal-Mart, Inc. Home Office
Houston, TX
01.2001 - 08.2004
- Effectively managed shrink, risk control, and safety compliance for region of 14 units
- Managed regions in New York, Virginia, and Texas
- Accountable for safety logs, employee and equipment certification, and team trainings
- Issued formal recommendations based on results of store visit inspections and held monthly/quarterly risk control meetings
- Reduced both Shrink and Accident frequency by 40% in Houston Market
- Performed internal and external loss investigations with a 95% success rate
- Assisted with loss investigations in multiple stores across the United States
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice, Political Science Minor
Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX12.2001
Skills
- Mechanical recoveries
- Sales negotiation
- Hiring
- DOT compliance
- Human resource management
- Financial planning
- Performance analysis
- Cost management
- Recruiting and hiring
- Business planning
- Strategic planning
- Relationship management
- Preventative maintenance
- Risk management
- Staff training and development
Affiliations
- Avid hunter
- Fisherman
- Huge sports fan
- Involved in Church activities
Timeline
Owner/Operator
Crown of Thorns Nursery
03.2020 - 01.2023
Owner/Operator
Chief Lawn Services
05.2015 - Current
General Manager
Best Buy
09.2004 - 05.2015
Regional Loss Prevention Supervisor for Sam’s Club
Wal-Mart, Inc. Home Office
01.2001 - 08.2004
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice, Political Science Minor
Stephen F. Austin State University
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