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Jason Joseph

Forsyth,GA

Summary

Highly motivated employee with a strong work ethic and a desire to embrace new challenges. Demonstrates adaptability and exceptional skills. Known for being a reliable, top-notch sales associate with outstanding customer service skills and a talent for building strong relationships. Committed to creating a welcoming environment for customers and delivering comprehensive service. Possesses an in-depth understanding of sales strategy and merchandising techniques.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Manager/Sales Associate

Valor Environmental
04.2023 - Current
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
  • Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
  • Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical problems.

Owner/General Manager/Catering Sales

GeorgiaBob’s BBQ Co.
01.2019 - 04.2023
  • Trained employees on duties, policies and procedures.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired qualified staff for open positions.
  • Created schedules and monitored payroll to remain within budget.
  • Supervised employees through planning, assignments and direction.
  • Built and maintained loyal, long-term customer relationships.
  • Delivered exceptional client experiences through hands-on leadership of associates and managers.
  • Designed sales and service strategies to improve revenue and retention.
  • Enhanced operational performance by developing effective business strategies, systems and procedures.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements with catering sales.
  • Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.
  • Used strong issue resolution and communication skills to cultivate and strengthen lasting client relationships.
  • Worked to build relationships with customers and built potential for additional sales.
  • Set and achieved company defined sales goals.
  • Generated advertising brochure for vendor use.

Owner/General Manager/Catering Sales

GeorgiaBob’s BBQ Co.
10.2008 - 02.2023
  • Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends from corporate office.
  • Supervised performance of workers with goals of improving productivity, efficiency and cost savings.
  • Led startup and creation of operational procedures and workflow planning.
  • Oversaw project execution, phase progress, workmanship and team performance to drive on-time completion of deliverables.
  • Analyzed client business needs and assisted in determining appropriate resources and strategies.
  • Enhanced operational performance by developing effective business strategies, systems and procedures.
  • Employed and managed vendors by negotiating deliverables, cost and expected quality with corporate.
  • Created and implemented employee onboarding and training programs to promote employee retention and team collaboration.
  • Resolved issues quickly through meticulous research and quick decision-making.
  • Conferred with customers to understand needs and finalize purchase orders.
  • Kept up-to-date on regulatory changes affecting business operations.
  • Established favorable relationships with vendors and contractors, facilitating contract negotiation and development of marketing and sales strategies according to corporate rules.
  • Mentored and trained new hires on sales techniques and customer service procedures.
  • Verified validity of account discrepancies by obtaining and investigating information from sales, trade promotions, customer service departments and customers.
  • Built diverse sales pipeline to exceed quota targets.

Owner/Erosion Control

Joseph Erosion Solutions
04.2004 - 12.2008


  • Oversaw project execution, phase progress, workmanship and team performance to drive on-time completion of deliverables.
  • Oversaw staff hiring, initiating new training and scheduled processes to streamline operations.
  • Developed and implemented successful sales strategies to meet business goals.
  • Negotiated with vendors to gain optimal pricing on products resulting in substantial increase in profit margin.
  • Analyzed client business needs and assisted in determining appropriate resources and strategies.
  • Enhanced operational performance by developing effective business strategies, systems and procedures.
  • Executed performance reviews to encourage improved productivity for team members.
  • Managed operations budgeting, accounts payable and accounts receivable and payroll.
  • Conferred with customers to understand needs and finalize purchase orders.
  • Established favorable relationships with vendors and contractors, facilitating contract negotiation and development of marketing and sales strategies.
  • Mentored and trained new hires on sales techniques and customer service procedures.

Construction Supervisor/Erosion Control

Erosion Control Services, Inc.
06.1997 - 03.2004
  • Complied with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
  • Responded to customer questions regarding products, prices and availability.
  • Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
  • Identified areas for improvement, narrowing focus for decision-makers in making necessary changes.
  • Set specific goals for projects to measure progress and evaluate end results.
  • Created plans to propose solutions to problems related to efficiency, costs or profits.
  • Tracked project schedules and encouraged teams to complete tasks on time while staying on budget.
  • Utilized document management system to organize company files, keeping up-to-date and easily accessible data.
  • Worked closely with human resources to support employee management and organizational planning.
  • Implemented strategies to take advantage of new opportunities.
  • Determined consumer needs to provide products and services appealing to larger market.
  • Wrote and submitted reports on industry trends, prompting managers to develop business plans.
  • Executed agreements, work orders and change orders to establish work to be performed and payment terms.
  • Inspected job site to authorize payment for various stages of completion.
  • Maintained clean, safe working environment by removing debris from job site prior to shift completion.
  • Read plans, instructions or specifications to determine work activities.
  • Read and followed blueprints when planning and implementing construction phases.
  • Kept track of supplies and materials to prevent inventory losses.
  • Communicated effectively with customers and workers alike, answering inquiries and questions and responding to complaints.
  • Met with builders, developers, homeowners to discuss projects from start to finish.
  • Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
  • Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
  • Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.

Insurance Sales Agent

United Insurance of America
08.1996 - 08.1997
  • Responded to inquiries and explained product features and service advantages to potential customers.
  • Upsold products to policyholders and potential new clients.
  • Increased sales through consultative sales approach and focused relationship building with new and existing policy holders.
  • Rewrote and reinstated insurance policies, following underwriting and business rules.
  • Interviewed prospective clients to gather information on financial needs and discuss existing coverage.
  • Offered policy guidance and management to promote asset protection.
  • Exceeded assigned sales and retention targets each quarter by upselling insurance products.
  • Explained coverage options to potential policyholders, answering questions or concerns.
  • Developed appropriate quotes based on risk information.
  • Calculated premiums and established payment methods, receiving customer payments and issuing receipts.
  • Sought out new clients and developed clientele by networking to find new customers.
  • Counseled prospects and policyholders on coverage, limits and regulations.
  • Monitored clients' insurance coverages to ensure changing needs were met.
  • Conducted in-home and group presentations to provide detailed explanations of policy guidelines and benefits to clients and families.
  • Ran a debit & collected payments

Education

Associate of Arts - Business

Gordon College
05.1998

Skills

  • Performance Improvement
  • Staff Scheduling
  • Supervision and Training
  • Employee Motivation
  • Recruitment and Hiring
  • Quality Assurance
  • Customer Service Management
  • Focus and Follow-Through
  • Team Leadership

Timeline

Project Manager/Sales Associate

Valor Environmental
04.2023 - Current

Owner/General Manager/Catering Sales

GeorgiaBob’s BBQ Co.
01.2019 - 04.2023

Owner/General Manager/Catering Sales

GeorgiaBob’s BBQ Co.
10.2008 - 02.2023

Owner/Erosion Control

Joseph Erosion Solutions
04.2004 - 12.2008

Construction Supervisor/Erosion Control

Erosion Control Services, Inc.
06.1997 - 03.2004

Insurance Sales Agent

United Insurance of America
08.1996 - 08.1997

Associate of Arts - Business

Gordon College

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