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Jason Nielson

Monroe,UT

Summary

Detail-oriented and motivated business professional bringing Fifteen plus years of window covering and interior design experience. Dedicated and personable with extensive experience in managing administrative and sales operations and personnel. Well-versed in training, educating, motivating, and supporting others and customers. Wish to seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management, and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Highly motivated Correctional Sergeant/ Case Manager with Twenty plus years experience in the criminal justice system, including case management, field supervision, and weapons training. A seasoned professional with excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills. Dedicated professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Owner/Operator

Shades And More!
Monroe
07.2006 - Current
  • 15+ years of knowledge and background in window coverings industry.
  • Devise and deploy sales and marketing tactics to drive strategic growth and support achievement of revenue goals.
  • Build & maintain customer relationships.
  • Served as primary point-of-contact with suppliers and contractors to achieve inventory expectations.
  • Roll out new window covering programs.
  • Reconciled daily sales, returns and financial reports.
  • Open new customer accounts to meet sales goals
  • Achieved sales goals and increased revenue and profits through productive strategy development and organizational leadership.
  • Kept all building areas and equipment functional and well-organized to promote business performance.
  • Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
  • Keeping customers up to date with new products and specifications.
  • Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.
  • Sales Experience with strong closing skills.
  • Input income and expense details into database to track business finances and address variances.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
  • Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
  • Sound analytical and business skills.
  • Provided financial management through preparation of bank deposits and settlement of sales, returns and transaction reports.
  • Travel long distances and overnight stays when necessary.

Correctional Officer Sergeant /Case Management Specialist

Utah Department Of Corrections
Draper
11.1999 - 11.2021
  • Verified all prison visitors carried proper identification and had no contraband before entering institution.
  • Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
  • Completed daily work report sheets and delegated tasks to employees.
  • Coordinated responses to emergency situations arising in different prison locations.
  • Cultivated and maintained climate of mutual respect with freedom from harassment and intimidation, to provide safe environment for staff and offenders.
  • Supervised work of contracted employees to keep on task for timely completion.
  • Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make informed decisions.
  • Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records and activity journals.
  • Identified needed updates to correctional plans and assigned inmates to appropriate housing.
  • Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals and medical appointments.
  • Discussed with offenders links between criminal behavior and anger management problems or drug and alcohol abuse.
  • Inspected work sites and crew trucks for contraband, cleanliness and safety.

Education

No Degree - Computer Science And Programming

Snow College
Richfield, UT
05.1997

High School Diploma -

South Sevier High School
Monroe, UT
05.1997

Skills

  • Effective Communicator
  • Integrity and Transparency
  • Organizational Development
  • Industry Expertise
  • Judgment and Decision Making
  • Relationship and Team Building
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Business Development
  • Sales Growth
  • Project Oversight
  • Marketing and Advertising
  • Articulate Communication
  • Mission and Vision
  • Goal Setting

Certification

Certified Law Enforcement Officer

Certified Public Manager

Certified Crisis Management team

Timeline

Owner/Operator

Shades And More!
07.2006 - Current

Correctional Officer Sergeant /Case Management Specialist

Utah Department Of Corrections
11.1999 - 11.2021

No Degree - Computer Science And Programming

Snow College

High School Diploma -

South Sevier High School