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Jay Kemp

Carriere,MS

Summary

Serviced-focused General Manager dedicated to delivering positive customer experiences to promote loyalty and repeat business. Orchestrates optimal resource utilization to handle expected operational needs. Sales leader with sound judgment, good planning abilities and interpersonal communication strengths.

Overview

46
46
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager

Americas Best Signs
02.2023 - 08.2023
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
  • Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.

Strategic Account Manager

Sunbelt Rentals Scaffold Services
07.2022 - 02.2023

Developed and maintain customer relationship and create new opportunities within the Sunbelt Rentals / Scaffolding PC's.





Profit Center Manager

Sunbelt Rentals Scaffold Services
01.2017 - 07.2022

Responsible for the overall performance of a muli-million dollar Rental / labor business.

  • Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
  • Established internal audit procedures to validate and improve accuracy of financial reporting.
  • Improved overall financial reporting by streamlining control processes and reporting structures.
  • Complied with established internal controls and policies.
  • Evaluated and negotiated contracts to procure favorable financial terms.

Regional Manager

Empire Scaffolding
02.2009 - 01.2017
  • Supervised staff to optimize brand expansion initiatives and productivity.
  • Established and maintained operational standards for 2 locations.
  • Worked diligently to resolve unique and recurring complaints, promoting loyalty, and enhancing operations.
  • Managed P&L to decrease discrepancies and retain timely and under-budget project completion.

Branch Operations Manager

Brock Services
10.1996 - 02.2009
  • Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.
  • Met deadlines by proactively managing individual and team tasks and streamlining processes.
  • Performed monthly compliance checks.
  • Assessed employee performance and developed improvement plans.

Branch Manager

United Scaffolding
05.1990 - 10.1996
  • Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.
  • Assessed employee performance and developed improvement plans.
  • Met deadlines by proactively managing individual and team tasks and streamlining processes.
  • Engaged employees in business processes with positive motivational techniques.

Sales Representative

Scaffolding Of Great Britian
03.1983 - 04.1990
  • Managed customer accounts to secure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Trained and mentored new sales representatives.
  • Retained excellent client satisfaction ratings through outstanding service delivery.
  • Developed and maintained comprehensive understanding of products, services and competitors to enhance sales presentations.

Sales Representative

Hullinghoist Industries
09.1977 - 02.1983
  • Managed customer accounts to secure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Trained and mentored new sales representatives.
  • Retained excellent client satisfaction ratings through outstanding service delivery.
  • Developed and maintained comprehensive understanding of products, services and competitors to enhance sales presentations.

Education

High School Diploma -

Clinton High School
Clinton La
04.1976

Skills

  • Staff Management
  • Performance Improvement
  • Project Management
  • Profit and Loss
  • Supervision and Training
  • Leadership
  • Customer Experience
  • Sales Team Development
  • Sales Expertise
  • Sales Planning and Implementation
  • Sound Judgment
  • Negotiation
  • Client Account Management

Timeline

General Manager

Americas Best Signs
02.2023 - 08.2023

Strategic Account Manager

Sunbelt Rentals Scaffold Services
07.2022 - 02.2023

Profit Center Manager

Sunbelt Rentals Scaffold Services
01.2017 - 07.2022

Regional Manager

Empire Scaffolding
02.2009 - 01.2017

Branch Operations Manager

Brock Services
10.1996 - 02.2009

Branch Manager

United Scaffolding
05.1990 - 10.1996

Sales Representative

Scaffolding Of Great Britian
03.1983 - 04.1990

Sales Representative

Hullinghoist Industries
09.1977 - 02.1983

High School Diploma -

Clinton High School
Jay Kemp