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JEFF Arnold

Morristown,TN

Summary

Reliable and committed professional with proven history of empowering leadership and open communication. Leverages employee strengths to meet stringent deadlines and manage resource allocation. Frequently commended for strong work ethic and critical thinking skills. Dependable Supervisor skilled in managing employee scheduling, task delegation, and workflow. Excels in high-volume environments with excellent organizational and leadership abilities. Supports logistics and resolves issues to mitigate delays.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Car Chief

Shepherd Racing
Concord, NC
08.2017 - 09.2020
  • Monitored engine performance, tires and brakes to ensure safety of vehicles.
  • Reviewed daily processes and made recommendations to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
  • Developed and implemented systems to maintain vehicle performance records.
  • Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
  • Completed routine maintenance and repair.
  • Worked in all positions with shop and pit crew
  • Gain sponsorships.
  • Worked fan, sponsor and nascar relationships.

Regional Sales Manager

Sherwin-Williams
Morristown, TN
08.2001 - 06.2017
  • Increased profitability and revenue occurred in 82% of the months.
  • Reduced process lags by training employees on best practices and protocols.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors for discounts on bulk orders of products sold in the region.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained new hires.
  • Built strong customer loyalty through excellent customer service practices.
  • Profit King of the Year two times.
  • Sales Representative of the Year one time.

Chemial Coating Plant Manager

Sherwin-Williams
Morristown, TN
09.1991 - 12.2001
  • Supervised production schedules, production quality, on-time delivery, receivables, and purchasing.
  • Reorganized job duties and responsibilities, increasing production by 58% and reducing man-hours by 21%.
  • Improved safety, work, and inspection processes resulting in zero state or federal violations in eight years.
  • Instituted safety, work, and inspection processes resulting in only 2 customer complaints in the last 5 years.
  • Contributed to new plant startup and implementation of processes for manufacturing, shipping and receiving and inventory management.
  • Oversaw production budget and approved expenditures to direct spending.

Owner

Inter-Mountain Insurance Agency
Bristol, VA
02.1987 - 09.1991
  • Worked with different insurance companies to sell and service customers.
  • Won a number of awards including
  • Life of Virginia - Agent of the month 14 times - Olympic Club 2 times - 500 Club 2 times -
  • Commonwealth Insurance - Marketer of the year
  • Aetna - Leading bold Agent of the Year - Pace Setter Award 3 times - USA Agent of Quater 4 times - Auto Leader 2 times

Store Manager

Eckerd Drugs
Johnson City, TN
10.1983 - 02.1987
  • Balanced sales, reconciled cash and made bank deposits to facilitate opening and closing duties.
  • Developed strategies to maximize sales and profitability. Help develop a scanning system.
  • Recruited, trained, and supervised all employees.
  • Hired as a manager trainee, promoted to assistant manager in three weeks, and to manager in four months.
  • I moved to mid-management in two years.
  • Recruited, trained and supervised new employees.

Supervisor of Collections, Legal, and Recovery

Dominion National Bank
Bristol, VA
08.1980 - 10.1983
  • Negotiated payment plans with customers experiencing financial hardship.
  • Handled recovery and loss on loans.
  • Checked automobile dealerships' floor plan.
  • Represented the bank in all legal actions.
  • Supervised collectors.

Education

Political Science

University of Tennessee, Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Emory And Henry College
Henry, VA

Skills

  • Budgeting and finance
  • Staff training and development
  • Route planning
  • Warehouse management
  • Safety compliance
  • Communication
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Team building
  • Reliability
  • Vendor management
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Decision-making
  • Self motivation

Affiliations

  • TSSAA Wrestling Supervisor
  • Worked with a number of NASCAR Teams part time (weekend warrior)
  • Coached football (kicker and punters) at Carson Newman College 2008-2014

Accomplishments

  • Wrestling Hall of Fame Class of 2018

Certification

  • Dangerous Good" Shipper
  • Environmental and Regulator Trainer
  • Hazardous Materials Air Shipping

Education and Training

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Timeline

Car Chief

Shepherd Racing
08.2017 - 09.2020

Regional Sales Manager

Sherwin-Williams
08.2001 - 06.2017

Chemial Coating Plant Manager

Sherwin-Williams
09.1991 - 12.2001

Owner

Inter-Mountain Insurance Agency
02.1987 - 09.1991

Store Manager

Eckerd Drugs
10.1983 - 02.1987

Supervisor of Collections, Legal, and Recovery

Dominion National Bank
08.1980 - 10.1983

Political Science

University of Tennessee, Chattanooga

Emory And Henry College
JEFF Arnold