Jeff Fatherree
Waxahachie,TX
Summary
Self-motivated professional successful in seizing viable opportunities for expansion and innovation in business. Background in increasing profits, reducing costs and transforming customer service standards. Talented Owner with excellent marketing, customer service and facility oversight skills and more than 12 years of experience. Highly effective and comfortable working with people at all levels in organization. Motivated business professional bringing 16 years of entrepreneurial experience. Dedicated and personable with extensive experience in managing administrative and marketing operations. Well-versed in training, educating, motivating and supporting staff members. Results-driven Marketer with forward-thinking approach centered on company success and competitive growth. Demonstrated record of success in building successful teams and managing profitable operations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-Owner/Operator
Selling Our Soles LLC
11.2017 - 07.2023
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
- Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
- Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
- Trained and developed team members to build human capital.
- Conducted target market research to discover customer needs and analyze competitor trends.
- Established, optimized and enforced business policies to maintain consistency across industry operations.
- Generated revenues yearly and effectively capitalized on industry growth.
- Founded and managed [Type] business, growing revenue to $[Amount] in first year.
Business Owner
A Canvas Social
01.2015 - 08.2017
- Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Conducted target market research to discover customer needs and analyze competitor trends.
- Worked with marketing teams to create print and online advertisements to bring in new customers.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Management Information Systems
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TXSkills
- Operations Management
- Consulting
- Cash Flow Optimization
- Project Oversight
- Mission and Vision
- Product Branding
- Employee Motivation and Performance
- Issue Identification
- Human Resource Management
- Staff Training
- Results Orientation
- Operational Analysis
- Improve Policies
- Program Creation and Implementation
- Expectation Management
- Business Development
- Balanced Work Ethic
- Merchandising
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Quality Management Systems
- Change and Growth Management
- Risk and Mitigation Analysis
- Analytical and Critical Thinker
- Photographic Editing
- Project Management
- Marketing and Advertising
- Quality Control Planning
- Reducing Costs
- Business Planning
- Business Launch
- Innovative and Visionary
- Strategize Plans
- Marketing
- Develop Business Structures
- Corporate Strategy and Development
Timeline
Co-Owner/Operator
Selling Our Soles LLC
11.2017 - 07.2023
Business Owner
A Canvas Social
01.2015 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Management Information Systems
The University of Texas At Arlington
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