Diligent business manager with over 25+ years of experience maintaining seamless business operations. Smoothly administers budgets, trains staff and monitors procedures to maximize efficiency and balance objectives with operational requirements. Exceptional inventory management, loss prevention and vendor negotiation performance.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager
Lawrence County Building Supply, Inc
09.2019 - Current
Trained employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles.
Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions.
Administered annual operating and capital budget to facilitate profitability.
Reviewed monthly financial results with partners to identify opportunities to improve profitability.
Applied continuous improvement program in daily activities to boost productivity, improve quality and reduce costs.
Set sales and profit goals and implemented plans to correct performance deficiencies.
Interviewed, hired and trained new employees.
Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
Account Management
Southern Electric Works, Inc
04.2004 - 08.2019
Sought out key decision-makers and tailored solutions to address business challenges.
Utilized sales data to evaluate sales performance and make proper adjustments.
Negotiated product pricing, freight rates and delivery and payment terms to beat competition and elevate client retention.
Recruited sales team members and coordinated team activities to maximize sales and minimizing costs.
Project Manager / Manager
Curtis H. Stout Company
04.1994 - 02.2002
Built solid relationships with subcontractors to optimize cost savings and complete jobs within set deadlines.
Forecasted, scheduled and monitored project timelines, personnel performance and cost efficiency.
Created project plans with established timelines, assigned to appropriate teams and managed workflow throughout construction.
Managed entire project life cycle from initial concept through final delivery.
Managed building and system start-up to achieve project goals, specifications and contract requirements.
Created detailed report on strengths and weaknesses of current project management for client companies.
Demonstrated and taught how to close out major, challenging projects without alienating customers or losing money on projects.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
University of Southern Mississippi
12.1993
Skills
Staff development
Contract development and management
Planning
Issue and conflict resolution
Customer service
Team leadership
Time management
Decision-making
Staff management
Staff training and development
Education and Training
other
Affiliations
Board President Jayess Topeka Tilton Water Assoc.
Deacon and Youth Leader at Topeka Baptist Church
Timeline
Manager
Lawrence County Building Supply, Inc
09.2019 - Current
Account Management
Southern Electric Works, Inc
04.2004 - 08.2019
Project Manager / Manager
Curtis H. Stout Company
04.1994 - 02.2002
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management