Seasoned Business Owner/Operator well-versed in technical nuances and details governing top-notch organizational policy. Hands-on approach to drafting strategy and cultivating talent to meet complex, varying expectations. Brings strong business acumen, cultivated over more than fifteen-year period to deliver superior day-to-day business performance. Real-world practical experience serving suppliers, contractors and customers alike to streamline operations.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Business Owner/Operator
J&L Consignments
Holly Hill, South Carolina
02.2016 - 12.2021
Oversaw end-to-end business processes to maintain proficiency and profitability, also using programs such as Teams, Excel, Word, Powerpoint,and Quickbooks.
Served as primary point-of-contact with clients and vendors to achieve inventory expectations.
Monitored staff performance, providing final-say assessment over inquiries.
Served as principal stakeholder over organization's complete operations.
Led screening, hiring and staff scheduling to maintain compliance with group goals.
Spearheaded business-related aims to meet tactical planning initiatives.
Fostered CRM initiatives by promoting environment of interpersonal communication and customer service.
Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
Devised and deployed sales and marketing tactics to drive strategic growth and support achievement of revenue goals.
Kept all building areas and equipment functional and well-organized to promote business performance.
Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
Reconciled daily sales, returns and financial reports in QuickBooks.
Capitalized on social media platforms to increase market awareness and recruit sales agents.
Studied market to determine optimal pricing of goods and services and to capitalize on emerging opportunities.
Employed prompt decision-making and in-depth research to resolve issues.
Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.
Enhanced product awareness by taking pictures of new and available product offerings and posting to company's website and media accounts.
Provided outstanding coaching to employees to boost productivity.
Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
Real Estate Leasing Agent
Turley Towers
Barrow-in-Furness, United Kingdom
01.2011 - 08.2018
Greeted clients, showed homes, and prepared leases.
Responded to requests and scheduled appointments for property showings.
Assisted prospective tenants in paperwork completion and other logistics to facilitate smooth move-in processes.
Distributed and followed up on tenant renewal notices.
Responded to messages and inquiries from various parties and used well-developed active listening and open-ended questioning skills to promote quick issue resolution.
Resolved conflicts between tenants regarding noise, encroachments and parking.
Kept records accurate, detailed and fully compliant with reporting requirements to meet state, local and federal housing requirements.
Inspected properties before and after new tenant move-ins to schedule maintenance, cleaners and other services.
Verified tenant incomes and other information before accepting lease applications.
Collected monthly rent payments and other fees, always properly recording and processing money.
Held high approval rating and maintained customer loyalty with top-notch service.
Contracted maintenance workers based on tenant needs and acted quickly to maintain tenant satisfaction during emergency situations.
Helped clients find leases to suit needs such as handicapped access, pet-friendly locations and one-story configurations.
Oversaw monthly collections and maintained high payment rates by building positive relationships with tenants.
Maintained long-term relationships with property owners and other professionals to deliver best-in-class leasing consultation.
Worked with Propertyware software, OneDrive, Microsoft, Adobe.
Solutions Specialist
Verizon
Brookline, MA
01.2016 - 12.2017
Resolved customer issues quickly and efficiently to enhance overall customer satisfaction ratings.
Recommended new products and services to customers.
Answered customer questions about billing, account issues and upgrade possibilities.
Conducted troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures on customer devices.
Worked with the programs Teams, TechTeam, and Microsoft on a daily basis.
Installed operating systems, set up emails and updated programs.
Improved overall progress through working closely with staff members and streamlining processes.
Increased productivity by collaborating with management to develop process improvements.
Scheduled appointments for further services.
Worked closely with senior leadership to complete projects and solve complex issues on strict schedules and budgets.
Enhanced customer satisfaction ratings by resolving issues efficiently.
Optimized operational productivity and collaborated with staff to share and implement process improvements.
Sustained safety protocol, ensuring proper, cost-effective and safe handling equipment and material usage while adhering to OSHA standards.
Provided top product quality control and inspection, eliminating downtime to maximize revenue.
Identified issues through root cause analysis to implement corrective action.
Inspected products as part of adherence to quality standards.
Managed diverse projects and resolved complex issues to support timely completion.
Accountant Manager
Mazda Corporation
Charleston, SC
02.2014 - 11.2016
Established financial status by developing and implementing systems for collecting, analyzing, verifying and reporting financial information.
Accomplished accounting human resource objectives by recruiting and selecting new employees and clearly communicating job expectations.
Avoided legal challenges by understanding current and proposed legislation, enforcing accounting regulations and recommending new procedures.
Enforced and established proper accounting methods, policies and principles.
Achieved accounting operational objectives by contributing accounting information and recommendations to strategic plans and preparing and completing action plans.
Monitored and analyzed accounting data and produced financial reports or statements with SharePoint.
Managed journal entries, collection efforts, reconciliations and payroll processing.
Applied proper codes to invoices, files and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
Provided technical support to fellow colleagues upon request with printers, computer programs, and cellular devices.