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J. Mark Clemente

Warren,Ohio

Summary

Successful Owner/Operator with expertise in sales industry and insights on competitors and clientele. Dedicated leader maintains professional relationships and negotiates beneficial deals. My experience includes finance and insurance. Have bought and sold over 40 residential real estate deals. Ran all advertising and marketing campaigns. Produced TV, Radio, News Paper and Magazine Hard Copy, Digital, social media, and Website ads. Hired, trained, and managed over 100 sales people over the years.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner Operator

Swift Note Funding
Warren, OH
01.2022 - Current

Small Business Loan Broker. Arranging financing from $20,000 to $4,000,000. Direct private money lender for real estate investors.

www.loans@swiftnotefundingloans.com

  • Provided exceptional customer service, addressing issues promptly to ensure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Developed business plan, processes and procedures to provide superior [Product and Service] to customers.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing high-quality services and timely communication.
  • Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
  • Managed daily operations for optimal efficiency, streamlining processes to reduce costs.

Owner Operator Direct In-home Sales Company

J M Clemente CO. Ltd
04.1999 - 03.2019
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Successfully navigated challenging economic conditions by making informed decisions that protected the business''s financial stability.
  • Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
  • Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Established a positive workplace culture that fostered employee engagement, collaboration, and loyalty.
  • Implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and attract new customers.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
  • Used knowledge of market trends to create value-added solutions resulting in significant increase in revenues.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall costs for the business.
  • Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.
  • Mentored staff members on best practices in customer service and sales techniques, leading to increased performance levels.
  • Streamlined operations to improve efficiency, enabling more time to be spent on strategic planning and decisionmaking.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
  • Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
  • Achieved financial growth with strategic planning, cost control measures, and targeted marketing efforts.
  • Evaluated industry competition regularly to maintain a competitive advantage in the marketplace.
  • Diversified revenue streams by exploring new markets and developing innovative products or services tailored to those markets'' needs.
  • Conducted target market research to discover customer needs and analyze competitor trends.
  • Generated revenues yearly and effectively capitalized on industry growth.
  • Expanded product offerings by researching market trends and identifying potential growth opportunities.
  • Established, optimized and enforced business policies to maintain consistency across industry operations.
  • Discovered areas of improvement by generating quarterly operational and sales reports.
  • Trained and developed team members to build human capital.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
  • Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.

Education

Associate of Arts -

Kent State University
Kent, OH
04.1975

High School Diploma -

Niles Mckinley HS
Niles,Ohio
05.1973

Skills

  • Operations Management
  • Staff Training and Development
  • DOT Compliance
  • Negotiation
  • Marketing expertise
  • Strong Work Ethic

Timeline

Owner Operator

Swift Note Funding
01.2022 - Current

Owner Operator Direct In-home Sales Company

J M Clemente CO. Ltd
04.1999 - 03.2019

Associate of Arts -

Kent State University

High School Diploma -

Niles Mckinley HS
J. Mark Clemente