Joel DeeStraw
Eugene
Summary
Dynamic co-owner at Blue Heron Herbs with a proven track record in inventory management and marketing strategies. Successfully enhanced brand awareness and customer engagement while ensuring safety compliance. Expert in operations management, I implemented innovative solutions that streamlined processes and resolved customer issues, fostering strong relationships and driving business growth.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-Owner
Blue Heron Herbs
Eugene
04.2014 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations including inventory management, budgeting, accounting, stocking and delivery/shipping processing.
- Directed marketing and advertising strategies to increase brand awareness and customer engagement.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed at all times within the workplace.
- Collaborated with another co-owner on strategic decisions related to the company's growth plan.
- Oversaw facility maintenance and upgrades to ensure a safe and efficient working environment.
- Coordinated special events such as product launches or promotional campaigns.
- Resolved any customer complaints or issues quickly in order to maintain positive relationships.
- Implemented new technologies to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to attract new customers.
Glass Art and Drinking Straw Producer
IShare Glass LLC
Eugene
11.2007 - Current
- Implemented quality control measures to maintain production standards.
- Monitored progress of projects to ensure timely completion according to quality standards.
- Generated original ideas and further developed ideas through research.
- Organized inventory of raw materials used in production process.
- Created pieces by hand for private customers or use as prototypes.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - General/ Forestry Major
Iowa State University
Ames, IASkills
- Inventory management
- Quality control
- Ordering from suppliers
- Marketing strategies
- Facility maintenance
- Product development
- Policy and procedure implementation
- Skilled with Microsoft and Apple software
- Operations management
- Safety compliance
- Equipment maintenance
- Machinery maintenance and operation
- Shipping and receiving
- Loading and unloading
- Order picking and processing
- Time management
- Inventory tracking
- Packaging and labeling
Affiliations
- I am a 48 year old married man and father of 4 girls
- I am a musician and play in an active band in Eugene.
- I am a sober, responsible, and friendly person.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Co-Owner
Blue Heron Herbs
04.2014 - Current
Glass Art and Drinking Straw Producer
IShare Glass LLC
11.2007 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - General/ Forestry Major
Iowa State University
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