John DeYoung
Summary
Talented Owner with excellent marketing, customer service and facility oversight skills and more than 23 years of experience. Highly effective and comfortable working with people at all levels in organization.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Trailways On 27
12.2022 - Current
- 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.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
General Manager
White Stag Farms
05.2021 - 10.2022
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
General Manager
Imagefirst Healthcare Laundry
10.2020 - 05.2021
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
Owner
Commercial Towel Service
04.2003 - 10.2020
- 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.
- Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
Manager
Aramark Uniform Company
04.1999 - 03.2003
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
Education
High School Diploma -
Rock Island High School
Rock Island, ILSkills
- KPI Management
- Business Management
- Administrative Oversight
- Budget Administration
- Customer Relations
- Employee Development
- Bidding Processes
- Staff Hiring
- Small Business Operations
- Team Oversight
- Negotiation
- Partnership Development
- Talent Development
- Relationship Building
- Project Management
Timeline
Owner
Trailways On 27
12.2022 - Current
General Manager
White Stag Farms
05.2021 - 10.2022
General Manager
Imagefirst Healthcare Laundry
10.2020 - 05.2021
Owner
Commercial Towel Service
04.2003 - 10.2020
Manager
Aramark Uniform Company
04.1999 - 03.2003
High School Diploma -
Rock Island High School