John Dwyer
Golden Valley,MN
Summary
Talented Owner with excellent marketing, customer service and facility oversight skills and more than 40 years of experience. Highly effective and comfortable working with people at all levels in organization. Creative Business Owner with exceptional background spent in lighting. Proven leader with engaging demeanor and success working in most demanding environments. Talented in training and mentoring successful teams.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager/Owner
Electric Crafrsman
Hopkins, MN
11.1990 - 05.2018
- 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.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
- Reconciled daily sales, returns and financial reports in QuickBooks.
- Remained up-to-date on current trends and attended industry trade shows and markets to view and order inventory.
Assistant Manager/Sales Representative
Thompson Lighting
Minnetonka, MN
08.1976 - 05.1992
- Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
- Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
- Resolved problems with high-profile customers to maintain relationships and increase return customer base.
- Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.
- Engaged in product training, demonstrations, consumer awareness, branding and acquisition initiatives to raise awareness and revenues.
Education
Accounting
Hennepin Technical College
Minneapolis, MNBusiness Administration And Management
Hennepin Technical College
Minneapolis, MNMachine Shop Technology
Hennepin Technical College
Minneapolis, MNHigh School Diploma -
DeLasalle High School
Minneapolis, MN05.1972
Skills
- Relationship and Team Building
- Investor Relations
- Profit and Loss Management
- Budget Planning
- Integrity and Transparency
- Employee Motivation and Performance
- Industry Expertise
Timeline
Manager/Owner
Electric Crafrsman
11.1990 - 05.2018
Assistant Manager/Sales Representative
Thompson Lighting
08.1976 - 05.1992
Accounting
Hennepin Technical College
Business Administration And Management
Hennepin Technical College
Machine Shop Technology
Hennepin Technical College
High School Diploma -
DeLasalle High School
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