John Ealey
Killeen
Summary
Seasoned small business owner with several years of experience in operations management, business strategy and financial management. Demonstrated success in capitalizing on new trends and technologies to drive business development initiatives and achieve sales goals.
Take-charge professional delivering executive support and team leadership to business operations. Dependable and detail-oriented to manage multiple tasks and priorities. Broad experience includes office management, accounting, accounts receivable, invoicing, dispatching, database management, vendor negotiations and contract management. Recognized for exemplary customer service and team collaboration.
Hands-on Fueler with experience in aircraft fueling, loading, and balancing. Adept in providing maintenance to fueling stations. Hardworking and detail-oriented with excellent customer service skills. Seeking exciting new position to apply expertise with an established organization.
Qualified Fueler with background in safely handling and dispensing various types of fuel. Notable experience maintaining fuel logs, conducting safety inspections, and ensuring adherence to safety protocols. Strengths include strong problem-solving skills, ability to work under pressure, and commitment to meeting stringent industry standards. Success in previous roles marked by improved safety measures and efficiency in operations.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Owner
Shop and go
Killeen
04.2017 - 04.2023
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Maintained records of sales, profits and losses within the store.
- Improved productivity initiatives, managing budgets and accounts, coordinating itinerary and scheduling appointments.
- Performed daily operations such as opening and closing the store, cashiering, stocking merchandise.
- Negotiated with vendors to gain optimal pricing on products resulting in substantial increase in profit margin.
- Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends.
- Prepared for new product lines and seasonal changes by running in-store and online clearance events.
Auto Body Repair Technician
Killeen paint and body
Killeen
02.2012 - 08.2015
- Covered bumpers, windows and trim with masking tape to prevent overspray or damage to adjacent areas.
- Removed old paint from the vehicle's surface using chemical strippers or power tools such as grinders and sanders.
- Aligned doors, hoods, trunks, bumpers, fenders, headlights and taillights according to manufacturer specifications.
- Performed complete body repair and painting of vehicles, including minor dents, scratches, rust spots, and other blemishes.
- Reattached panels and welded connections to return vehicles to proper shapes.
Fuler
US Army
Fort Hood
08.2005 - 07.2007
- Coordinated with other departments such as maintenance and catering for smooth operations flow within the hangar.
- Checked tire pressure and levels of fuel, motor oil or other fluids, adding air or fluids as required.
- Inspected fuel tanks for leaks or other damages, replenished fuel as needed.
- Monitored fuel levels in tanks and refilled when necessary while ensuring proper labeling of tanks and containers.
- Managed inventory of aviation fuels stored at hangars on a weekly basis according to company policy.
- Checked fuel quality by testing samples against established standards before loading into aircrafts.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Small Business Management
National American University
Rapid City, SD06-2020
Associate of Arts - Automotive Engineering
Greenville Technical College
Greenville, SC05-2002
Skills
- Sales management
- Inventory control
- Vendor negotiation
- Budget management
Timeline
Store Owner
Shop and go
04.2017 - 04.2023
Auto Body Repair Technician
Killeen paint and body
02.2012 - 08.2015
Fuler
US Army
08.2005 - 07.2007
Associate of Applied Science - Small Business Management
National American University
Associate of Arts - Automotive Engineering
Greenville Technical College