John Funk
Castle Rock,CO
Summary
Proactive business leader with experience in all levels of operations, sales, and personnel management I work best in teams as a servant leader with a winsome and persuasive communication style.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Designer / Regional Manager
Mosaic Outdoor Living & Landscapes And Colorado Custom Decks
02.2022 - 09.2024
- Immediately increased profitability from a net loss of (-$0.5M) to positive $0.5M profit.
- Lead designer responsible for sales in the Pikes Peak Region.
- Managed team of 7 employees providing coaching and professional growth to improve efficiency at every position.
- Oversaw all business operations, hiring/firing, sales, project management, and janitorial duties.
- Sold $1.4M in design contracts and managed over $2.5M total sales in the current year to date.
Entrepreneur in Real Estate
Monument Real Estate
01.2017 - 02.2022
- Established a successful real estate development business by researching market opportunities, creating a business plan, and securing funding.
- Raised capital to invest in short-term investment real estate development projects.
- Top 5% in closed transaction volume nationwide.
- Managed and trained a team of REALTORS in a proven process to successfully close home sales in less than 10 showings per client.
- Licensed REALTOR well versed in contract law, negotiation, and sales.
Physical Trainer
Clarke Athletics
01.2015 - 01.2017
- NSCA Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS).
- Trained elite, professional hockey players under Cosmo Clarke.
- Worked well within a small team of three trainers.
Father
Stay at Home Dad
05.2013 - 01.2015
- Studied for National Strength & Conditioning Association exam.
- Passed Certified Strength & Conditioning Coach Exam on first attempt.
- Conducted market research and developed business plans for future opportunities.
- Cared for my newborn and supported my wife's career development.
Science Teacher
Uplift Education
08.2011 - 08.2013
- Awarded position in the Teach For America (TFA) Leadership Cohort responsible for casting vision and developing curriculum for leadership development within TFA.
- Recognized as "Rookie Teacher of the Year" (2011-2012).
- Selected to Uplift Education Leadership Pipeline, which prepared teachers for Principal and other leadership roles across the network.
- Licensed TX Science Teacher Grade 4-8.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Baylor University
Waco, TX05.2011
Skills
- High Emotional Intelligence
- Team Leadership
- Time Management & Organization
- Collaborative, Solutions-Oriented Thinking
- Sales Expertise
- Analytical, Data-Driven Decision Maker
- Proactive, Self-Starter
Timeline
Lead Designer / Regional Manager
Mosaic Outdoor Living & Landscapes And Colorado Custom Decks
02.2022 - 09.2024
Entrepreneur in Real Estate
Monument Real Estate
01.2017 - 02.2022
Physical Trainer
Clarke Athletics
01.2015 - 01.2017
Father
Stay at Home Dad
05.2013 - 01.2015
Science Teacher
Uplift Education
08.2011 - 08.2013
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Baylor University
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