John Jablonski
Binghamton,NY
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Retired
N/a
02.2006 - Current
Company Owner
Home Improvements And Repairs
02.2000 - 04.2006
- Observed each employee's strengths and initiated a mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging employee feedback and implementing necessary changes for organizational success.
- Motivated employees to consistently improve performance through company-wide incentive plans.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
- Managed [eight] employees by supervising daily tasks.
Store Manager
Nationwide Furniture Warehouse
08.1994 - 06.1999
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Optimized labor scheduling according to store needs while adhering to budget constraints, maximizing productivity without compromising service quality.
- Mentored new hires during their onboarding process, ensuring they were well-equipped to excel in their roles from day one.
- Implemented a loyalty program that boosted repeat business and increased overall sales revenue.
- Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
- Maintained open lines of communication with corporate headquarters, sharing pertinent information about store performance and requesting support when needed.
- Supervised guests at front counter, answering questions regarding products.
- Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Developed strategies for attracting new customers by analyzing demographic data and conducting targeted marketing initiatives.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Addressed customer complaints promptly and professionally, resolving issues to maintain positive relationships with clientele.
- Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
Combat Engineer
United States Army Reserves, E-3
02.1985 - 02.1991
- Increased unit proficiency by leading rigorous training exercises in demolitions, mine warfare, and obstacle construction.
- Memorized [Area of expertise] policies and led training for company personnel.
- Rated job performance for [Number] subordinates providing timely and effective feedback.
- Constructed durable bridges, roads, and field fortifications to facilitate troop movements and logistics support.
- Constructed floating bridges and temporary roadways to facilitate movement of large convoys of equipment and personnel to and from battle areas.
- Upheld [Branch] dress and appearance regulations for professional appearance.
- Upheld code of conduct and maintained professionalism in stressful situations.
- Worked weekends and long hours in deployed locations to complete [Type] taskings.
- Placed explosives and performed mine-sweeping activities on land.
- Maintained 100% accountability of assigned equipment worth more than $[Amount].
- Constructed and camouflaged infantry positions and equipment to prevent detection.
- Conducted ground reconnaissance for roads, bridges and tunnels and reported findings to commander.
- Trained in use of tear gas, passive ordnance, and explosives.
- Employed, fired and recovered anti-personnel and anti-tank mines.
- Enhanced team efficiency by developing and implementing tactical plans for combat engineering tasks.
- Coordinated with unit leadership and direct superiors for taskings and managed subordinates to execute.
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH09.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Applied Behavioral Science
University of Arizona Global Campus
Chandler, Arizona03.2023
GED -
Adult Learning Center
Albany, New York11.1999
Skills
- Networking
- Quality Assurance
- Data Management
- Recordkeeping
- Critical Thinking
- Research
- Self-Directed
- Conflict Resolution
- Analytical Thinking
- Organizational Skills
- Active Listening
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Problem Resolution
- Calm Under Pressure
- Interpersonal Communication
- Time Management
- Multitasking
Affiliations
- National Honor Society
Timeline
Retired
N/a
02.2006 - Current
Company Owner
Home Improvements And Repairs
02.2000 - 04.2006
Store Manager
Nationwide Furniture Warehouse
08.1994 - 06.1999
Combat Engineer
United States Army Reserves, E-3
02.1985 - 02.1991
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor of Arts - Applied Behavioral Science
University of Arizona Global Campus
GED -
Adult Learning Center