John Kingston
Montauk,NY
Summary
Entrepreneurial Owner with experience and solid history of business success. Built operations from ground up with strategic and scalable approaches. Well-oriented to quickly identify and capitalize on emerging opportunities. Business-minded professional tackling any job task with gusto and precision. Determined Front Office Supervisor delivering exceptional service and responding to questions and inquiries quickly. Demonstrates positive attitude and readiness to adapt to different situations.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Riptide Millwork Inc.
Oakdale, NY
11.2010 - 12.2022
- Enhanced operational performance by developing effective business strategies, systems and procedures.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
- Appraised inventory levels on frequent basis, ordering new merchandise to keep quantities well-stocked.
- Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Employed and managed vendors by negotiating deliverables, cost and expected quality.
- Oversaw project execution, phase progress, workmanship and team performance to drive on-time completion of deliverables.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Mentored and trained new hires on sales techniques and customer service procedures.
- Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
- Analyzed industry trends to develop competitive strategies.
- Provided direction and guidance to employees.
- Determined pricing for products or services based on costs and competition.
- Established favorable relationships with vendors and contractors, facilitating contract negotiation and development of marketing and sales strategies.
- Reconciled daily sales, prepared bank deposits and assessed financial transaction reports.
Millwork Specialist
Fire Island Sea Clam Inc.
West Sayville, NY
01.2002 - 11.2010
- Operated machinery such as table saws, routers, planers, jointers, shapers safely while following all safety protocols.
- Inspected materials prior to use for quality assurance purposes.
- Assisted over [Number] customers per [Timeframe] by advising on merchandise selection and answering lumber-related questions.
- Followed company-established safety policies, in addition to equipment-specific instructions.
- Operated forklifts to pick customer orders in bulk areas.
- Facilitated inventory control by counting and organizing warehouse materials.
- Maximized production by going beyond basic job requirements to work with team members, train new workers and enhance efficiency.
- Maintained a clean work environment throughout the project duration.
- Analyzed work orders to assess workpiece specifications for determining tooling instructions.
- Optimized machine-driven cutting by setting controls, positioning tools and workpieces and monitoring production to make proactive adjustments.
- Unloaded and removed lumber from delivery trucks to place boards on appropriate racks according to grade and size.
- Maneuvered turning hand wheels of automatic feeding mechanisms to mill workpieces to specifications.
- Observed milling and planing machine operation to adjust controls with specified tolerances.
- Developed templates for complex millwork shapes using computer-aided design software programs.
- Sharpened dull tools with bench grinders.
- Researched new methods of production in order to improve efficiency in the shop environment.
Mortgage Loan Officer
E-Island Mortgage
Montauk, NY
09.1998 - 12.2001
- Assessed feasibility of loan approval by reviewing financial histories, available credit and current employment.
- Created reports summarizing activities such as originations, denials and delinquencies.
- Verified applicant information by consulting with outside agencies, credit bureaus and businesses.
- Helped clients fill out loan applications and find ideal loan options.
- Identified valuable solutions for customers with credit problems.
- Interacted with title companies, attorneys, surveyors and other third parties involved in the loan process.
- Stayed abreast of lending regulations, industry trends and market rates.
- Met with applicants to obtain information for loan applications and answer questions about loan process.
- Collaborated with company teams to expedite loan approval processes.
- Conducted interviews with prospective clients to gather information regarding loan applications.
- Set up debt payment plans based on client credit, income and assets.
- Evaluated existing customer accounts for refinancing opportunities or additional services offered by the company.
- Analyzed applicant financial and credit status, evaluating assets and risk to determine loan feasibility.
- Identified lending risks and implemented strategies to reduce loan defaults.
- Listened carefully to customer complaints and swiftly resolved issues by taking appropriate action.
- Developed relationships with real estate agents, builders and other referral sources in order to generate business leads.
- Gathered client debt, credit and income information to determine loan eligibility.
- Ensured compliance with all federal, state and local regulations related to mortgage lending.
- Attended industry events and seminars in order to stay abreast of changes in the mortgage banking industry.
Commercial Fisherman
FV Barbara Joan
Montauk, NY
11.1995 - 09.1998
- Participated in seminars related to sustainable fisheries management practices.
- Navigated boats towards schools of fish or known hunting grounds to optimize fishing returns.
- Kept detailed records of fish catches, including species, weight and location data.
- Inspected vessels for safety compliance prior to embarking on fishing trips.
- Monitored and interpreted weather to make proactive adjustments to operating plans.
- Used navigational knowledge and marine experience to keep vessel in target areas and maximize returns for each trip.
- Stored netting, cables, lines and ropes correctly to minimize wear and prevent damage.
- Performed repairs on damaged gear while out at sea.
- Returned undesirable or illegal catches to water and moved desired catches to holding areas.
- Maintained clean and functional ship by conducting thorough inspections and maintaining efficient preventive maintenance schedules.
- Adhered to all applicable laws regarding size limits, catch quotas and season restrictions.
- Monitored optimal fishing locations to maximize catch results on each trip.
- Loaded and unloaded cargo from boats onto docks or transportation vehicles.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations that may arise during a voyage.
- Cleaned decks of vessels after each trip and disposed of waste properly.
- Loaded and unloaded vessel equipment and supplies by hand or with aid of hoisting equipment.
- Communicated with crewmembers to coordinate efforts during fishing activities.
- Attended meetings with government officials concerning regulations changes.
- Identified target species using sonar systems and other navigational tools.
- Conducted routine maintenance on boat engines and other equipment.
- Provided guidance to new members of the crew regarding safety protocols.
- Worked with fellow crew members to bring in optimal results with each haul.
- Kept close eye on weather conditions, crew stamina and vessel operations to make effective decisions.
- Controlled temperature of fish storage areas according to industry standards.
- Kept gear and equipment in good working order by conducting inspections and completing minor repairs.
Commercial Fisherman
FV Restless
Montauk, NY
04.1985 - 09.1998
- Participated in seminars related to sustainable fisheries management practices.
- Navigated boats towards schools of fish or known hunting grounds to optimize fishing returns.
- Kept detailed records of fish catches, including species, weight and location data.
- Inspected vessels for safety compliance prior to embarking on fishing trips.
- Monitored and interpreted weather to make proactive adjustments to operating plans.
- Utilized specialized techniques such as trolling, jigging, long-lining and hand-lining.
- Used navigational knowledge and marine experience to keep vessel in target areas and maximize returns for each trip.
- Prepared bait for use in the fishing process.
- Stored netting, cables, lines and ropes correctly to minimize wear and prevent damage.
- Performed repairs on damaged gear while out at sea.
- Returned undesirable or illegal catches to water and moved desired catches to holding areas.
- Located schools with help of fish-finding equipment to keep operations efficient.
- Maintained clean and functional ship by conducting thorough inspections and maintaining efficient preventive maintenance schedules.
- Adhered to all applicable laws regarding size limits, catch quotas and season restrictions.
- Monitored optimal fishing locations to maximize catch results on each trip.
- Loaded and unloaded cargo from boats onto docks or transportation vehicles.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations that may arise during a voyage.
- Cleaned decks of vessels after each trip and disposed of waste properly.
- Loaded and unloaded vessel equipment and supplies by hand or with aid of hoisting equipment.
- Communicated with crewmembers to coordinate efforts during fishing activities.
- Attended meetings with government officials concerning regulations changes.
- Identified target species using sonar systems and other navigational tools.
- Conducted routine maintenance on boat engines and other equipment.
- Monitored weather conditions to determine when to start or stop fishing operations.
- Provided guidance to new members of the crew regarding safety protocols.
- Worked with fellow crew members to bring in optimal results with each haul.
- Kept close eye on weather conditions, crew stamina and vessel operations to make effective decisions.
- Maintained and operated fishing gear such as trawls, nets, lines and traps.
- Controlled temperature of fish storage areas according to industry standards.
- Used traps, rods, reels, tackle and net to collect fish and other marine life for human consumption.
- Kept gear and equipment in good working order by conducting inspections and completing minor repairs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bayport-Blue Point High School
Bayport, NY06-1981
Skills
- Marketing Tactics
- Labor Relations
- Business Management
- Administrative Oversight
Timeline
Owner
Riptide Millwork Inc.
11.2010 - 12.2022
Millwork Specialist
Fire Island Sea Clam Inc.
01.2002 - 11.2010
Mortgage Loan Officer
E-Island Mortgage
09.1998 - 12.2001
Commercial Fisherman
FV Barbara Joan
11.1995 - 09.1998
Commercial Fisherman
FV Restless
04.1985 - 09.1998
High School Diploma -
Bayport-Blue Point High School