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John Nelson
Business & Marketing Optimization Strategist
New Caney,TX
Summary
Seasoned small business owner with several years of experience in business 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. Evangelist for business and marketing optimization strategies powered by foundational business processes.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
JKL Works
Kingwood, TX
06.2018 - Current
- I reveal at least $50,000 in unclaimed profit for each client and provide the roadmap to achieve it.
- Early part-time success yielded 1 customer per month for one client and 5-6 new sales after updating their online presence.
- Proficient with over 40 business and marketing strategies for your success or for my small business.
Territory Sales Manager
Moveable Container Storage
Raleigh, NC
01.2020 - 09.2021
- Until acquired in 2021 by Williams Scotsman / Mobile Mini, led the Houston office consolidating operations from outsourced providers and averaged 10 sales per month
- Also serving as an in-house marketing consultant, our calls at all locations dramatically increased after I updated our online presence.
Managing Partner
Green Trailer & Equipment Corp.
Cleveland, TX
07.2015 - 02.2020
- I had an active role running IT and marketing for this trailer and building dealer while selling containers, Graceland Buildings, and trailers to help the company
- Though I left active participation in 2020, I assist with technology and marketing needs as we prepare to sell and transfer ownership later this year
- There was one notable failure here of a trailer parts company I was the GM for which taught me the value of analyzing your market potential and the value of saying "no" to some opportunities.
Director of Business Operations / Managing Partner
Direct Chassis & Equipment
Kingwood, TX
06.2004 - 06.2015
- Led IT and HR processes including fostering communications processes with our Chinese supplier and rolling out benefits for a total of nearly 200 employees at offices in South Gate, CA, and Tennessee Colony, TX as part of a partnership with Texas Correctional Industries to manufacture trailers
- Later served as purchasing and warranty administrator for equipment manufacturing.
Communications Specialist
HSB Reliability Technologies
Kingwood, TX
02.1997 - 05.2002
- I served as "The IT Department" for 40+ engineering consultants in an era before remote desktop access was practical, along with administrating their website and GroupWise e-mail
- The most important reason for this entry is that I learned how to do, and the value of, business process mapping
- Much like I do now, we communicated to our clients how they could recover practical savings and value with resources they already had in smart, less controversial ways than simply cutting costs
- This is a lost art that I aim to bring back.
Education
Master of Arts in Communication Studies -
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA05.2007
Bachelor of Arts in Radio And Television -
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX05.1994
Skills
- Business Operations
- Marketing Strategies
- KPI Management
- Process Optimization
- Marketing & Business Technology
- Business Leadership
- Strategic Marketing
- Training & Performance Development
Accomplishments
- Locally coordinated Houston Office Operations as directed by North Carolina-based Corporate Leadership
- Speced and Implemented two simultaneous Employee Health Insurance rollouts in Texas and California offices
- Rode the [then] BP MS 150 Houston to Austin Bicycle Tour Six TImes averaging 160 miles per trip and raising around $3,000 for Multiple Schlorosis Research
- Coached my [then] 7-year-old daughter's soccer team
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeContract WorkGig WorkWork Location
RemoteHybridImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureWork from home optionSoftware
Most Customer Relationship Management software
Most Project Management software
Microsoft and Google Office Suites
Adobe Creatieve Suite or Alternatives
WordPress, Webflow and Domain Management systems
Core Values
- If you take care of the company, the company should take care of you
- Taking Massive Action + Consistency + Persistence + Patience = Success
- Take time to work ON your business not just IN your business
- In Life as in many things, there is always a next step
- Never miss an opportunity to teach others, but learn when to use words to do so
Timeline
Territory Sales Manager
Moveable Container Storage
01.2020 - 09.2021
Owner
JKL Works
06.2018 - Current
Managing Partner
Green Trailer & Equipment Corp.
07.2015 - 02.2020
Director of Business Operations / Managing Partner
Direct Chassis & Equipment
06.2004 - 06.2015
Communications Specialist
HSB Reliability Technologies
02.1997 - 05.2002
Master of Arts in Communication Studies -
University of Northern Iowa
Bachelor of Arts in Radio And Television -
Sam Houston State University
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