John Nolen
Olive Hill,KY
Summary
Results-driven entrepreneur with forward-thinking approach centered on company success and competitive growth. Demonstrated record of success in building successful teams and managing profitable operations. Astute Business Owner experienced in operations management, competitive analysis and financial management. Demonstrated success in growth and innovation. Capitalized on new trends and technologies to boost business initiatives and reach sales objectives. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
56
56
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Owner
JTS Holdings Llc.
Morehead, Kentucky
01.2008 - 12.2019
- procured a portfolio of residential and commercial real estate providing housing for off campus college students
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- .developed housing communities from farm land.
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
- Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
- Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
Business Owner/Operator
Nolen’s Construction Inc.
Morehead, Kentucky
05.1999 - 12.2018
- Oversaw end-to-end business processes to maintain proficiency and profitability In the utility construction services industry primarily telecoms
- Served as primary point-of-contact with utilities, suppliers and contractors to achieve project expectations.
- Led screening, hiring and staff scheduling to maintain compliance with group goals.
- Lent business acumen to meet day-to-day strategic objectives.
- Spearheaded business-related aims to meet tactical planning initiatives.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
- Achieved sales goals and increased revenue and profits through productive strategy development and organizational leadership.
- Optimized team hiring, training and performance.
- Remained up-to-date on current trends and attended industry trade shows and markets to view and order inventory.
- Employed prompt decision-making and in-depth research to resolve issues.
- Provided outstanding coaching to employees to boost productivity.
- Monitored staff performance, providing final-say assessment over inquiries.
- Served as principal stakeholder over organization's complete operations.
Retail Business Owner
Nolen’s Market Inc
Morehead, Kentucky
03.1991 - 01.2008
- built a multi store chain of c-stores from scratch, building from the ground up at the age of 21
- Achieved sales goals and increased revenue and profits through productive strategy development and organizational leadership.
- Optimized team hiring, training and performance.
- Input income and expense details into database to track business finances and address variances.
- Provided outstanding coaching to employees to boost productivity.
- Prioritized and allocated valuable resources to meet business targets.
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
- Successfully sold out the business in 2008
Owner Operator
Kwik Snax Llc.
Morehead, Kentucky
04.1993 - 05.1998
- Built a snack distributor and vending business through acquisition and acquiring new customers including schools, factories and retail businesses.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
- Successfully found a buyer and sold the business to new owners in 1998
Carpenter Foreman
Craig Construction Inc.
Olive Hill, Kentucky
05.1988 - 11.1990
- began work week after high school graduation
- in 1989 lead team to USVI after hurricane Hugo and completed new hospital and multi unit residential housing over a 2 year span
- Inspected work performed by carpentry crews to check completion of job specifications.
- Supervised teams of up to 20 employees, answering questions and providing feedback on work progress.
- Coordinated movement of materials and equipment to job sites, verifying supply readiness prior to project start.
- Observed all OSHA and corporate safety regulations and procedures to prevent mishaps and injuries on job sites.
Education
No Degree - Engineering (Pre-Engineering)
Morehead State
Morehead , Ky.High School Diploma -
West Carter High School
Olive Hill, Ky05.1988
Skills
- Board Oversight
- New Business Development
- Staff Management
- Executive Leadership
- Talent Allocation
- Employee Training
- Risk Mitigation and Management
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Operational Analysis
- Strategic Planning
- Sales Planning
- Professional Networking
- Team Leadership
- Sales Strategies
- Project Oversight
- Policy and Procedure Development
- Attention to Detail
- Business Optimization
- Contractor Management
- Analytical and Critical Thinker
- Performance Benchmarking
- Compliance Requirements
- Innovative and Visionary
- Thrive Under Pressure
- Adaptable and Flexible
Accomplishments
A entrepreneur who built numerous successful businesses over a wide range of industries over the years while successfully marketing and finding buyers for those businesses Along the way.
Timeline
Business Owner
JTS Holdings Llc.
01.2008 - 12.2019
Business Owner/Operator
Nolen’s Construction Inc.
05.1999 - 12.2018
Owner Operator
Kwik Snax Llc.
04.1993 - 05.1998
Retail Business Owner
Nolen’s Market Inc
03.1991 - 01.2008
Carpenter Foreman
Craig Construction Inc.
05.1988 - 11.1990
No Degree - Engineering (Pre-Engineering)
Morehead State
High School Diploma -
West Carter High School
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