John Prendergast
Fayetteville,NY
Summary
Self-motivated professional successful in seizing viable opportunities for expansion and innovation in business. Background in increasing profits, reducing costs and transforming customer service standards. Experienced in leading and supervising operational and sales teams. Motivated business professional bringing 30 years of entrepreneurial experience. Dedicated and personable with extensive experience in managing administrative and sales operations and personnel. Well-versed in training, educating, motivating and supporting staff members.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
Self Employed Services
06.2012 - 06.2016
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
Vice President of Operations
Hatteras Networks
06.2000 - 09.2002
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
- Set clear goals to monitor targets and offered real-time input on performance and motivation.
- Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
Vice President
Technauts Corp
04.1998 - 10.2000
- Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.
Education
No Degree - Various Technical Courses
Data General Corp
Southborough, MA06.1982
Certificate of Graduation - Computer Technician
Control Data Institute
Burlington, MA06.1973
High School Diploma -
Beverly High School
Beverly, MA05.1966
Skills
- Personnel Management
- Operations Management
- Budget Development
- Hiring
- Staffing
- Relationship Management
Timeline
Owner/Operator
Self Employed Services
06.2012 - 06.2016
Vice President of Operations
Hatteras Networks
06.2000 - 09.2002
Vice President
Technauts Corp
04.1998 - 10.2000
No Degree - Various Technical Courses
Data General Corp
Certificate of Graduation - Computer Technician
Control Data Institute
High School Diploma -
Beverly High School