John Russell Parks
Summary
An accomplished and energetic individual with a solid history of achievement in athletics and teaching. A motivated leader with strong organizational and prioritization abilities. Areas of expertise include leadership, sales, and management.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager/Sales
Brumfield Feed
12.2020 - Current
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners, enhancing loyalty and collaboration.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Formulated and implemented policies and procedures that streamlined operations and improved workflow.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations to optimize resource allocation.
Wrestling Coach
Woodford County High School
08.2010 - Current
- As a member of the Woodford County School system, the wrestling program has once again made itself a well-known powerhouse and organization
- Recruited talented individuals for wrestling program via outreach initiatives at local feeder schools and clubs.
- Demonstrated proper technique for penetrating, lifting and pinning for team and coaching staff.
- Recruited talented individuals for the wrestling program via outreach initiatives at local feeder schools and clubs.
Assistant Stable Manager/ Horse ID (sales)
Keeneland Association
Lexington
01.2017 - 12.2020
- Implemented strict health and safety protocols to improve horse care quality in daily stable management.
- Established strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and an increase in overall customer satisfaction ratings for the stables.
- Allocated guest rooms based on reservations and preferences.
- Resolved conflicts between staff members to maintain a positive working environment.
Warehouse manager/ loader
Quality Feeds
05.2012 - 11.2017
- Company Overview: Built strong customer loyalty, contributing to our business's reputation as a leading provider in the area
- Achieved status as largest dog food seller in region
- Supplied high-quality dog food to prestigious farms for racehorses, show horses, and farm animals nationwide
- Our small business was one of the most successful businesses in all of the surrounding areas because of our hard work and loyalty to our customers
- We at one time were the largest dog food seller in our region
- With numerous prestigious farms nearby, our company supplied some of the best racehorses, show horses, and farm animals in the nation
Training barn assistant
Kesmarc LLC
01.2009 - 04.2012
- Company Overview: Managed and rehabbed elite racehorses at Kesmarc LLC, ensuring optimal recovery and readiness for training and racing.
- Facilitated rehabilitation for injured equine athletes valued in millions, focusing on restoring health to enable return to competitive racing.
- While at Kesmarc LLC our company managed and rehabbed some of the best racehorses in the world
- As a rehabilitation center for injured equine athletes worth millions of dollars, we strived to get them as healthy as possible so they could return to training and racing
Education
High School Diploma - sports medicine
Woodford County High School
University of Kentucky
Skills
- Sales strategy
- Leader
- Team collaboration
- Organizational skills
- Goal setting
- Effective communication
- Prompt and efficient
- Disciplined
- Hardworking
Timeline
Manager/Sales
Brumfield Feed
12.2020 - Current
Assistant Stable Manager/ Horse ID (sales)
Keeneland Association
01.2017 - 12.2020
Warehouse manager/ loader
Quality Feeds
05.2012 - 11.2017
Wrestling Coach
Woodford County High School
08.2010 - Current
Training barn assistant
Kesmarc LLC
01.2009 - 04.2012
High School Diploma - sports medicine
Woodford County High School
University of Kentucky