JOHN CLAYTON "CLAY" NANCE
Myrtle Beach,SC
Summary
Pragmatic professional with solid experience in leadership roles. Adept at implementing strategic business plans, driving growth and improving operations. Skilled in financial management and stakeholder relations. Collaborative and dedicated to building and leading talented and motivated individuals.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Property Manager
Cool-N-Easy, LLC
Myrtle Beach, SC
01.1993 - Current
- Monitored timely receipt and reconciliation of rent collections in accordance with landlord and resident statutes.
- Evaluated and recommended changes in rental pricing strategies to remain competitive in market.
- Minimized vacancy periods by collaborating with building owners to strategize improvements to marketing initiatives, business plans and tenant outreach programs.
- Developed, reviewed and submitted property operating and capital budgets.
Director of Operations
Bay Naturals Healthy Market & Fresh Kitchen
Myrtle Beach, United States
08.2011 - 04.2022
- Defined, implemented and revised operational policies and guidelines.
- Oversaw day-to-day production activities in accordance with business objectives.
- Kept up-to-date with industry trends and identified areas of opportunity to drive improvements.
- Monitored budget and utilized operational resources.
- Worked collaboratively with functional leaders to implement new procedures and corrective actions to improve quality.
- Assessed performance management structures and implemented enhancements to improve frameworks and strengthen results.
- Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
- Modernized and improved operational procedures to increase productivity and profitability while tightly controlling costs.
Commercial/Residential Sales Representative
ADT Security
Charleston, SC
03.1996 - 12.1999
- Studied property listings, interviewed prospective clients, accompanied clients to properties and discussed condition of sales.
- Developed new business and managed new and existing clients.
- Drafted contracts for purchases, sales and installation workers for home repairs before move-ins and final steps.
- Educated over 15-20 weekly clients on buying and selling processes to increase customer satisfaction and understanding.
Sales Representative
Action Awnings, Inc
Surfside Beach, SC
01.1994 - 01.1996
- Created professional sales presentations and seminars to effectively demonstrate product features and competitive advantages.
- Developed and delivered engaging sales presentations to convey product benefits.
- Met with existing customers and prospects to discuss business needs and recommend optimal solutions.
- Effectively sold significant overstock of inventory, reducing overhead and improving cash flow.
Sales Manager
Morris Communications
Myrtle Beach, SC
06.1993 - 06.1994
- Managed order cycle to enhance business development and maintain sustainability and customer satisfaction.
- Monitored customer buying trends, market conditions and competitor actions to adjust strategies and achieve sales goals.
- Delivered engaging sales presentations to new clients, explaining technical information in simplified language to promote features and increase client base.
Sales Manager
Mr. Beeper, Inc.
Columbia, SC
01.1990 - 01.1993
- Managed order cycle to enhance business development and maintain sustainability and customer satisfaction.
- Monitored customer buying trends, market conditions and competitor actions to adjust strategies and achieve sales goals.
- Delivered engaging sales presentations to new clients, explaining technical information in simplified language to promote features and increase client base.
Education
Bachelor of Science - College of Math & Science - Biology
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC12.1990
Preparatory For SC Real Estate Sales - Real Estate
Columbia School of Real Estate
Columbia, SC06.1986
High School Diploma -
Myrtle Beach High School
Myrtle Beach, SC06.1985
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Quality Assurance
- Records Organization and Management
- Focus and Follow-Through
Timeline
Director of Operations
Bay Naturals Healthy Market & Fresh Kitchen
08.2011 - 04.2022
Commercial/Residential Sales Representative
ADT Security
03.1996 - 12.1999
Sales Representative
Action Awnings, Inc
01.1994 - 01.1996
Sales Manager
Morris Communications
06.1993 - 06.1994
Property Manager
Cool-N-Easy, LLC
01.1993 - Current
Sales Manager
Mr. Beeper, Inc.
01.1990 - 01.1993
Bachelor of Science - College of Math & Science - Biology
University of South Carolina
Preparatory For SC Real Estate Sales - Real Estate
Columbia School of Real Estate
High School Diploma -
Myrtle Beach High School