Motivated business professional bringing 33 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
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Installer Sales
Pennco Exteriors LLC
07.1990 - Current
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.
Established foundational processes for business operations.
Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
Managed purchasing, sales, and customer accounts
Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
Construction Trades Instructor
Fairfield Community High School
08.2005 - 06.2010
Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
Developed and clearly presented classroom rules, guidelines and objectives.
Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.
Communicated student progress to parents and guardians.
Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
Promoted classroom safety, collaboration and best practices.
Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.