Joseph Bugbee
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
Accomplished General Manager at Vandalay Brands, adept in financial administration and leadership, significantly enhancing sales and client relations. Excelled in vendor sourcing and team building, showcasing a results-driven approach with a focus on operational efficiency and loss prevention. Proven track record in fostering strong customer and employee relationships, driving business success. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Manager
Vandalay Brands
03.2018 - Current
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
Union Laborer
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
01.2019 - 01.2024
- Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks and trailers.
- Followed instructions and safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries.
Factory Production Worker
Juicedmilwaukee
02.2018 - 03.2020
- Operated [Number] machines proficiently and in compliance to safety standards.
- Carefully packaged finished products and prepared for shipment.
- Inspected final products to assess compliance with quality standards and established tolerances.
- Demonstrated proper use of equipment to newly hired employees to avoid workplace injuries.
Education
No Degree - Marketing
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI04.2025
High School Diploma -
Kohler High School
Kohler, WI06.2018
Skills
- Vendor Sourcing
- Schedule Management
- Financial Administration
- Loss Prevention
- Staff Supervision
- Operations Oversight
- Customer Relationship Management
- Workflow Planning
- Business Administration
- Relationship Building
- Leadership and team building
Certification
- Serve safe manager Training
- Bartender license
Timeline
Union Laborer
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
01.2019 - 01.2024
General Manager
Vandalay Brands
03.2018 - Current
Factory Production Worker
Juicedmilwaukee
02.2018 - 03.2020
No Degree - Marketing
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
High School Diploma -
Kohler High School
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