JOSEPH G. ADKINS
Pikeville,KY
Summary
Solution-oriented individual aiming to lead as a change agent and enhance overall public safety program performance through SMART goal setting, decision-making, strategic planning, and cost-saving measures. Proven track record of success in optimizing daily operations through continuous process improvement. Well-rounded experience in auto sales, B2B sales of security services, and incident command. Exceptional ability to develop innovative plans and evaluate current programs and policies related to public health and safety. Skillfully designs roadmaps to integrate and align interagency hazard control programs, contributing to operational readiness. Excels at opening communication channels to remove impediments for smoothly executing emergency response activities. Leverages tech-savviness to implement modern technology for supervising public safety issues and customizes solutions for resource control and capital management.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mayor Pro Team / City Commissioner (Elected)
City of Coal Run
Coal Run, KY
01.2017 - Current
- Developed strategies targeting betterment of municipal settings.
- Executed budgeting and expense forecasting to manage project expenditures.
- Implemented strategic controls to refine process efficiency and quality, preventing costs linked with operational setbacks.
Sales Manager
Walters Mazda Mitsubishi
Pikeville, KY
01.2015 - Current
- Developed strategic deal sets to equip sales teams with persuasive offerings.
- Secured customer financing by negotiating favorable conditions with banks.
- Maximized profit by effectively showcasing multiple aftermarket items available at the dealership.
- Applied multiple methods to evaluate auto recreational vehicles.
- Recorded details of routine and periodic vehicle inspections.
- Applied CRM strategies to streamline operations, strengthen customer relationships, and increase earnings.
Certified Firefighter / Board Member
Coal Run Fire Department
Coal Run, KY
02.2002 - Current
- Provide support and leadership to the Coal Run Emergency Response System using the best firefighting and hazards control practices
- Oversaw development and implementation of cross-divisional preparedness and response planning
- Correspond with department staff, other entities, and community partners for smooth execution of the emergency response
- Carry out response exercises with stakeholders and make revisions to align plans with regulations
- Recommend appropriate actions to initiate training for entities and individuals to improve preparedness
- Coordinate for on-time availability of fire control supplies and equipment and maintain required documentation and inventories for purchases
Project Manager
Appalachian Security, Inc.
Pikeville, KY
05.2006 - 01.2021
- Directed a team of 160 personnel to expedite client relations, sales, and recovery of mining & construction equipment
- Scheduled calls to increase B2B outreach for clients Mining & Construction industry
- Prepared communication formats and monitored associates' calls to the customers to maintain quality and recommended improvements
Sales Associate
Toyota on Nicholasville
Nicholasville, KY
07.2005 - 12.2005
Education
Real Estate License -
A-Pass-Weikel Institute
Lexington, KY01.2008
High School Diploma -
Pikeville High School
Pikeville, KY05.2005
Skills
- Planning and Implementation
- Project Management
- Process Improvement
- Decision Making
- Details-Oriented
- Relationship Building
- Collaboration
- Negotiating & Networking
- Strong Written and Verbal Communication Skills
- Research & Analysis
- Independent and Teamwork
- Scheduling & Monitoring
- Critical Thinking & Innovation
- Reporting & Forecasting
- Performance Assessments
- Multitasking
- Workload Prioritization
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Cost Control
- CRM
Occupational Development
- OSHA 30 hour general industry safety, 08/01/20
- Real Estate License, A-Pass-Weikel Institute, Lexington, KY, 01/01/08
Professional Attributes
- Possess excellent organizational skills coupled with experience in scaling operational capacity while effectively handling challenges and promoting constant innovation
- Hold an analytical mindset and conduct extensive market research to monitor trends and determine different KPIs to restructure end-to-end strategies
- Skilled in building professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders by using extraordinary strategies to communicate while interacting with a diverse base of people
Certification
- OSHA Certified
- State Driver's License
- CPR/AED Certification
- Passport
Timeline
Mayor Pro Team / City Commissioner (Elected)
City of Coal Run
01.2017 - Current
Sales Manager
Walters Mazda Mitsubishi
01.2015 - Current
Project Manager
Appalachian Security, Inc.
05.2006 - 01.2021
Sales Associate
Toyota on Nicholasville
07.2005 - 12.2005
Certified Firefighter / Board Member
Coal Run Fire Department
02.2002 - Current
Real Estate License -
A-Pass-Weikel Institute
High School Diploma -
Pikeville High School