Joshua Arnett
Bunnell,FL
Summary
Motivated business professional bringing 7 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. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Proven leader with engaging demeanor and success working in most demanding environments. Talented in training and mentoring successful teams.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Business Owner/Operator
CBD Wellness LLC.
04.2019 - 04.2022
- Oversaw end-to-end business processes to maintain proficiency and profitability.
- Served as primary point-of-contact with suppliers and contractors to achieve inventory expectations.
- Monitored staff performance for 23 employees, providing final-say assessment over inquiries.
- Served as principal stakeholder over organization's complete operations.
- Led screening, hiring and staff scheduling to maintain compliance with group goals.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
Business Owner
Savage Society Vapor Lounge
10.2017 - 06.2020
- Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business resulting in 20% increase in business sustainability.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Conducted target market research to discover customer needs and analyze competitor trends.
- Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
- Adhered to regulatory and policy changes and made necessary adjustments to maintain overall success.
- Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Trained and guided 5 team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of 5 team members.
Special Tactics Inspector
United States Air Force, USAF
04.2004 - 05.2020
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications and missed deadlines.
- Trained in small arms, anti-armor and indirect fire weapons.
- Worked in dirty and uncomfortable conditions, sometimes in dangerous, deployed locations.
- Dealt with inter-company conflicts to remove obstacles to troop readiness.
- Gave individual evaluations based on fitness and combat readiness. Resulting in 100% Pass rate
- Operated surveillance radar, communication systems and identification equipment.
- Upheld code of conduct and maintained professionalism in stressful situations.
- Coordinated with unit leadership and direct superiors for taskings and managed subordinates to execute.
- Trained in conflict resolution among subordinates, equals and superiors.
Education
No Degree - Budtending Certification
Oaksterdam University
Oakland, CA12.2023
No Degree - Comprehensive Installation Program
Installer Institute
Daytona Beach, FL05.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Mechanical Engineering Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL08.2016
No Degree - Senior Noncommisioned Officer Academy
Air University
Montgomery, AL06.2016
No Degree - Non Commisioned Officer Academy
Air University
Montgomery, AL07.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Intelligence Studies
American Military University
Charles Town, WV05.2010
No Degree - Airman Leadership School
Air University
Montgomery, AL04.2010
Skills
- Personnel Management
- Financial Reporting
- Inventory Control
- Risk and Mitigation Analysis
- Competitor Trend Research
- Defining Company Vision
- Change and Growth Management
- Management Team Leadership
Certification
- MECP Certified
- MESA Certified
- Audio Systems Certification ( A.S.C.)
- Security System Certification (S.S.C)
Timeline
Business Owner/Operator
CBD Wellness LLC.
04.2019 - 04.2022
Business Owner
Savage Society Vapor Lounge
10.2017 - 06.2020
Special Tactics Inspector
United States Air Force, USAF
04.2004 - 05.2020
No Degree - Budtending Certification
Oaksterdam University
No Degree - Comprehensive Installation Program
Installer Institute
Associate of Applied Science - Mechanical Engineering Technology
Community College of The Air Force
No Degree - Senior Noncommisioned Officer Academy
Air University
No Degree - Non Commisioned Officer Academy
Air University
Bachelor of Arts - Intelligence Studies
American Military University
No Degree - Airman Leadership School
Air University
- MECP Certified
- MESA Certified
- Audio Systems Certification ( A.S.C.)
- Security System Certification (S.S.C)
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