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Joshua Gray

Kalamazoo,MI

Summary

I'm thrilled about the opportunity to join KP Cinemas as a manager and contribute to its continued success and growth. I'm passionate about building strong teams, proactively solving problems, and collaborating with the General Manager to provide the community with a clean and unforgettable cinema experience.


Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Co-Founder

Room 35 L.L.C.
01.2021 - Current
  • Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
  • Designed new projects with timelines, budgets, and scope of work plans.
  • Assessed client needs and developed plans to address current and future needs and goals.
  • Delivered informative presentations on available resources, increasing awareness and engagement among the workforce.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.

Company Operations Manager

Eileen's English Toffee
01.2014 - 03.2020
  • Found areas of improvement and created plans and processes for each concern to maintain optimal business operations.
  • Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call offs.
  • Evaluated existing operations and current market trends to identify necessary improvements and capitalize on changes.
  • Acquired and managed investment funds to maximize return on clients and companies investments.
  • Help increased Sales by 20%-30% year over year.

Marketing Intern

Sir Home Improvement
05.2014 - 08.2014
  • Talked to and dealt with hundreds of potential customers each day
  • Helped build the first cold call marketing team that the business had
  • Helped build and was part of the highest selling team in the history of the company.
  • Initiated first contact with new, existing and potential customers to develop and maintain business relationships and further sales.

Shipping and Receiving Associate/Forklift Driver

Menards
05.2013 - 08.2014
  • Managed and trained new shipping and receiving associates
  • Created and organized a new overstock inventory location system that saved hundreds of man hours
  • Updated database with changes in carrier status.
  • Boosted inventory and recordkeeping accuracy by conducting thorough inspections and comparing shipment contents with documentation.
  • Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.

Portage Franchise Owner

College Pro Painters
09.2012 - 03.2013
  • Managed labor, inventory and overhead costs effectively to maintain business profitability.
  • Handled team, customer and operations issues with calm, knowledgeable strategies to keep business on-track against targets.
  • Devised and deployed sales and marketing tactics to drive strategic growth and support achievement of revenue goals.
  • Coordinated business paperwork such as contracts, employee files and tax submissions with good organizational skills.

Kitchen Manager

Goldie’s Diner Inc
04.2010 - 09.2012
  • Managed and dealt with unsatisfied customers and co-workers.
  • Applied knowledge of previous supply needs and forecasted business levels to estimate required supplies.
  • Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
  • Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements, and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
  • Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.

Education

BBA - Finance, Management

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI
12.2018

Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Employee Motivation
  • Originality and Creativity
  • Decision Making
  • Business development
  • Customer relations
  • Cost Reduction
  • Market and Competitor Research
  • Data Analysis
  • Process Development and Streamlining
  • Business Strategy

Timeline

Co-Founder

Room 35 L.L.C.
01.2021 - Current

Marketing Intern

Sir Home Improvement
05.2014 - 08.2014

Company Operations Manager

Eileen's English Toffee
01.2014 - 03.2020

Shipping and Receiving Associate/Forklift Driver

Menards
05.2013 - 08.2014

Portage Franchise Owner

College Pro Painters
09.2012 - 03.2013

Kitchen Manager

Goldie’s Diner Inc
04.2010 - 09.2012

BBA - Finance, Management

Western Michigan University

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