Kazeem Raheem
Sales manager
Newark,NJ
Summary
Insightful Manager with experience directing and improving operations through effective employee motivational strategies and strong policy enforcement. Proficient in best practices, market trends and regulatory requirements of industry operations. Talented leader with analytical approach to business planning and day-to-day problem-solving. Detail-oriented Bookkeeper well versed in payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable functions. Excelled in corporate bookkeeping services delivery and learned new technologies to improve efficiency. Impressive accounting and communications skills leading to desirable outcomes. Adept at managing budgets, payroll, invoicing and general accounting functions. Instrumental in keeping business operations fully compliant and working within budgetary guidelines.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
General Contractor
Boujee Homes LLC
Newark, NJ
11.2021 - 06.2022
- Kept site work safe and in line with budget, schedule and applicable building codes.
- Hired and oversaw subcontractors to meet project needs.
- Monitored customer industry trends to determine best approaches and solutions.
- Assessed engineering documentation to determine order of construction operations.
- Improved operations and boosted profits by streamlining procedures, controlling waste and bringing in new clients.
- Managed talented teams of electricians, carpenters, plumbers and other craftsmen on commercial and residential projects
Sales Manager
Larry Enterprise
Elizabeth, NJ
02.2018 - 09.2020
- Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.
- Coached employees in successful selling methods and encouraged cross-selling to drive revenue.
- Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution and client satisfaction.
- Maintained marketplace visibility marketplace by participating in industry-related and community activities
- Developed and implemented comprehensive business strategies and sales and marketing plans that complemented overall corporate operating plan
Customer Service Representative
Tmoblie
Linden , NJ
03.2019 - 11.2019
- Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
- Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
- Updated account information to maintain customer records
- Clarified customer issues and determined root cause of problems to resolve product or service complaints
- Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants
- Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times
Inventory Manager
Coney Island Auto Parts
Linden, NJ
06.2018 - 02.2019
- Recorded information, shortages and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
- Labeled, organized and located inventory items in staging areas or on shelves according to quantity, size or type of material.
- Collaborated with purchasing and production to maintain levels of quality and on-hand inventory
- Labeled, organized and located inventory items in staging areas or on shelves according to quantity, size or type of material
Manager
Walgreens
Maplewood, NJ
05.2014 - 09.2017
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
- Applied customer feedback to develop process improvements and support long-term business needs.
- Raised performance in areas of sales, management and operations by identifying and targeting areas in need of improvement.
- Recorded inventory sales into organization's weekly income report.
- Recruited and hired top performers to add talent and value to department
- Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages
- Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business And Financial Planning
University of Phoenix
Arizona City, AZ05.2022
Associate of Science - Business
Eastwick College
Nutley, NJ05.2019
Skills
- Job Planning
- Administrative Oversight
- Project Safety
- Budget Administration
- Conflict Mediation
- Price Proposals
- Construction Scheduling
Timeline
General Contractor
Boujee Homes LLC
11.2021 - 06.2022
Customer Service Representative
Tmoblie
03.2019 - 11.2019
Inventory Manager
Coney Island Auto Parts
06.2018 - 02.2019
Sales Manager
Larry Enterprise
02.2018 - 09.2020
Manager
Walgreens
05.2014 - 09.2017
Bachelor of Science - Business And Financial Planning
University of Phoenix
Associate of Science - Business
Eastwick College
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