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Kurt Elmquest

East Aurora,NY

Summary

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.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Lot Manager

West Herr Automotive Group Inc.
East Aurora, NY
04.2012 - Current
  • Assisted sales and service staff with moving automobiles to keep operations running smoothly.
  • Parked vehicles in visually appealing ways to attract customer attention and increase sales.
  • Achieved and maintained pristine condition of automobiles on lot and in showroom.
  • Added and maintained key tags, inspection decals and window stickers for [Number] vehicles on sales lot.

Futures Trader

Self Employed
East Aurora, NY
08.2007 - 02.2012

Performed critical research and analysis on futures markets and effectively invested.

Warehouse Manager

Classic Window & Door
West Seneca, NY
05.2004 - 07.2007

Managed a fast paced shipping and receiving department.

Efffectively performed inventory control measures.

Supervised a warehouse staff and delivery personnel.

Dispatched orders to ensure all deadlines were met.

Building Manager

EMW Boys & Girls Club
Elma, NY
07.2002 - 04.2004
  • Inspected grounds and facilities to identify necessary repairs.
  • Managed and scheduled contract workers who completed building maintenance and upgrades.
  • Managed the bidding process for all large purchases.
  • Ordered all supplies and equipment.
  • Recruited volunteers.

Various Management Duties

Coca Cola Bottling Co. Of Buffalo
Tonawanda, NY
05.1989 - 04.2003

Assumed a number of management duties including Operations Coordinator,Distribution Manager,Territory and Account Manager and Consultant.

Supervised drivers and sales people.

Shipping and Receiving Manager

Lender's Bagels
West Seneca, NY
01.2001 - 06.2002

Supervised a team of 18employees over 3 shifts in a cold storage unit.

Ran monthly safety meetings.

Executed performance evaluations and disciplinary measures.

Enforced inventory control and cycle counts.

Dispatched trucks.

Team Leader

Praxair
Tonawanda, NY
01.1999 - 11.2000
  • Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
  • Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity, accuracy and commitment to friendly service.
  • Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.
  • Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business

Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH
03.1980

Skills

  • Administration and Reporting
  • Cash Handling
  • Managing Operations and Efficiency
  • Technical Proficiency
  • Performance Tracking and Evaluations
  • Scheduling and Coordinating
  • Employee Coaching and Motivation

Timeline

Lot Manager

West Herr Automotive Group Inc.
04.2012 - Current

Futures Trader

Self Employed
08.2007 - 02.2012

Warehouse Manager

Classic Window & Door
05.2004 - 07.2007

Building Manager

EMW Boys & Girls Club
07.2002 - 04.2004

Shipping and Receiving Manager

Lender's Bagels
01.2001 - 06.2002

Team Leader

Praxair
01.1999 - 11.2000

Various Management Duties

Coca Cola Bottling Co. Of Buffalo
05.1989 - 04.2003

Bachelor of Science - Business

Bowling Green State University
Kurt Elmquest