Kurt Rodgers
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Strategic thinker with 9 years of experience aligning systems with business requirements, policies and regulatory requirements. Passionate about organization and communication to effectively lead teams on successful projects. Results-oriented individual, effective at evaluating solutions to problems and clear and efficient paths to short and long term goals. Enthusiastic about creative problem solving and tackling new challenges.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President
American Signs California
09.2014 - Current
- Demonstrated proficient leadership skills to motivate employees and build competent teams.
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
- Clarified roles, responsibilities and expectations of staff.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop and achieve strategic initiatives and long term goals.
- Identified and resolved issues between employees, promoting better collaboration and mutual respect.
- Used market insights to capitalize on key business opportunities for new advantageous partnerships.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
- Reduced costs by overhauling and streamlining contract bidding and procurement processes to acquire best pricing for materials and services.
- Evaluated product development strategy and prepared alternative approaches to exceed goals,
- Increased company growth through effective collaboration with sales and marketing departments.
- Identified opportunities to improve business processes and overall productivity and developed efficient workflows.
- Managed on-site teams and installations of signage and print work.
- Proficient in Onyx, Versaworks, En-Route, Laser Cutter, operating flatbed printers, CNC routers, Laser cutters, Plotters, Large and Grand-Format printers.
- Maintained business through industry wide catastrophe.
- Increased overall business by 100% over 9 years.
Assistant
R&S Automotive
04.2014 - 09.2014
- Greeted guests in with friendliness and professionalism.
- Assisted manager in all aspects of business operations.
- Answered incoming phone calls to process requests, transfer calls, or relay messages to appropriate personnel.
- Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations.
- Light construction and maintenance work, shipping and receiving.
Lead Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner
Fibermark / Mark The Carpetbagger
10.2009 - 11.2012
- Inspected cleaning sites to provide cost estimates to customers.
- Upsold upholstery cleaning and stain protector to customers to boost revenue.
- Identified and analyzed customer concerns about stains and damages to anticipate needs and build lasting relationships.
- Identified appropriate spotting agents to use on persistent stains.
- Operated steam cleaners to vacuum rugs and remove loosened dirt.
- Managed on-site cleaning teams.
Barista
Tanner's Coffee
03.2007 - 09.2009
- Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
- Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
- Cleaned counters, machines, utensils, and seating areas daily.
- Maintained regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
- Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.
- Trained new employees, sharing knowledge and expertise of coffees, teas, and merchandise.
- Completed successful daily cash audits to correctly balance drawers at end of shifts.
Language Assistant
A2i2
02.2007 - 07.2008
- Testing and development of AI chat system. Including evaluating syntax and maintaining and expanding vocabulary databases.
- Collaborating with programmers and developers to expand functionality and develop new applications for software.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
California Polytechnic State University Pomona
PomonaBachelor of Arts - Linguistics
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CAAssociate of Arts - Music
Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CASkills
- Articulate Communication
- Sales and Marketing Leadership
- Balanced Work Ethic
- Mission and Vision
- Pathway Identification
- Defining Company Vision
- Project Oversight
- Business Consulting
- Process Improvement
- Strategic Planning
- Team Engagement
- Competitor Trends
- Departmental Coordination
- Operational Analysis
- Partnerships and Affiliations
Timeline
Vice President
American Signs California
09.2014 - Current
Assistant
R&S Automotive
04.2014 - 09.2014
Lead Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner
Fibermark / Mark The Carpetbagger
10.2009 - 11.2012
Barista
Tanner's Coffee
03.2007 - 09.2009
Language Assistant
A2i2
02.2007 - 07.2008
Bachelor of Arts - English
California Polytechnic State University Pomona
Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics
University of Southern California
Associate of Arts - Music
Santa Monica College
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