Marek Sturgulewski
Prospect Heights,IL
Summary
Performance-driven Vice President with 9 years of experience aligning systems with business requirements, policies and regulatory requirements. Passionate about applying excellent organization and communication skills to manage and lead teams. Results-oriented individual well-versed in interfacing and consulting on business processes to drive results based on sound overall business judgment. Talented Vice President with excellent employee development, customer service and analytics skills coupled with more than 9 years of experience. Comfortable giving engaging presentations to clients to drive new business, expand accounts and establish brand profile. Excellent team builder and leader of initiatives. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level positions. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President
Alien Consulting
3809 Grand View Ct SAINT CHARLES, IL 60175
01.2019 - 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 strategic initiatives and long term goals.
- Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.
- Identified and resolved issues between employees, promoting better collaboration and mutual respect.
- Monitored industry trends, keeping current on latest changes and competition in industry.
- Evaluated product development strategies and prepared alternative approaches to goal achievement.
- Used market insights to capitalize on key business opportunities for new advantageous partnerships.
- Led development of strategic marketing plans to raise awareness and drive sales growth.
- Employed optimal safety practices to reduce worksite complaints and hazards.
- Analyzed industry trends and tracked competitor activities to inform decision making.
- Monitored key business risks and established risk management procedures.
- Formulated and executed strategic initiatives to improve product offerings.
- Developed innovative sales and marketing strategies to facilitate business expansion.
President
Liquidations 911 LLC
1823 Pebble Beach Cir
07.2011 - Current
- Reduced operational costs through strategic cost management initiatives.
- Monitored financial performance and implemented measures to enforce compliance with budgetary standards.
- Established innovative policies to improve organizational performance and increase customer satisfaction.
- Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
- Monitored key business risks and established risk management procedures.
- Analyzed industry trends and tracked competitor activities to inform decision making.
- Oversaw divisional marketing, advertising and new product development.
Manager
New England Inn
6859 Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60634
03.2002 - 04.2006
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
- Improved marketing to attract new customers and promote business.
- Planned and budgeted accurately to provide business with resources needed to operate smoothly.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
- Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
- Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Zespół Szkół Technicznych Im. Gen. Ignacego Prądzy
Tytoniowa 6, 16-300 Augustów, Poland07.1985
Skills
- Market Research
- Sales Leadership
- Event Networking
- Human Resources
- Operations Management
- Client Relationship Building
- Lead Generation
- Risk Management
- Staff Development
- Business Development
- Process Improvement
- Media Relations
- Customer Service
- Financial Management
- Customer Prospecting
- Staff Training
- Decision-Making
- Negotiation and Persuasion
- Budget Oversight
- Sales and Marketing Leadership
- Presentations
- Team Leadership
- Budget Administration
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Policy and Procedure Development
- Training and Mentoring
- Customer and Employee Rapport
- Relationship Building
- Competitor Trends
- Product Demonstrations
- Customer Education
- Account Management
- Company Guidelines
- Profit Objectives
- Public Speaking
- Recruiting and Hiring
- Consulting
- People and Culture
- Approachable and Outgoing
- Inspirational Leadership
- Innovative and Visionary
- Financial Planning
- Opportunity and Risk Assessment
- Vendor Sourcing and Negotiations
- Marketing Expertise
- Articulate Communication
- Employee Motivation and Performance
- Sustainability Improvement
- Attention to Quality
- Human Resource Information System (HRIS)
- Leadership and People Development
- Analytical and Critical Thinker
- Internet of Things (IoT)
- Supplier Relations
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Effective Communicator and Public Speaker
- Mission and Vision
- Defining Company Vision
Languages
English
Full Professional
Polish
Native or Bilingual
Czech
Limited Working
Russian
Limited Working
Ukrainian
Limited Working
Timeline
Vice President
Alien Consulting
01.2019 - Current
President
Liquidations 911 LLC
07.2011 - Current
Manager
New England Inn
03.2002 - 04.2006
High School Diploma -
Zespół Szkół Technicznych Im. Gen. Ignacego Prądzy