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W. Marshall Thompson

Santa Barbara,CA

Summary

Resourceful Manager offering history of success coordinating and monitoring operations across various departments. Effective leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Highly committed with hardworking mentality to maintain quality of services and products.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

Staff Member

Valhalla Elite Training Center
Santa Barbara, CA
01.2022 - Current
  • Established positive relationships with customers and other staff members.
  • Kept work areas clean, organized and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
  • Volunteered to help at events, functions and company meetings.
  • Collected and bagged garbage from various locations to properly dispose of waste in designated dumpsters.
  • Cleaned and organized restrooms by restocking dispensers, sanitizing fixtures and spot cleaning partition walls and doors.

Massage Therapist

Self Employed
Santa Barbara, CA
01.2018 - Current
  • Provided safe, effective and appropriate massage therapy techniques during customer appointments.
  • Maintained client treatment records and designed long-term care programs for return customers.
  • Spoke with clients regarding health history, expectations, services and procedures for safety and customer satisfaction.
  • Advised clients on lifestyle changes to improve alignment, posture and gait for better long-term wellness.
  • Assessed clients carefully to determine massage needs and potential problems due to individual physical conditions.
  • Worked with clients to ascertain medical history, potential issues and areas needing support

Internet Sales Manager

Planet Earth Garden Supply
Santa Barbara, CA
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Responded to internet inquiries and phone calls in timely matter.
  • Increased sales and customer satisfaction through personalized servicing.
  • Identified and resolved complex issues by applying advanced analytical and troubleshooting strategies.
  • Trained sales staff on company procedures.
  • Updated company website with deals and product packages.
  • Effectively located merchandise across various suppliers to address customer needs.
  • Resolved problems with high-profile customers to maintain relationships and increase return customer base.

Business Owner/Operator

Santa Barbara Bodyworks
Santa Barbara, CA
03.2014 - 01.2018

Bookkeeping:

  • Established QuickBooks accounting system to reflect accurate financial records.
  • Reconciled and corrected issues with financial records.
  • Entered financial information and payments to guarantee accurate and on-time payments for employees and vendors.
  • Identified accounting errors when cross-referencing documents and database information.

Administration:

  • Devised and deployed sales and marketing tactics to drive strategic growth and support achievement of revenue goals.
  • Led screening, hiring and staff scheduling to maintain compliance with group goals.
  • Served as principal stakeholder over organization's complete operations.
  • Oversaw end-to-end business processes to maintain proficiency and profitability.
  • Spearheaded business-related aims to meet tactical planning initiatives.
  • Studied market to determine optimal pricing of goods and capitalize on emerging opportunities.
  • Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
  • Tested and evaluated students on materials presented in workshops and classes
  • Oversaw curriculum development and implementation in alignment with best practices
  • Observed and adopted new techniques from skilled Instructors and lecturers
  • Maintained classroom equipment and work area to promote safe learning environment and meet mandated requirements.
  • Instructed student activities to implement goals for remediation of deficiencies and drive student success.
  • Worked with students to promote learning and pro-social development.
  • Observed students' performance and recorded relevant data to assess progress.

Startup Co-Founder

Sespe Creek Collective
Ventura, CA
01.2010 - 11.2013
  • Managed team of 15 people.
  • Directed market expansions to propel business forward, meet changing customer needs.
  • Identified business development challenges and customer concerns for proactive resolution.
  • Defined company roles and responsibilities to establish and enhance processes.
  • Formed senior leadership team through rigorous interviews and extensive candidate research.
  • Studied market to determine optimal pricing of goods and capitalize on emerging opportunities.
  • Directed technological improvements, reducing waste and business bottlenecks.
  • Planted, cultivated and harvested various types of cannabis plants.
  • Identified plant diseases and researched methods for mitigation

Startup Co-Founder

Mysupersales
San Diego, CA
01.2002 - 01.2010
  • Oversaw hiring, adding valuable, talented professionals to strengthen management team.
  • Increased workflow by analyzing data and maximizing opportunities for improved productivity across several areas.
  • Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-driven company culture to lead industry innovations.
  • Established, optimized and enforced business policies to maintain consistency across industry operations.
  • Interviewed, supervised and motivated 30 staff members to achieve optimal productivity.
  • Directed technological improvements, reducing waste and business bottlenecks.
  • Facilitated over $10M in annual business for 3+ years.

Cable, Phone and Computer Technician

Cox Communications
San Diego, CA
01.1998 - 01.2002
  • Tested cables using tools such as volt-OHM meters, spectrum analyzers and signal level meters.
  • Completed new connects, reconnects, disconnects and service changes for residential and commercial customers.
  • Patiently walked individuals through basic troubleshooting tasks.
  • Installed data and telephone cable lines between outside underground or pole lines and residential and commercial buildings.
  • Collaborated with other workers and customers to resolve issues of deficient communications connections.
  • Performed troubleshooting of systems with techniques such as speed and ping tests.
  • Explained technical information in clear terms to promote better understanding for non-technical users.

Education

Associate of Arts - Computer Science And Programming

Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara, CA
01.2019 - Current

Skills

Analytical and Critical Thinking

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Quote

Pray not for a lighter load, but for stronger shoulders.
St. Augustine

Interests

Social Justice

Writing

Gardening

Hiking

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Linux

Timeline

Staff Member

Valhalla Elite Training Center
01.2022 - Current

Associate of Arts - Computer Science And Programming

Santa Barbara City College
01.2019 - Current

Massage Therapist

Self Employed
01.2018 - Current

Internet Sales Manager

Planet Earth Garden Supply
01.2018 - 01.2019

Business Owner/Operator

Santa Barbara Bodyworks
03.2014 - 01.2018

Startup Co-Founder

Sespe Creek Collective
01.2010 - 11.2013

Startup Co-Founder

Mysupersales
01.2002 - 01.2010

Cable, Phone and Computer Technician

Cox Communications
01.1998 - 01.2002
W. Marshall Thompson