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Nathan Smith

Lehi,UT

Summary

Results-oriented business leader with more than 7 years of experience in day-to-day business operations management. Effective liaison to key clients, accounts and external business stakeholders. Motivated by finding ways to improve processes. Passion for Lean projects and meaningful reduction of waste.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Manager

Simmons Flooring
01.2024 - Current
  • Managed inventory and supply chain operations, reducing product turn around by 50%
  • Increased profit by streamlining installation operations. Implemented industry specific CRM software that increased job profitability buy 7%
  • Managed $5 million dollars worth of commercial construction projects by working effectively with general contractors, subcontractors, engineers and architects.

Territory Sales Manager

Mannington Mills Inc.
05.2022 - Current
  • Developed sales strategy based on research of consumer buying trends and market conditions.
  • Established and maintained 60 accounts, expanding territory by 15%
  • Communicated regularly with territory, regional and strategic managers for daily support and strategic planning for accounts.
  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.

Operations Manager

Ogdens Flooring And Design
01.2018 - 05.2022
  • Coached and counseled sales personnel, assisting with individual selling efforts and helping sales representatives reach targets.
  • Leveraged market knowledge to capitalize on emerging opportunities to maintain consistent growth rate at 36% or higher. Totaling over $4.5 million in sales revenue. Teams average ticket sales increased by 30%
  • Implemented process improvement to installation teams to reduce turnaround times and optimize procedures for higher efficiency. Implemented Lean Transformations which resulted in 40% less order errors and 10% reduction in installation turnaround time.

Student Ambassador

Utah State University
08.2016 - 09.2017
  • Interacted with university and prospective students and parents during tours and student visit days, answering questions and providing insight. Increased enrollment by 15%, totaling over 4000 enrollees. Led campus tours for prospective students every semester.

Education

MBA - Project Management

Louisiana State University At Shreveport
Shreveport, LA
12.2022

Bachelor of Science - Finance

Utah Valley University
Orem, UT
05.2021

Skills

  • G-Suite
  • SAP/Inventory
  • Lean Transformation
  • Six Sigma
  • Project Management
  • KPI Performance
  • Self-Motivated
  • Team Leadership
  • MS Office
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Classroom Management
  • Lesson Planning
  • Student Engagement
  • Learning Strategies
  • Student needs assessment
  • Cooperative Learning Experience
  • Cultural Sensitivity

Accomplishments

  • Curriculum Design - Designed, developed and taught bi-weekly lessons for 40 students as a volunteer religious instructor (5 years)

Languages

Marshallese
Professional Working

Timeline

Operations Manager

Simmons Flooring
01.2024 - Current

Territory Sales Manager

Mannington Mills Inc.
05.2022 - Current

Operations Manager

Ogdens Flooring And Design
01.2018 - 05.2022

Student Ambassador

Utah State University
08.2016 - 09.2017

MBA - Project Management

Louisiana State University At Shreveport

Bachelor of Science - Finance

Utah Valley University
Nathan Smith