Patrice Gordon
Summary
With the ability to adapt to any position. Loyalty and hard working, Team Player. Time saving and commitment to my Job. Computer literate . Aware the importance of Health and safety. Clean drivers license, well presented, With The experience from all over the world , adaptable to fit in any were. "Do not leave what you can do today ,for tomorrow" Willing to relocate: Anywhere Authorized to work in the US for any employer Talented Manager with expert team leadership, planning and organizational skills built during successful career. Smoothly equip employees to independently handle daily functions and meet customer needs. Diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities and results-driven approach.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
Small Parts & Accessory Manager
Road Active Suspension
04.2021 - Current
- Assembly of small parts /packaging for production.
- Updating Production manager on parts/ Staying ahead of production.
- All Manuals for each and every sale
- Keeping own inventory on all parts & assembly's
- Doing all left and Right Stickers on assembly's
- Doing quality control on products.
- Helping if necessary the production .
- Making sure at all times ahead of production .
Store Manager
Mattress Firm
01.2018 - 03.2020
- District - North Carolina
- Store Manager Pineville.NC to Rock Hill SC
- Managing different store.
- Covering all aspects of management.
- Reporting direct with District Managers.
Store Manager
Mattress Firm
06.2016 - 12.2017
- District -South carolina
- Full training completed/ On and updating training on going /Sales/
- Computer / Brand Knowledge / Stock/ Team work / All aspects of stores
- Assistant Store manager 038172 - Area manager Mr Kevin broome
- Store manager 038007 - Area Manager Ms Amy Gray
- Results driven and service oriented
- Strong fit within Mattress Firm's culture
- Fast thinker with high self-motivation
- Demonstrates honesty and integrity
- Inside Sales
- Providing exceptional guest service while driving sales by executing Mattress Firm's exclusive Buying
- Process
- Maintaining awareness of competitor's advertisements and services offered
- Participating in assigned training and development initiatives to remain current on products.
Self Employed
Self Employed
04.2011 - 06.2016
- Assisted in the personal hygiene,.
- Daily activities and care of patients.
- Oversaw medical issues under appropriate Authorization.
- District Nursing supervision including patients with Dementia.
- Conducted day, evening and night shifts
Account Manager / PA Secretary
Billy's Plant Hire
09.2007 - 01.2011
- Responsible for securing sales
- Prospecting activities, including sales calls, referrals, in order to secure the account's.
- Follow up on all orders.
- Report to District Manager daily.
Key Accounts Manager/ Sales
A.R. Engineering CC
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Responsible for managing relationships with key corporate accounts and served as main point ofcustomer contact.
- Scheduled all contracts and contractors to ensure all goals and objectives are met.
- Corresponded daily with site
- Manager, organizing and ensure all necessary equipment on site the day before.
- Update DM on daily basis.
Member / Factory Manager / Office Manager / Sales
QUALITY COMPONENTS CC
01.1995 - 01.2003
- Managing relationships with key corporate accounts.
- Managed demand forecasting, arranged production & shipping scheduled to accommodate customerrequirements.
- Served as main point of customer contact with additional responsibilities.
- Improved customer retention by 25% in one year.
Member / Factory Manager / Office Manager / Sales
T.C.TOOL & DIE CC
01.1986 - 01.1994
- Responsible for managing relationships with key corporate accounts
- Managed demand forecastingarranged
- Production & shipping scheduled to accommodate customer requirements.
- Served as main point of customer contact with additional responsibility.
Member/ Metal Production Manager/Office Manager
T.C EXHAUSTS CC
01.1980 - 01.1985
- Responsible for Sales and office procedures.
- Awareness and enforcement of all requirements, and expectations those related To logistics,administrative, safety, environmental.
- Implementation oversight of all company policies and objectives with regard to the management ofpeople, equipment, time, energy and costs
- Supporlean manufacturing activities
- JIT "Kan ban" systems, (supply on demand).
Education
NTC 1,2,3 in Cosmetology/Math and english. -
University of Technology
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal12.1979
Skills
- Cash Handling (10 years)
- Merchandising
- Retail Management (6 years)
- Scheduling (4 years)
- Customer Service (10 years)
- Payroll (6 years)
- Sales (10 years)
- Team Building (10 years)
- Lean Manufacturing (6 years)
- Production Management (6 years)
- Lean (6 years)
- Dementia Care (2 years)
- Management (10 years)
- Store Management Experience (6 years)
- Computer Literacy (10 years)
- Alzheimer's Care
- Manufacturing (10 years)
- Inside Sales (6 years)
- Quality Assurance (10 years)
- Profit & Loss
- Quality Control
- Team Leadership
- Time Management
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Strategic Planning
- Policy Implementation
- Schedule Preparation
- Sales management
- Key Performance Indicators
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Managing Operations and Efficiency
- Task Delegation
- Employee Coaching and Mentoring
- Professional and Courteous
- MS Office
- Good Judgment
- Process Improvement
- Administration and Reporting
- Idea Development and Brainstorming
- Emergency Response
- Human Resources Management
Timeline
Small Parts & Accessory Manager
Road Active Suspension
04.2021 - Current
Store Manager
Mattress Firm
01.2018 - 03.2020
Store Manager
Mattress Firm
06.2016 - 12.2017
Self Employed
Self Employed
04.2011 - 06.2016
Account Manager / PA Secretary
Billy's Plant Hire
09.2007 - 01.2011
Key Accounts Manager/ Sales
A.R. Engineering CC
01.2004 - 01.2007
Member / Factory Manager / Office Manager / Sales
QUALITY COMPONENTS CC
01.1995 - 01.2003
Member / Factory Manager / Office Manager / Sales
T.C.TOOL & DIE CC
01.1986 - 01.1994
Member/ Metal Production Manager/Office Manager
T.C EXHAUSTS CC
01.1980 - 01.1985
NTC 1,2,3 in Cosmetology/Math and english. -
University of Technology