Patrick Guth
Spearfish,SD
Summary
Diligent with strong background in managing sales teams and driving customer satisfaction. Successfully implemented strategies to boost sales and enhance client relationships. Demonstrated leadership and communication skills, fostering collaborative team environment.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager
Bloedorn Lumber
01.2016 - Current
- Read commercial and residential blue prints to generate material take-offs for quoting purposes.
- Used design software to create polebarn, garage, and residential plans.
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and operational standards.
- Trained and mentored staff on product knowledge and customer service best practices.
- Worked with engineers, architects, and general contractors
- Lead both inside and outside sales rolls
- Supervised up to 13 employees including cashiers, bookkeepers, floor staff, and outside sales. Serve as “right hand” to store’s general manager.
- Worked directly with contractors, site supervisors, and outside sales.
- Purchased materials from multiple vendors, utilizing corporate programs to minimize costs.
- Oversee purchase orders, data entry, and shipping and receiving.
- Track, conduct audits, and insure adequate supply of inventory throughout the location.
Merchandiser
Bloedorn Lumber
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Assisted in store re-sets to a number of locations throughout Bloedorn.
- Executed merchandising and floor moves based on seasonal changes, business needs, and trends.
- Worked closely with visual display staff and department heads to decide how goods should be displayed to maximize customer interest and sales.
- Worked with store managers to decide which product categories to bring in, and which to discontinue to maximize retail sales.
Farm Laborer
Riverbank Farm
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Handled daily farm operations
- Operated farm equipment
- Repaired and troubleshot farm equipment as needed
- General farm labor including fencing and irrigation systems
Maintenance Worker
City of Torrington
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Operated mowers, tractors, and other maintenance equipment in course care
- Continuous landscaping projects to improve course appearance and function
- Repaired commercial irrigation systems and equipment
Golf Shop Assistant
City of Torrington
01.2007 - 01.2012
- Assisted customers with retail sales, tee times and golf needs
- Handled cash and check payments and delivered daily deposits to bank
- Opened and closed the shop following established procedures
- Operated POS (point- of- sale system) in a retail shop setting
- Operated GHIN system posting scores & helped golfers with their handicaps
- Made the decision in inclement weather to postpone play till safer Conditions prevailed.
Education
Bachelor's in Business Administration - Marketing
Black Hills State University
Spearfish, SD01.2015
Associate of Science - undefined
Eastern Wyoming College
Torrington, WY01.2012
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Customer relations
- Staff training and development
- Task delegation
- Goal setting
- Conflict resolution
- Sales strategies
- Recruiting and interviewing
Timeline
Assistant Manager
Bloedorn Lumber
01.2016 - Current
Merchandiser
Bloedorn Lumber
01.2015 - 01.2016
Farm Laborer
Riverbank Farm
01.2013 - 01.2014
Maintenance Worker
City of Torrington
01.2012 - 01.2013
Golf Shop Assistant
City of Torrington
01.2007 - 01.2012
Associate of Science - undefined
Eastern Wyoming College
Bachelor's in Business Administration - Marketing
Black Hills State University