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Paul Gott

Ignacio,CO

Summary

Dynamic leader with a proven track record at KP Pawn, adept in staff management and sales management. Excelled in optimizing operations and enhancing team performance in diverse environments, including military and construction sectors. Skilled in negotiation and coaching, consistently achieving profit objectives and operational excellence. Experienced and proactive professional offering many years of progressive warehouse settings serving industry needs. Talented in overseeing cost control, loss prevention, and labor management initiatives to streamline and enhance operations. Decisive planner with good communication and problem-solving abilities.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager

KP Pawn
Ignacio, CO
01.2013 - 01.2025
  • Performed regular reviews of aging loans to identify merchandise ready for sale.
  • Maintained accurate records of all pawn loans and sales transactions.
  • Delivered immediate, friendly and knowledgeable service to customers seeking to bring in or purchase merchandise.
  • Evaluated customer merchandise to make purchasing decisions for store.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Arranged items for sale in display cases and on racks to achieve profit objectives.
  • Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.
  • Valued items according to current market conditions and negotiated with customers regarding prices.
  • Developed and implemented policies and procedures for loan processing, record keeping, inventory management and security.
  • Appraised items, including jewelry, firearms and to determine product value and authenticity.
  • Trained newly hired employees on store procedures, delivering continued coaching to help with task prioritization.

11B Infantryman

Army National Gaurd
Grand Junction, CO
02.2011 - 02.2017
  • Kept vehicles and critical equipment in peak operating condition with consistent upkeep.
  • Commanded oversight and tactical planning to streamline operations and enhance emergency preparedness procedures.
  • Instructed personnel on environmental hazard reduction and PPE use, driving standardized procedures and supporting team health and performance.
  • Inspected equipment before use to ensure proper functioning and safety standards were met.
  • Accounted for multi-million dollar inventories of equipment and supplies with no losses.
  • Transported personnel using ground transportation methods such as Humvees or 5-ton trucks.
  • Operated successfully under wide range of lighting, weather and stress conditions to complete missions.

Construction Worker

KP Construction
Bayfield, CO
01.2007 - 01.2013
  • Gained independent working skills and guided and mentored less experienced team members.
  • Operated a variety of tools to excavate, move and grade earth for foundations, trenches and roads.
  • Assembled structural components, replacing parts to meet regulatory code standards.
  • Transported materials from one site location to another using trucks or trailers.
  • Maintained clean, safe working environment by removing debris from job site prior to shift completion.
  • Installed formwork for concrete structures according to specifications.
  • Provided assistance to supervisors when needed completing additional duties as assigned.

Education

GED -

Pine River Adult ED
Ignacio
01-2010

Skills

  • Marketing
  • Staff management
  • Project planning
  • Sales management
  • Relationship building
  • Budget control
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Risk management
  • Negotiation
  • Customer service
  • Safety procedures
  • Team-oriented and dependable
  • Basic carpentry
  • Heavy lifting
  • Power tool operation
  • Dependability and reliability

Timeline

Manager

KP Pawn
01.2013 - 01.2025

11B Infantryman

Army National Gaurd
02.2011 - 02.2017

Construction Worker

KP Construction
01.2007 - 01.2013

GED -

Pine River Adult ED

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