Paul Grant
Sonoma,CA
Summary
Motivated business professional bringing 30 years of entrepreneurial experience. Dedicated and personable with extensive experience in managing administrative and sales operations and personnel. Well-versed in training, educating, motivating and supporting staff members.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Owner
The Granary Feed And Pet Supply
Sonoma, CA
02.2012 - 05.2017
- Implemented daily operating procedures to keep store clean, adequately stocked and well-organized.
- Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets.
- Effectively allocated tasks during high-traffic times to keep operations running smoothly and employees focused.
- Established and optimized schedules to keep coverage and service in line with forecasted demands.
Lead Groundskeeper
Santa Rosa City Schools
Sonoma, CA
01.2010 - 03.2012
- Led team of seven members while providing exceptional customer service.
- Demonstrated knowledge of company mission and goals and mentored employees in reaching objectives aligned with company core values.
- Cross-trained and provided back up for customer service managers.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members which helped resolve issues and conflicts quickly.
- Initiated timely response to emails, voicemails and written correspondence.
- Implemented new working processes which delivered continued improvements.
- Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
Production Team Leader
Diageo Chateau & Estate Wines
Sonoma, CA
10.1990 - 04.2005
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, providing hands-on training and mentoring to individuals with lagging skills.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Enhanced operational success through effective staffing, strong training, adherence to safety regulations and well-timed customer service.
- Created efficient work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and keep shifts properly staffed.
- Monitored and evaluated teams, identifying and targeting opportunities for improvement.
Education
High School Diploma -
Saint Vincent High School
Petaluma, CA06.1978
Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa, CASkills
- Staff management
- Skilled in Kronos
- Financial management
- Operations management
- Effective leader
- Coaching and mentoring
Timeline
Business Owner
The Granary Feed And Pet Supply
02.2012 - 05.2017
Lead Groundskeeper
Santa Rosa City Schools
01.2010 - 03.2012
Production Team Leader
Diageo Chateau & Estate Wines
10.1990 - 04.2005
High School Diploma -
Saint Vincent High School
Santa Rosa Junior College
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