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Paul Lockhart

Boca Raton

Summary

Results-driven business professional equipped with strong foundation in managing and scaling enterprises. Expertise in strategic decision-making and operational management has consistently led to business growth. Known for fostering team collaboration and adapting to evolving business environments with ease.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Key Holder

BC Surf & Sport
08.2022 - Current
  • Managed daily cash handling procedures, ensuring accuracy in transactions and preventing losses due to discrepancies.
  • Resolved customer complaints professionally, resulting in increased customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Oversaw store operations by counting cash drawers, reviewing equipment management, and supervising staff.
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and promote long-term loyalty for increased sales.
  • Received inter-store transfers and PO's in Celerant to accurately keep track of the store's inventory.
  • Organized product displays in a more appealing manner to better appeal to customer tastes and give them ideas for outfits.
  • Counted, sensored, and put out new products to keep Billabong's available inventory fresh and appealing to customers.

Event Manager/ Skateboarding Instructor

Surf Skate Create
08.2023 - Current
  • Designed promotional materials using applications like Canva and Adobe Illustrator to drive interest for upcoming events/ programs.
  • Created and outlined new program services for Surf Skate Create to offer their clients which resulted in increased program sales.
  • Networked with potential venues and site managers to finalize event plans and maximize perceived value for attendees.
  • Attended Surf Expo to network with vendors that could potentially partner with Surf Skate Create which resulted in several skateboards being donated to our operations.
  • Led a team of other skateboarding instructors to teach large groups of children the basics of skateboarding which established good rapport with our school clients.
  • Made sales calls to potential school clients and thoroughly explained Surf Skate Create's program offerings which resulted in several new clients contracting our services.
  • Created purchase orders for necessary materials to keep program operations running smoothly.

Business Owner

Apostle Skate Co.
07.2024 - Current
  • Managed financial operations to ensure fiscal responsibility, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
  • Taught myself the process of screen printing from scratch to ensure excellent product quality.
  • Networked with local artists to help design an appealing product line and involve community outreach in my brand's mission.
  • Conducted market research and product testing to ensure that my business could efficiently capture value among its target market.
  • Budgeted raw materials and equipment to reduce overhead costs and maximize gross profit sales margins.

Education

BBA - Business Management/ Entrepreneurship

Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL
12-2025

Skills

  • Guest relations
  • Team leadership and supervision
  • Event marketing
  • Vendor coordination
  • Retail Management
  • Supplier relations
  • Business Planning

Interests

I am interested in finding a career in the surf/ skate industry The entire reason I chose business management as my major is because it has always been my dream to own a skate shop Skateboarding has been a huge part of my life for the past 7 years, and being able to find a career that coincides with this passion would be very fulfilling for me

Timeline

Business Owner

Apostle Skate Co.
07.2024 - Current

Event Manager/ Skateboarding Instructor

Surf Skate Create
08.2023 - Current

Key Holder

BC Surf & Sport
08.2022 - Current

BBA - Business Management/ Entrepreneurship

Florida Atlantic University

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