Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Generic

Paul Stanley

Corbin,KY

Summary

Serviced-focused General Manager dedicated to delivering positive customer experiences to promote loyalty and repeat business. Orchestrates optimal resource utilization to handle expected operational needs. Sales leader with sound judgment, good planning abilities and interpersonal communication strengths.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

General Manager

Southern States London Cooperative, Inc.
12.2021 - Current
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
  • Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.

Agronomy Operations Manager

Southern States Cooperative, Inc.
05.2019 - 12.2021
  • Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
  • Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
  • Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.

Location Manager

Farmers Cooperative, Inc.
08.2012 - 04.2019
  • Cultivated focus on customer service and satisfaction with well-trained, empowered team.
  • Anticipated, resolved and prevented operating difficulties through successful policies.
  • Built strong team through proactive recruitment and hiring strategies.
  • Developed business plans covering use of materials, equipment safety and employee management.

General Manager

Polk County Farmers Association, Inc.
05.1995 - 08.2012
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
  • Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.
  • Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue and effectively targeting new markets.

Assistant Manager

White County Farmers Exchange, Inc.
05.1994 - 05.1995
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.

Store Manager Trainer

SF Services, Inc.
02.1994 - 05.1994
  • Oversaw, trained and encouraged store personnel, promoting culture of efficiency and performance.
  • Assessed skill gaps for employees and developed training courses to meet identified needs.
  • Provided informal coaching and support, assisting and supporting store associates in sales and customer service.
  • Drove sales and planned promotional and local store marketing activities.

Education

BBA - Business Management

Henderson State University
Arkadelphia, AR
12.1993

Skills

  • Supply Chain Management
  • Account Management
  • Vendor Sourcing
  • Operations Oversight
  • Performance Improvement
  • Customer Relations
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Training and Coaching

Certification

FSPCA Preventive Controls for Animal Food

Timeline

General Manager

Southern States London Cooperative, Inc.
12.2021 - Current

Agronomy Operations Manager

Southern States Cooperative, Inc.
05.2019 - 12.2021

Location Manager

Farmers Cooperative, Inc.
08.2012 - 04.2019

General Manager

Polk County Farmers Association, Inc.
05.1995 - 08.2012

Assistant Manager

White County Farmers Exchange, Inc.
05.1994 - 05.1995

Store Manager Trainer

SF Services, Inc.
02.1994 - 05.1994

BBA - Business Management

Henderson State University

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Paul Stanley