Paul Caleb DeRouen
Tuscaloosa,AL
Summary
Dynamic Sales and Operational Manager with 5 years of experience driving profitability through strategic growth, leading teams, and ensuring quality control of inventory, employees, and customer experience. Fiercely competitive in acquiring business and adept at handling complex situations from a strategic perspective. Currently seeking a Regional Manager position with a market-leading heavy rental equipment company to leverage leadership skills, industry expertise, and strategic vision for driving operational excellence and business growth
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Empower Rental Group
09.2023 - Current
- Increased overall company efficiency by streamlining operations and implementing innovative managerial strategies.
- Championed continuous improvement initiatives that enhanced operational performance across all departments.
- Managed budget development, forecasting, and financial reporting processes to track progress towards organizational objectives accurately.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
Branch Manager
River City Equipment powered by ERG
04.2021 - 08.2023
- To create a safe work environment while growing both current market share, in addition to acquiring new customers coupled with excellent management of the P&L.
- Developed a high-performing team through targeted recruitment, training, and performance management initiatives.
- Increased branch profitability by implementing cost-saving measures and streamlining operational processes.
- Implemented effective sales strategies to achieve branch targets and exceed expectations consistently.
- Managed branch financials including budgeting, forecasting, and expense tracking for accurate reporting and decision-making support.
Tri-Brand Flagship Branch Manager
Enterprise, National and Alamo
02.2019 - 04.2021
- To effectively and efficiently provide transportation to customers around the world and generate sales
- Increased branch profitability by implementing cost-saving measures and streamlining operational processes.
- Developed a high-performing team through targeted recruitment, training, and performance management initiatives.
- Improved customer satisfaction ratings by enhancing service quality and resolving client issues promptly.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Faulkner University
Skills
- Experienced Competitor
- Relationship Building
- Negotiation
- Critical Thinker
- Energetic Customer Service
- Objection Handling Closer
Activities
- Shelton State Baseball
- Shelton State Associates Degree
- Faulkner University Baseball
- Faulkner Staff Intramural Co-Ed Softball
- Hurricane Disaster Relief Florida
- Church of the Highlands Serve Day
- Veteran's Memorial Park Reconstruction
- United Way Supporter and Donator
Timeline
General Manager
Empower Rental Group
09.2023 - Current
Branch Manager
River City Equipment powered by ERG
04.2021 - 08.2023
Tri-Brand Flagship Branch Manager
Enterprise, National and Alamo
02.2019 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Faulkner University
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