Peter Violette
Retired
Windham,ME
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Owner/Operator
Comfort Keepers In Home Care
Scarborough, ME
09.2007 - 02.2022
- Monitored staff performance, providing final-say assessment over inquiries.
- Served as principal stakeholder over organization's complete operations.
- Led screening, hiring and staff scheduling to maintain compliance with group goals.
- Lent business acumen to meet day-to-day strategic objectives.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Optimized team hiring, training and performance.
- Provided financial management through preparation of bank deposits and settlement of sales, returns and transaction reports.
- Maintained updated knowledge of regulatory changes to adjust business operations accordingly.
- Built and deployed operational procedures, training programs and administrative systems to handle needs.
- Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
Generalist Mental Health Therapist
Aroostook Mental Health Center
Caribou, ME
05.2004 - 05.2007
- Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Utilized multiple modalities to support clients in meeting therapeutic goals.
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
College Student
University Of Maine At Presque Isle
Presque Isle, ME
09.2000 - 05.2004
- Attended regularly scheduled instructional classes, taking organized notes and interacting positively.
- Met academic standards and expectations to maintain school enrollment.
- Adhered to strict time-management schedule to meet deadline requirements for assignments, quizzes, tests and other measures of comprehension.
- Participated in class discussions, contributing research and learned elements to demonstrate personal enrichment.
Owner/Operator
Violette Wood Enterprises, Inc.
Van Buren, ME
05.1989 - 04.1998
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
- Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
- Used knowledge of market trends to create value-added solutions resulting in significant increase in revenues.
- Remained up-to-date on current trends and attended industry trade shows and markets to view and order inventory.
General Manager
R. A. Violette, Inc.
Van Buren, ME
05.1983 - 04.1989
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
- Reduced costs, managed delivery schedules and performed risk analysis to improve overall profitability.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision and long-range planning.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
Truck Driver/Heavy Equipment Operator
R.A. Violette, Inc.
Van Buren, ME
06.1976 - 04.1984
- Operated logging trucks and equipment with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Completed preventive maintenance and mechanical repairs on vehicles.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
University of New England
Biddeford, ME05.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
University of Maine At Presque Isle
Presque Isle, ME05.2003
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
University of Maine At Presque Isle
Presque Isle, ME05.2001
Skills
- Effective Communicator and Public Speaker
- Executive Leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Leadership and People Development
- Operational Analysis
- Employee Motivation and Performance
- Business Administration
- Approachable and Outgoing
- Human Resources Oversight
- Analytical and Critical Thinker
- Mission and Vision
- Balanced Work Ethic
- Adaptable and Flexible
- People and Culture
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Business Owner/Operator
Comfort Keepers In Home Care
09.2007 - 02.2022
Generalist Mental Health Therapist
Aroostook Mental Health Center
05.2004 - 05.2007
College Student
University Of Maine At Presque Isle
09.2000 - 05.2004
Owner/Operator
Violette Wood Enterprises, Inc.
05.1989 - 04.1998
General Manager
R. A. Violette, Inc.
05.1983 - 04.1989
Truck Driver/Heavy Equipment Operator
R.A. Violette, Inc.
06.1976 - 04.1984
Master of Arts - Social Work
University of New England
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
University of Maine At Presque Isle
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
University of Maine At Presque Isle
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