Energetic Business Owner trained to handle issues and remain level-headed. Offering over 30 years of expertise in all aspects of running a small business. Enthusiastic personality with skills in leadership business.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Agway Essex, Plattsburgh and Colchester
11.2003 - 12.2019
Collaborated with staff to maximize customer satisfaction, streamline procedures and improve bottom-line profitability.
Developed and implemented promotional strategies to drive business success and maintain budgetary guidelines.
Enhanced operational performance by developing effective business development strategies, systems and procedures.
Oversaw all aspects of project execution, including progress of each phase, quality of workmanship and team performance to drive on-time completion of deliverables.
Directed hiring and training of new department managers to drive organizational improvements.
Actively promoted store offerings through newspaper advertisements, catalogs, and brochures to attract new customers.
Supervised performance of 80 workers, with goals of improving productivity, efficiency and cost savings.
Developed and implemented successful sales strategies leading to team exceeding monthly sales goals for Essex Agway.
Manager
Colchester Agway
11.1996 - 11.2003
Assistant Manager
Colchester Agway
09.1990 - 11.1996
Sale and Service Representative
Cintas
01.2020 - 05.2021
Responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service and remedied issues promptly and effectively.
Maintained productivity and quality standards at all times.
Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
Resolved concerns with products or services to help with retention and drive sales.
Logistics Technician
Globalfoundries
05.2021 - Current
Coordinated shipping requests for expedited delivery and documented accurately to achieve correct billing.
Generated documentation and information required for customer shipments.
Processed and entered customer orders into database and provided proactive customer service for accounts.
Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
Education
High School Diploma -
Essex Community Education Center Union High School
Essex Junction, VT
Some College (No Degree) -
Castleton State College
Castleton, VT
Fork Lift Certificated
Skills
Closing and contract negotiations
Labor relations
Retail operations management
Inventory control
Customer relations
Hiring and staffing
Contract negotiation expertise
Staff training and development
Profit and loss analysis
Budgeting
Merchandising
Timeline
Logistics Technician
Globalfoundries
05.2021 - Current
Sale and Service Representative
Cintas
01.2020 - 05.2021
Owner
Agway Essex, Plattsburgh and Colchester
11.2003 - 12.2019
Manager
Colchester Agway
11.1996 - 11.2003
Assistant Manager
Colchester Agway
09.1990 - 11.1996
High School Diploma -
Essex Community Education Center Union High School