Phil Arentz
St. Petersburg,FL
Summary
A position where I can interact with customers on a daily basis, since I enjoy offering an exceptional solution, an opportunity to earn a bonus would be a plus.
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Service Manager
Blind And Shutter Gallery
St. Petersburg, FL
06.2020 - 05.2025
- Led service team in delivering high-quality customer experiences and support.
- Developed and implemented operational procedures to enhance service efficiency.
- Oversaw inventory management, ensuring timely procurement and availability of products.
- Trained and mentored staff on product knowledge and customer service best practices.
Handyman Helper
Helping Hands, Handyman Service
Riverview, FL
11.2018 - 05.2020
- Tasks range from minor to major, from unskilled to highly skilled, and include painting, drywall repair, remodeling, minor plumbing work, minor electrical work, household carpentry, sheetrock, crown molding, and furniture assembly.
Fiberglass Coatings
09.2018 - 11.2018
Walpole
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Transporting goods Cross country.
Arnold Transportation
07.2014 - 02.2015
Prime Inc.
09.2013 - 07.2014
Werner Enterprise
03.2013 - 08.2013
Management
Holiday Retirement
10.2009 - 11.2012
- Co-manage an independent living complex managing the day-to-day operations and supervising a staff of 10. Handle all employee scheduling, payroll reporting and locations expense tracking in addition to daily contact with the residents and family members.
Manager
AMS - Phoenix
05.2009 - 10.2009
- Managed self-storage property of 700 units as resident manager. Showed units, collected past due accounts, maintained tools & equipment as needed. Handled marketing to area apartment complexes to increase occupancy.
Contractor
P & L Window Design
01.2007 - 05.2009
- Measured & installed and sold custom shutters & blinds to home owners and business.
Head Installer
Shutter Solutions
05.2004 - 01.2007
- Extensive knowledge of production & manufacturing including experience with saws, sharpers, wide belt sanders, setup machinery including programming in the measurements and types of hard woods. Sold and installed custom residential shutters. Increased sales by up-selling walk in customers with custom colors and designs.
Maqnger
D & M Development/Daly City Ace Hardware
Daly City, CA
10.1999 - 10.2004
- Opened & Managed Ace Hardware, maintained inventory, managing the day-to-day operations and supervising a staff of 10. Handle all employee scheduling, payroll reporting and locations expense tracking in addition to daily contact with the customers.
Bay Home & Window
01.2000 - 01.2003
- Installed custom shutter and did repairs for residential customers.
Head Installer
Design Shutter Shop
01.1988 - 01.1998
- Extensive knowledge of production & manufacturing including experience with saws, sharpers, wide belt sanders, setup machinery including programing in the measurements, and types of hard woods. Sold and installed custom residential shutters. Increased sales by up-selling walk in customers with custom colors and designs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Orange High
Orange, CASkills
- Customer relations
- Computer literate
- Organization and Time management
- Clean driving record
- Electrical /Plumbing & Mechanical equipment repair
Maintenance / Repair
- Performed maintenance & repair on all type of saws, grinders, wide belt sanders and inline painting equipment.
- Have experience in operating and repairing hydraulic and air automated machinery.
- Maintain an excellent safety record.
Accounting/Administrative
- Collect receivables and maintain a low delinquency rate.
- Accounts Payable, P-Card and Invoice coding
- Maintain accurate book keeping records. (Ariba)
- Reconcile accounts and make bank deposits. (On line Banking)
- Time Management (Kronos)
- Prepare daily and monthly reports.
Customer Relations
- Establish and maintain relationships with the customers.
- Anticipate and resolve any customer needs and problems.
- Promote the company at all times through excellent customer service.
Timeline
Service Manager
Blind And Shutter Gallery
06.2020 - 05.2025
Handyman Helper
Helping Hands, Handyman Service
11.2018 - 05.2020
Fiberglass Coatings
09.2018 - 11.2018
Walpole
08.2017 - 08.2018
Arnold Transportation
07.2014 - 02.2015
Prime Inc.
09.2013 - 07.2014
Werner Enterprise
03.2013 - 08.2013
Management
Holiday Retirement
10.2009 - 11.2012
Manager
AMS - Phoenix
05.2009 - 10.2009
Contractor
P & L Window Design
01.2007 - 05.2009
Head Installer
Shutter Solutions
05.2004 - 01.2007
Bay Home & Window
01.2000 - 01.2003
Maqnger
D & M Development/Daly City Ace Hardware
10.1999 - 10.2004
Head Installer
Design Shutter Shop
01.1988 - 01.1998
High School Diploma -
Orange High