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Philip Blakeman

North Richland Hills,TX

Summary

Adaptive manager capable of handling difficult tasks and seeking a fulfilling career transition as a teacher. Successfully, built an industrial items company that overcame many obstacles but ultimately makes no difference in the world. Meanwhile, volunteering and pursuing a passion for children and the next generation. The second half of my professional life will be about building up the next generation as a teacher.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Managing Member

Southwest Duct Products
North Richland Hills, TX
01.2017 - Current
  • Hired and trained a five-member production team.
  • Managed the sales, including the transition of the previous customer base, and ultimately achieved a 40% increase in sales.
  • Purchased and managed the raw materials of nearly a million dollars annually.

Vice President

Southwest Air Products
North Richland Hills, Texas
01.2004 - 12.2017
  • Headed production for a transition period, ultimately training a permanent replacement.
  • Stood in as head of sales for a season until a permanent replacement salesman was found.
  • Oversaw general operations and used decades of experience to fill gaps or add manpower to the operation most in need.
  • Stood with the company until its closing, and managed the transition of that closing.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Management

Texas A&M University
College Station, TX
12-2003

Skills

  • Hired and trained nearly a dozen people
  • Developed and marketed a unique product
  • Negotiated the required leases and licensing
  • Maneuvered complex problems, such as an OSHA investigation and operating during COVID
  • Developed relationships with suppliers and customers
  • Being fluid to design and change a business system with changes as they arose

Affiliations

  • Volunteer Soccer Coach for 3 seasons at I9, teaching kids in an inclusive environment how to have fun with sports and participate at any skill level and to have good sportsmanship and be a teammate.
  • Volunteer Children's Ministry at Gateway Church every other week I teach kids at the church.
  • ATA taekwondo participant at Colleyville ATA where amongst a throng of little kids, I'm one of the hand full of adults. I compete in tournaments on the competition team and I am the reigning District Champion in combat sparring for a 4 state district of 40-49 year olds.
  • Father of 3 boys: 5, 7, and 10 years old. Raising them to be men and enjoying them as boys is my favorite thing in life. We have a little fishing boat. We camp. We do sports. We go to church. We collect fossils.

Timeline

Managing Member

Southwest Duct Products
01.2017 - Current

Vice President

Southwest Air Products
01.2004 - 12.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Business Management

Texas A&M University

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