Motivated business professional bringing 25+ years of entrepreneurial experience and customer service. Highly effective at promoting positive relationships and building capable teams. Track record of improving overall operations, reducing overhead and increasing corporate value. Hardworking and passionate seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Owner/Operator
Corner Dairy Bar And Grill LLC
Mount Blanchard, Ohio
04.2012 - 07.2021
Oversaw day-to-day business processes to maintain proficiency and profitability.
Served as primary point-of-contact with suppliers and contractors to achieve inventory expectations.
Led screening, hiring and staff scheduling to maintain compliance with group goals.
Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
Kept all building areas and equipment functional and well-organized to promote business performance.
Achieved sales goals and increased revenue and profits through productive strategy development and organizational leadership.
Reconciled daily sales, returns and financial reports in QuickBooks.
Input income and expense details into database to track business finances and address variances.
Optimized team hiring, training and performance.
Increased sales 250% through 10 years of ownership
Auto Sales Representative
Mathews Autogroup
Marion, OH
11.1999 - 04.2012
Closed sales by overcoming objections, asking for sales, negotiating price and completing purchase contracts,
Negotiated purchase prices and explained sales, warranty and optional products.
Qualified buyers by matching requirements and interests to various car or truck models and discussing finance options.
Answered telephone and email inquiries from potential customers.
Demonstrated automobiles by explaining characteristics, capabilities and features, taking test drives and explaining warranties and services.
Completed registration paperwork and sales documentation.
Drove team revenue totals by bringing in top sales numbers.
Won several awards for monthly sales performances.
Manager
Western And Southern Life Insurance Group
Marion, OH
01.2005 - 10.2007
Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframe.
Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
Delivered feedback to decision-makers regarding employee performance and training needs.
Raised performance in areas of sales, management and operations by identifying and targeting areas in need of improvement.
Maximized productivity by keeping detailed records of daily progress and identifying and rectifying areas for improvement.
Achieved or exceeded financial goals on regular basis by controlling expenses, optimizing schedules and regulating inventory usage.
Assembly Production Operator
Honda Of America, Mfg
Marysville, OH
10.1986 - 05.1994
Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
Conducted quality assurance inspections on finished components and identified issues.
Completed durable assemblies and subassemblies with hand and power tools.
Followed outlined specifications to implement assembly plans.
Checked position and alignment of each component to prevent errors and minimize materials waste.
Put hazardous materials in properly marked containers to avoid injuries or contamination.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Marion Technical College
Marion, OH
2003
Skills
Strong customer service and problem solving skills
Leadership and People Development
Microsoft Office 365
Intuit QuickBooks
Sales Growth
Upbeat and Positive Personality
Analytical and Critical Thinker
Timeline
Business Owner/Operator
Corner Dairy Bar And Grill LLC
04.2012 - 07.2021
Manager
Western And Southern Life Insurance Group
01.2005 - 10.2007
Auto Sales Representative
Mathews Autogroup
11.1999 - 04.2012
Assembly Production Operator
Honda Of America, Mfg
10.1986 - 05.1994
Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Marion Technical College
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