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Richard Cleary

Spring City,TN

Summary

Highly motivated professional with 30 years of entrepreneurial and management experience. Skillfully creates and maintains professional and loyal relationships with co-workers, staff and clients while managing administrative and sales employees. Comfortable working independently as manager and leader and as collaborative team member. Applies business acumen and experience and exercises decisive judgment to meet and exceed organizational goals.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Owner/Manager

RC Field Services
05.2017 - Current
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
  • Manage 10-15 employees in daily and weekly assignments
  • Implement process improvements, reducing operational costs and increasing productivity.
  • Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.
  • Established a positive workplace culture that fostered employee engagement, collaboration, and loyalty.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Employee terminations.

Account Manager

Sunrise Acceptance
11.2017 - 05.2017
  • Renewed existing accounts by building relationships with clients.
  • Negotiated contracts and closed agreements to maximize profits.
  • De-escalated customer interactions by providing alternative solutions to issues.
  • Participated in brainstorming sessions to develop new ideas for business development initiatives.
  • Developed strategies to increase revenue from existing accounts.
  • Created comprehensive reports on account performance and presented them to senior management.
  • Managed multiple accounts simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
  • Collaborated with marketing team to develop promotional materials for clients.
  • Prepared monthly financial statements for each account.
  • Executed sales strategies to achieve monthly targets consistently.
  • Reset store displays for special events and seasonal merchandise changes.
  • Operated register, handled cash and processed credit card transactions.
  • Developed and maintained long-term relationships with key clients.
  • Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
  • Utilized problem-solving skills when dealing with difficult customers.
  • Hired, trained and trained new hires to optimize profitability and reduced process lags.
  • Reviewed inventory levels regularly to avoid stock shortages or excesses.

Branch Manager

Citizens Finance
12.2004 - 12.2007
  • Managed and inspired team members to perform to full potential, driving branch profitability.
  • Planned work schedules to maintain adequate staffing levels.
  • Built strong rapport with new and existing clients to better serve financial needs and promote branch loyalty.
  • Verified cash by balancing cash drawers and maintaining cash count records.
  • Worked cross-functionally to plan and establish branch goals, supporting strategic objectives.
  • Performed regular audits of financial records in order to ensure accuracy.
  • Facilitated weekly meetings with staff members to discuss progress on current initiatives.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, competitive landscape and regulatory environment.
  • Established strong working relationships with external partners such as vendors and suppliers.
  • Managed staff scheduling, hiring and training processes.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews and provided feedback for all employees in the branch.
  • Assisted other branches when needed during peak periods or special projects.
  • Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for management.
  • Checked payroll, vendor payments and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
  • Managed budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow processes for organization.
  • Completed month-end and year-end closings, kept records audit-ready and monitored timely recording of accounting transactions.

Branch Manager

Security Finance, Financial Services
08.2003 - 12.2004
  • Managed and inspired team members to perform to full potential, driving branch profitability.
  • Planned work schedules to maintain adequate staffing levels.
  • Built strong rapport with new and existing clients to better serve financial needs and promote branch loyalty.
  • Verified cash by balancing cash drawers and maintaining cash count records.
  • Worked cross-functionally to plan and establish branch goals, supporting strategic objectives.
  • Performed regular audits of financial records in order to ensure accuracy.
  • Facilitated weekly meetings with staff members to discuss progress on current initiatives.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, competitive landscape and regulatory environment.
  • Established strong working relationships with external partners such as vendors and suppliers.
  • Managed staff scheduling, hiring and training processes.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews and provided feedback for all employees in the branch.
  • Assisted other branches when needed during peak periods or special projects.
  • Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for management.
  • Checked payroll, vendor payments and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
  • Created and updated financial reports on frequent basis to present information to leadership teams.
  • Managed budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow processes for organization.
  • Completed month-end and year-end closings, kept records audit-ready and monitored timely recording of accounting transactions.

Correctional Officer

New York State Department of Correctional Services
03.1993 - 07.2003
  • Observed inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
  • Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.
  • Maintained clear and open communications with facility areas to support safe operations.
  • Informed inmates and visitors of rules, safety and security procedures and responsibilities.
  • Supervised offender work assignments and evaluated performance for compliance with standard regulations.
  • Instructed inmates on work detail and oversaw work-site transportation.
  • Responded to emergency situations such as riots or disturbances with appropriate force measures.
  • Enforced prison rules and regulations while maintaining a safe environment for inmates and staff.
  • Managed inmate behavior through effective communication and conflict resolution techniques.

Manager

Mcrorys
08.1989 - 03.1993

• Payroll, time, attendance and scheduling.

• Money management to include audits of registers balancing for opening and closing and office drawer balancing.

• Training and development, customer service, hiring and firing, store resets and inventories.

• The daily tasks of opening and closing.

Airborne Infantryman

U.S. Army Recruiting Command
06.1985 - 05.1991
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Understood and followed oral and written directions.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues.
  • Performed airborne operations, including parachute jumps from aircrafts and static line jumps from towers.
  • Organized daily duties for subordinates according to mission objectives.

Education

High School Diploma - undefined

Watertown High School
Watertown, NY

Skills

  • Financial Management
  • Training and Development
  • Relationship building and management
  • Work Prioritization
  • Excels in team leadership
  • Problem solving
  • Customer Service
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Staff Management
  • Documentation

Certification

Serve Safe certified

Timeline

Account Manager

Sunrise Acceptance
11.2017 - 05.2017

Owner/Manager

RC Field Services
05.2017 - Current

Branch Manager

Citizens Finance
12.2004 - 12.2007

Branch Manager

Security Finance, Financial Services
08.2003 - 12.2004

Correctional Officer

New York State Department of Correctional Services
03.1993 - 07.2003

Manager

Mcrorys
08.1989 - 03.1993

Airborne Infantryman

U.S. Army Recruiting Command
06.1985 - 05.1991

High School Diploma - undefined

Watertown High School