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Rick Walden

Bowersville,GA

Summary

Highly motivated professional with several 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

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner

MAS Services, LLC
Belton, SC
02.2019 - Current
  • Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
  • Developed strategic plans to increase profitability and efficiency.
  • Identified new opportunities for growth, expansion, and diversification.
  • Created marketing campaigns to attract new customers.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers.
  • Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
  • Enhanced inventory management systems
  • Warehouse organization.

General Manager

AutoBank LLC
Greenville, SC
06.2016 - Current
  • Developed and implemented operational strategies to improve efficiency, reduce costs and maximize customer satisfaction.
  • Established and maintained effective communication with staff members to ensure efficient operations.
  • Managed all aspects of daily business operations including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, inventory control, customer service and sales.
  • Monitored financial performance and identified areas for improvement in cost savings and revenue generation.
  • Coordinated training activities for employees to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Maintained relationships with vendors to obtain the best pricing on supplies and materials.
  • Analyzed existing processes for effectiveness and developed new systems as needed to enhance overall productivity levels.
  • Resolved customer complaints quickly while maintaining high quality standards of service delivery.
  • Provided guidance and support to subordinate managers in order to foster an atmosphere of cooperation throughout the organization.

General Manager

Walden Enterprises, LLC
Greer, SC
08.2010 - 06.2016
  • Developed and implemented operational strategies to improve efficiency, reduce costs and maximize customer satisfaction.
  • Established and maintained effective communication with staff members to ensure efficient operations.
  • Managed all aspects of daily business operations including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, inventory control, customer service and sales.
  • Developed marketing strategies designed to increase brand awareness within target markets.
  • Assisted in the recruitment process by interviewing potential candidates for open positions.
  • Performed routine audits of internal controls in order to maintain accuracy of financial records.
  • Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations and industry standards pertaining to operations management.
  • Trained employees on duties, policies and procedures.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired qualified staff for open positions.
  • Created schedules and monitored payroll to remain within budget.
  • Supervised employees through planning, assignments, and direction.

Education

GED -

North Mecklenburg High School
Huntersville, NC
06-1983

Skills

  • Self-Motivated Professional
  • Operational Planning
  • Relationship Management
  • Clear Verbal Communication
  • Service Excellence
  • Systematic Coordination
  • Problem-Solving Proficiency
  • Independent Learner

Accomplishments

  • Manager of the Year AutoMax 2011
  • Manager of the Year Foothill Ford 2005
  • Manager of the Year Joe Gibson Daewoo 2000

Timeline

Owner

MAS Services, LLC
02.2019 - Current

General Manager

AutoBank LLC
06.2016 - Current

General Manager

Walden Enterprises, LLC
08.2010 - 06.2016

GED -

North Mecklenburg High School

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