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Robert Broughton

Summary

Team orientated leader with skills in adaptability, attention to detail, communications, creativity, critical thinking, customer service, leadership and problem solving. Proven leadership in sales, marketing, and management. Co-developed a marketing system which were instrumental in large company growth, system was used for 17 years. Participated actively with management team to increase sales 1400%. Hands-on operations, financial management of five (5) manufacturing facilities in U.S. Implemented and monitored all financial aspects for five (5) manufacturing facilities in U.S. Team leader with the ability to identify and solve problems. Self-motivated professional successful in seizing viable opportunities for expansion and innovation in business. Background in increasing profits, reducing costs, and transforming customer service standards. Experienced in leading and supervising operational and sales teams. Professional with deep expertise and readiness for leadership. Proven track record in driving business growth and operational efficiency. Strong focus on team collaboration and delivering impactful results. Known for reliability, adaptability, strategic vision, and effective problem-solving. Skilled in business management, financial planning, and customer relations. Experienced with strategic planning, financial management, and team leadership. Utilizes industry knowledge to drive business growth and operational efficiency. Track record of creating and implementing innovative strategies to enhance profitability and productivity.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner

Robert & Associates and General Repair
01.1989 - 01.2000
  • Reduced material cost by 50% and scrap by 30% in a manufacturing operation in 3 months
  • Moved a $3,500,000 company from a $250,000 loss to a breakeven in 3 months
  • Provided significant input and insight in the successful sale of two (2) businesses in three (3) years
  • One of these businesses had 100 employees, the other 200 and requiring SEC guidelines for sale
  • Act as General Contractor for repair, remodeling, and renovation of single family dwellings

President and CEO

B & S Investments, Inc.
01.1981 - 01.1989
  • Company Overview: (Today's Computer Business Center)
  • Formed corporation, secured investors, located franchise, and operated business profitably on a daily basis
  • Designed and marketed information management system for personal computers to small businesses
  • Developed customer base from zero (0) to over 1000 customers
  • (Today's Computer Business Center)

Chief Financial Officer

Brown & Brown, Inc.
01.1978 - 01.1981
  • Company Overview: (Heavy Highway Contractor)
  • Researched, purchased, and implemented an automated accounting system with a return on investment in six (6) months
  • Participated in income growth of 300% in three (3) years
  • (Heavy Highway Contractor)

General Manager, El Dorado Transportation

El Dorado Industries, Inc.
01.1968 - 01.1978
  • Company Overview: (Manufacturing Company)
  • Secretary-Treasurer, El Dorado Transportation
  • Corporate Controller, El Dorado Industries
  • Division Controller, El Dorado Industries
  • Accountant/Controller, El Dorado Industries
  • (Manufacturing Company)

Education

Masters - Management

Friends University
Wichita, KS

Bachelors - Human Resource Management

Friends University
Wichita, KS

Skills

  • Leadership in sales
  • Marketing
  • Management
  • Adaptability
  • Attention to detail
  • Communications
  • Creativity
  • Critical thinking
  • Customer service
  • Problem solving

Timeline

Owner

Robert & Associates and General Repair
01.1989 - 01.2000

President and CEO

B & S Investments, Inc.
01.1981 - 01.1989

Chief Financial Officer

Brown & Brown, Inc.
01.1978 - 01.1981

Bachelors - Human Resource Management

Friends University

Masters - Management

Friends University

General Manager, El Dorado Transportation

El Dorado Industries, Inc.
01.1968 - 01.1978
Robert Broughton