Rustin Schmidt
ALEXANDER,AR
Summary
Talented Owner with excellent marketing, customer service and facility oversight skills and more than 10 years of experience. Highly effective and comfortable working with people at all levels in organization. Hard-driving business leader offering skill in strategic business planning and team development. Skillfully recruit and train employees at all levels to meet customer and business demands. Articulate, forward-thinking and resourceful in meeting unique needs.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
OWNER/OPERATOR
SCHMIDT SOFT WASH
ALEXANDER, AR
01.2018 - Current
- Started own business using former clients from Schmidt Pressure Washing
- Acquired vendor status for Little Rock, AR State Department cleaning a multitude of exteriors of buildings, roofs, parks & playgrounds, sculptures etc
- Despite pandemic, I performed 40k worth of business during first year and have consecutively increased sales by 25% each following year.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
MATERIAL HANDLING LEAD
FRANKLIN ELECTRIC
ALEXANDER, AR
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Performed Audit in outgoing LTL and International Shipments
- Order Selecting and Truck- loading.
- Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility.
- Kept storage areas organized, clean and secure to fully protect company assets.
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Read production orders, work orders, shipping orders and requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered or distributed.
- Performed cycle counts and inventory control to accurately track product levels.
OWNER/OPERATOR
SCHMIDT PRESSURE WASHING
Little Rock, AR
06.2015 - 01.2018
- Started own business
- Acquired hundreds of clients doing P2P phone sales
- Did 50k worth of business in first six months
- Managed crew of 5 with high rate of client satisfaction.
- Optimized team hiring, training and performance.
- Assessed supplier quality to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational performance.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
Vice President of SALES
ABC PLAYGROUNDS
08.2012 - 06.2015
- Serviced current clients of company
- Acquired 120 new clients increasing sales by 25% in first year and additional 15% each year thereafter
- Streamlined sales format using computer technology
- Gave Sales presentations to audiences of 10-25
- PTA/PTOs of schools, daycare centers, church groups and city parks boards on playground sets and sold products as result of successful presentations.
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
- Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
- Grew sales and boosted profits, applying proactive management strategies and enhancing sales training.
STORE MANAGER
DIXIE CAFE RESTAURANTS
02.2009 - 08.2012
- Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
- Managed inventory control, cash control and store opening and closing procedures.
- Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
- Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.
- Promoted team collaboration, performance and efficiency by fostering healthy environments focused on mutual success.
Education
Biology, Spanish
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
Little Rock, ARSkills
- Assignment Delegation
- Focus and Follow-Through
- Mathematical Calculation and Reasoning
- Program Optimization
- Business Leadership
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Employee Motivation
- Originality and Creativity
- Front of House Management
- Quality Assurance
- Calm and Pleasant Demeanor
Insurance License
Life, Accidental Health & Sickness
Timeline
OWNER/OPERATOR
SCHMIDT SOFT WASH
01.2018 - Current
MATERIAL HANDLING LEAD
FRANKLIN ELECTRIC
01.2018 - 01.2019
OWNER/OPERATOR
SCHMIDT PRESSURE WASHING
06.2015 - 01.2018
Vice President of SALES
ABC PLAYGROUNDS
08.2012 - 06.2015
STORE MANAGER
DIXIE CAFE RESTAURANTS
02.2009 - 08.2012
Biology, Spanish
University of Arkansas At Little Rock