Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Coaching
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Rodney Owens

Gladewater,TX

Summary

Proven leader with a track record of enhancing operational efficiency at Soundwave Inc by implementing strategic business planning and organizational development. Excelled in team building, motivating staff to exceed performance targets, and driving business growth through effective operations management. Skilled in operational leadership and business development, achieving significant improvements in productivity and profitability.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Co Owner (VP of Operations)

Soundwave Inc
Longview, Texas
03.2004 - Current
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
  • Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.

Business Owner

Audio Concepts
06.1995 - 03.2004
  • Established strong customer relationships through excellent communication and attentive service.
  • Strengthened company reputation by consistently meeting or exceeding customer expectations in terms of quality products/services offered.
  • Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns, and transaction reports.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.
  • Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.

Shop Manager

Big Daddy’s Stereo
01.1991 - 06.1994
  • Maintained a clean, safe, and inviting store environment for both customers and employees by enforcing proper safety protocols and cleanliness standards.
  • Delivered excellent customer service by addressing and resolving customer inquiries and complaints.
  • Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets.
  • Streamlined store operations by delegating tasks efficiently to team members and monitoring progress regularly.
  • Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.

Education

No Degree - Science, Technology, And Society

Kilgore College
Kilgore, TX

High School Diploma -

Union Grove High School
Gladewater, TX
06.1989

Skills

  • Team Building and Motivation
  • Operations Management
  • Organizational Development
  • Production Scheduling
  • Operations Oversight
  • Business Development
  • Staff Management
  • Business Planning
  • Operational leadership

Accomplishments

  • Facilitated little league baseball and basketball for Union Grove kids by getting parents involved.
  • 3rd place finish in state tournament 2010 11-12 boys baseball as assistant coach
  • 1st in state as head coach same team 11-12 boys 2011
  • 14 years of coaching and inspiring kids to work hard to achieve their goals in sports and in life.
  • Coached summer league high school baseball and basketball for many years



Coaching

Being a father of 3 boys and coaching kids is by far my favorite accomplishments in life. I've built a multi  million dollar business over the last few decades. I seem to always go back to the coaching and raising my boys. Building kids up and giving them the knowledge and insight to do well is a passion of mine. I'm hoping that being a teachers aid will give me some of that fulfillment again. 

Timeline

Co Owner (VP of Operations)

Soundwave Inc
03.2004 - Current

Business Owner

Audio Concepts
06.1995 - 03.2004

Shop Manager

Big Daddy’s Stereo
01.1991 - 06.1994

No Degree - Science, Technology, And Society

Kilgore College

High School Diploma -

Union Grove High School
Rodney Owens