Ryan Kneubuhl
Orange,CA
Summary
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
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner
Aqua MCK Pool And Spa
Orange , CA
2011.11 - Current
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Founded and managed Aqua MCK business, growing revenue to $80,000 in first year.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Remained up-to-date on current trends and attended industry trade shows and markets to view and order inventory.
- Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
- Reconciled daily sales nd financial reports in QuickBooks.
- Maintained up-to-date administrative records to monitor operational conditions.
Sales Coordinator
Varga Media Solutions
Lake Forest , CA
2010.01 - 2012.01
- Worked alongside retail representatives to enhance product presentations and advertising collateral.
- Deployed and assessed strategies for retaining customers and maximizing account servicing opportunities to promote revenue consistency.
- Maintained long-term relationships with high net-worth clients.
- Spearheaded team-building sales meetings to inform supervisors of changes and promote successful sales strategies.
- Presented targeted consumer profiles during retail trade shows to increase market share and make connections with potential customers.
- Conducted on-site product demonstrations to highlight features, answer customer questions and redirect concerns toward positive aspects.
- Employed closing sales techniques, upselling and customer loyalty incentives to boost sales.
- Liaised with customers, management and sales team to better understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
- Researched local markets to identify and flesh out lists of new leads for sales team follow-up.
- Prepared pricing strategies for current customers to enhance sales and increase profitability.
- Forged and nurtured impactful relationships with customers to cultivate loyalty.
- Set up appointments with potential and current customers to promote new products and services.
- Trained over 150 processes and closely monitored work to optimize productivity
Director
Alliance Of Abilities
Santa Ana , CA
2001.06 - 2009.12
- Created annual budget and developed comprehensive plan to accomplish company objectives while staying within budget.
- Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
- Confirmed company documentation met ISO requirements and day-to-day operations followed documentation.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to strategically affect operational direction.
- Hired and directed teams to achieve daily and long-term operations and business goals.
- Assisted company executives during decision-making process by compiling daily reports to suggest corrective action.
- Assisted leadership with successful launch of start-up.
- Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
- Provided documentation of processes to comply with regulations and company policies.
- Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business
Cal State Fullerton
Fullerton, CA06.2004
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Concord College
Princeton, WV06.2003
High School Diploma -
Magnolia High School
Anaheim, CA06.1997
Skills
- Problem Anticipation and Resolution
- Sales Promotion
- Goal Setting
- Decision Making
- Originality and Creativity
- Recruitment and Hiring
- Team Leadership
- Business Leadership
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 25+ in the development of sales tactics, organized targeted marketing and events and planning
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Supervised team of 30staff members.
Affiliations
Work hand and hand in volunteer efforts with Be Well of Orange as well as Mary's Kitchen in Orange
Certification
- Microsoft Office certified
- Quickbooks
- CPR and First Aid certified
- Rad T Certified
- Peer Support Specialist, REI, Orange County
Timeline
Owner
Aqua MCK Pool And Spa
2011.11 - Current
Sales Coordinator
Varga Media Solutions
2010.01 - 2012.01
Director
Alliance Of Abilities
2001.06 - 2009.12
Associate of Arts - Business
Cal State Fullerton
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Concord College
High School Diploma -
Magnolia High School
- Microsoft Office certified
- Quickbooks
- CPR and First Aid certified
- Rad T Certified
- Peer Support Specialist, REI, Orange County