Sean Fender
Atlanta,GA
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Owner/Operator
Walcraft
03.2003 - Current
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Monitored staff performance, providing final-say assessment over inquiries.
- Worked with marketing teams to create print and online advertisements to bring in new customers.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Oversaw end-to-end business processes to maintain proficiency and profitability.
- Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
- Kept all building areas and equipment functional and well-organized to promote business performance.
- Served as principal stakeholder over organization's complete operations.
- Served as primary point-of-contact with suppliers and contractors to achieve inventory expectations.
- Employed prompt decision-making and in-depth research to resolve issues.
- Assessed damaged materials and notified maintenance personnel of needed repairs.
- Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.
- Lent business acumen to meet day-to-day strategic objectives.
- Devised and deployed sales and marketing tactics to drive strategic growth and support achievement of revenue goals.
Business Owner/Operator
Fender & Sledge Design, Inc
10.1994 - 05.2002
- Adhered to regulatory and policy changes and made necessary adjustments to maintain overall success.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Monitored staff performance, providing final-say assessment over inquiries.
- Worked with marketing teams to create print and online advertisements to bring in new customers.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Oversaw end-to-end business processes to maintain proficiency and profitability.
General Manager, District Manager, Denim Buyer
Express
10.1990 - 06.1995
- Analyzed current vendors and products to stay abreast of market trends and evaluate new suppliers.
- Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.
- Developed new strategies to reduce purchasing costs and maintain quality standards.
- Developed sales strategy based on research of consumer buying trends and market conditions.
- Prepared detailed reports to highlight inventory levels, purchase orders and discrepancies.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Developed cost-effective purchasing strategies to maintain inventory levels and improve operational procedures.
- Modeled strong negotiation skills to help team members close tough deals with lucrative clients.
- Forecasted purchasing trends and improved merchandising strategies.
- Provided strategic oversight of marketing and promotional campaigns to keep campaigns aligned with overall goals and objectives.
- Oversaw purchasing process from initiating requests to finalizing contracts to deliver smooth transaction.
- Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
- Located, developed, and promoted talented employees to cultivate collaborative and hardworking leadership team.
- Generated financial and operational reports to assist management with business strategy.
- Analyzed market trends and competitor activities to create competitive advantages.
- Supervised 6 locations to enforce high-quality standards of operation.6
- Coordinated with other district managers to actualize performance improvement strategies.
- Optimized in-store merchandising and monitored inventory availability to increase sales.
- Modeled best practices for sales and customer service.
- Met deadlines by proactively managing individual and team tasks and streamlining processes.
- Developed and improved account relationships.
- Exceeded sales targets with well-developed sales strategy and empowering team coaching.
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
- Worked diligently to resolve unique and recurring complaints, promoting loyalty, and enhancing operations.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
UNCA
Asheville, NCSkills
- Improve Policies
- Showcase Design
- Strategic Marketing
- Business Consulting
- Approachable and Outgoing
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Results Orientation
Timeline
Business Owner/Operator
Walcraft
03.2003 - Current
Business Owner/Operator
Fender & Sledge Design, Inc
10.1994 - 05.2002
General Manager, District Manager, Denim Buyer
Express
10.1990 - 06.1995
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
UNCA
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