Sean Schwab
San Diego,CA
Summary
Multi-talented business leader bringing 30+ years of experience as successful Business Operator. Strategic problem solver and change manager. Visionary executive implements plans that meet current and future needs. Forward-thinking, offering advanced experience in overseeing operations, driving business strategy and overhauling distribution networks. Highly proficient in business development and strategic planning resulting in consistent growth and profitability. Proven leader with track record of successful communication, client relationship building and achievement of sales goals.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
CEO
Rock Distribution, Inc
San Diego, CA
11.1994 - 05.2015
- Recruited, trained, mentored, and managed employees at all levels within the organization.
- Cultivated relationships with external organizations to build partnerships that benefited both parties.
- Negotiated and approved contracts between company and distributors, suppliers and other external entities.
- Built strategic business partnerships by cultivating relationships with employees and experts.
- Delivered speeches and attended industry conferences to promote company image and engage with buyers.
- Increased productivity by creating new policies, objectives and procedures to streamline operations.
- Hired, trained and mentored [Number] staff members to maximize productivity.
- Exceeded sales goals through upselling and cross-selling within existing client base as well as strategically attracting new business.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
- Handled customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information.
- Engaged customers in friendly, professional dialogue to determine needs.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
- Received incoming shipments; verifying quantity, condition, labeling accuracy and conformance to purchase order specifications.
- Organized warehouse shelves and racks for efficient retrieval during order fulfillment process.
- Verified accuracy of incoming orders against packing slips before loading onto truck and trailer for shipment.
- Checked expiration dates on products prior to stocking shelves or shipping out orders.
- Loaded, unloaded, transported and stacked materials through careful operation of various warehouse equipment.
- Positioned lifting devices around loaded pallets, skids and boxes to secure materials for transport to designated areas.
- Estimated weights, heights and centers of balance to make precise placements.
Aquarium & Lobster Salt Specialist
Aqualogic
San Diego, CA
02.1993 - 07.2004
- Loaded raw materials into mixers as required by production orders.
- Transferred finished product from mixer to storage containers or hoppers as necessary.
- Adjusted mixing parameters in accordance with changing conditions.
- Troubleshot problems with mixing processes when they occurred.
- Calibrated scales used for measuring ingredients accurately before beginning a mix.
- Worked closely with supervisors to ensure timely completion of tasks within given deadlines.
- Monitored product quality throughout the mixing process.
- Organized pallets and secured materials with plastic wrap to prepare for movement to skids.
- Manipulated controls to set, activate and adjust mechanisms on machinery.
- Placed finished products on skids and wrapped and transported to warehouse with forklift.
- Measured ingredients for use in production processes.
- Sifted products through screens and bagged finished materials for transportation to next workstation.
Property Manager
Fisher Properties Group
San Diego, CA
02.1995 - 01.2000
- Maintained accurate records of financial transactions including rent collections, security deposits, and other income sources.
- Assessed rental applications, conducted background checks, and approved or denied prospective tenants based on established criteria.
- Managed all maintenance requests from tenants in a timely manner.
- Processed evictions when necessary in accordance with state laws and procedures.
- Ensured that all rent payments were collected on time by following up with delinquent tenants.
- Met with prospective tenants to show property and assess applications or sign leases.
- Developed and maintained strong working relationships with owners and tenants to minimize hassle for both parties.
- Responded to tenant maintenance requests according to agreed conditions for building functionality.
- Built relationships with service vendors and submitted associated billing statements.
- Oversaw and monitored preventative maintenance and energy management inspections and programs.
- Answered calls and responded to inquiries from various parties using strong active listening and open-ended questioning skills to resolve problems.
- Managed day-to-day activities involving tenants, subcontractors and property management.
- Planned, scheduled and coordinated general maintenance or repairs for commercial or residential properties.
- Managed overall tenant relations, promoted tenant satisfaction and streamlined services delivery.
President
SSSchwab Ent, Inc
Highlands Ranch, CO
06.2015 - Current
- Provided leadership and guidance on budgeting decisions to maximize resources available.
- Cultivated and maintained positive working relationships with employees, executives and other stakeholders.
- Organized and facilitated board meetings, strategic planning sessions, and annual conferences.
- Acted as an ambassador of goodwill for the organization by engaging positively with external parties.
- Provided organizational leadership and collaborated with executive partners to establish long-term goals, strategies and company policies.
Co-Founder & Co-Chair
Friends of Campland
San Diego, CA
01.2016 - Current
- Participated in or led committees for special initiatives and local community events.
- Collaborated with other elected officials at all levels of government to promote regional interests.
- Built and deepened partnerships with other politicians to more effectively carry out agendas.
Managing Partner
STP Classics
San Diego, CA
06.2018 - Current
- Specialized in 1966-1972 Chevy Chevelles
- Specialized in 1968-1969 Chevy Camaros
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
Sales Representative
Home Expo Home Depot
San Diego, CA
04.1994 - 04.1995
- Answered inquiries from prospective customers regarding features of products and services offered.
- Developed and maintained relationships with existing clients to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Developed customized sales techniques to successfully sell and upsell services to new and existing clients.
- Fostered relationships with customers to expand customer base and retain business.
- Performed regular follow-ups with prospects to close deals in a timely manner.
- Adhered to company initiatives and achieved established goals.
- Drove substantial sales through suggestive selling and by promoting add-on purchases.
- Greeted customers to determine wants or needs.
- Maintained knowledge of sales and promotions, return policies and security practices.
- Described merchandise and explained use, operation and care.
- Answered store and merchandise questions and led customers to wanted items.
- Performed floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance and housekeeping to keep sales areas well-stocked, organized and current.
- Stocked shelves and supplies and organized displays to focus customer attention on specific items.
- Cleaned shelves, counters and tables to maintain organized store.
- Placed special orders or called other stores to find desired items.
- Organized store by returning merchandise to proper areas and restocked displays.
- Prepared merchandise for purchase or rental.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences & Business
California State University Sacramentoento
Sacramento, CA05-1993
Skills
- Crisis Management
- Succession Planning
- Inspirational Leadership
- Operational Excellence
Certification
- Small Business Trained & Certified "Battle Tested"
- Forklift Trained & Certified
- Electric Pallet Jack Trained & Certified
- Electric Picker Trained & Certified
- Asbestos Abatement Supervisor
Accomplishments
- Introduced Blue Bunny Ice Cream To San Diego
- Developed Multiple Programs For Boney's & Sprouts Throughout San Diego & So Cal
- Souther California Gang Conference SCGC Certificate Of Appreciation 2012/2013/2014
- Star Pals Appreciation Awards
- NMA Vendor Of The Year
- Annual Review Board Serra High School & Kearny High School Student Stores
- Robb Field Rec Gym Executive Design & Review Board
- Incredible Dad, "Strong as Heck" Coffee Cup Appreciation Award
- First Ice Cream Contract to earn Exclusivity @ UCSD & SDSU & over 15 High & Middle School DISTRICTS
Timeline
Managing Partner
STP Classics
06.2018 - Current
Co-Founder & Co-Chair
Friends of Campland
01.2016 - Current
President
SSSchwab Ent, Inc
06.2015 - Current
Property Manager
Fisher Properties Group
02.1995 - 01.2000
CEO
Rock Distribution, Inc
11.1994 - 05.2015
Sales Representative
Home Expo Home Depot
04.1994 - 04.1995
Aquarium & Lobster Salt Specialist
Aqualogic
02.1993 - 07.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences & Business
California State University Sacramentoento