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Stephen Schroeder

Stephen Schroeder

Elbert,CO

Summary

Creative Business Owner with exceptional background spent in both Construction and Oil Field Industries. Proven leader with engaging demeanor and success working in most demanding environments. Motivated business professional bringing 10+ years of entrepreneurial experience. Dedicated and personable with extensive experience in managing administrative and sales operations and personnel. Well-versed in training, educating, motivating and supporting staff members.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Owner

BuildsBySteve LLC
01.2022 - Current
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
  • 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.
  • Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
  • Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
  • Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance.

Business Owner

Liberty Fundraising Sales Inc
08.2015 - 01.2022
  • Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
  • Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.
  • Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.

Area Engineer

Sanjel USA
08.2012 - 05.2016
  • Collaborated with other departments to facilitate successful project completion.
  • Created detailed reports on engineering activities and findings.
  • Documented and developed engineering procedures and processes.
  • Trained and mentored junior engineers, providing guidance and direction.
  • Designed and implemented quality control processes to facilitate customer satisfaction.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Petroleum Engineering

Colorado School of Mines
Golden, CO
05.2010

Skills

  • Staff Management
  • New Business Development/ Launch
  • Task Delegation
  • Issue Resolution
  • Opportunity Identification
  • Operations Management/Subcontractor Management
  • Issue and Conflict Resolution
  • Project Drawings
  • Materials Estimations & Supplier Relations
  • Safe Work Practices
  • Business Planning, Sales and Marketing

Timeline

Business Owner

BuildsBySteve LLC
01.2022 - Current

Business Owner

Liberty Fundraising Sales Inc
08.2015 - 01.2022

Area Engineer

Sanjel USA
08.2012 - 05.2016

Bachelor of Science - Petroleum Engineering

Colorado School of Mines
Stephen Schroeder