Steve Jewell
Oregon City,OR
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
The Western Group
10.2002 - 01.2024
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Implemented robust inventory management systems to optimize stock levels and minimize waste/costs associated with excess product storage.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
- Analyzed market trends/data to identify potential opportunities for business growth within existing or emerging markets successfully.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
Operations Manager
The Western Group
05.2001 - 12.2002
- Reduced turnaround time for project completion through effective resource allocation and team management.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors, resulting in better pricing and improved service quality.
Production Manager
The Western Group
03.1998 - 05.2001
- Increased overall productivity by identifying bottlenecks in the production process and proposing effective solutions.
- Developed a comprehensive training program for new hires, resulting in higher employee retention rates and faster integration into the team.
- Reduced waste and material costs by optimizing resource allocation and inventory management.
Inside Sales
The Western Group
02.1995 - 03.2001
- Partnered with inside sales representatives to maintain current product and service literature.
- Set and exceeded inside sales goals by establishing ambitious targets and motivating sales representatives.
Education
Oregon State University
Corvallis, ORSkills
- Advertising and Marketing
- Vendor Sourcing
- Loss Prevention
- Contract Negotiations
- Customer Retention
- Operations Oversight
- Recruitment
- Staff Training/Development
- Purchasing
Timeline
General Manager
The Western Group
10.2002 - 01.2024
Operations Manager
The Western Group
05.2001 - 12.2002
Production Manager
The Western Group
03.1998 - 05.2001
Inside Sales
The Western Group
02.1995 - 03.2001
Oregon State University
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