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Steven Forrest

Summary

Energetic professional with over 25 years of sales, management and training expertise. Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner

JR Brothers
08.2018 - 04.2025
  • Oversaw and managed daily operations, ensuring efficient workflow and optimal resource allocation.
  • Developed and implemented cost-effective strategies to enhance profit margins.
  • Hired, trained and mentored staff, fostering skill development and promoting a collaborative work environment.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts to secure favorable terms and conditions.


Assistant Store Manager

Bailey Banks & Biddle
08.2017 - 07.2018
  • Supervised daily operations to enhance customer service and store efficiency.
  • Trained and mentored staff on sales techniques and product knowledge.
  • Implemented inventory management practices to optimize stock levels.
  • Achieve personal and store sales goals.

Sales and Management

Various (Zales, Jared, Robbins Bros., Helzberg and Rogers)
03.1993 - 05.2015
  • Achieve personal as well as store goals
  • Recruit, train and develop talent in accordance with the company culture
  • Schedule time and staffing levels to maximize efficiency

Education

RMLO - Residential Mortgage Loan Originator

Champions School of Real Estate
Dallas, TX
07-2025

GED -

Reseda High School
Reseda, CA
06-1988

Real Estate Sales License - Real Estate Sales

Champions School of Real Estate
Dallas, TX
06-2024

Skills

  • Small business operations
  • Customer relations/ customer service
  • Inventory management
  • Operations oversight
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Staff management
  • Staff hiring, training and motivating
  • Sales leadership
  • Human resource management
  • Contract negotiation expertise

Timeline

Owner

JR Brothers
08.2018 - 04.2025

Assistant Store Manager

Bailey Banks & Biddle
08.2017 - 07.2018

Sales and Management

Various (Zales, Jared, Robbins Bros., Helzberg and Rogers)
03.1993 - 05.2015

RMLO - Residential Mortgage Loan Originator

Champions School of Real Estate

GED -

Reseda High School

Real Estate Sales License - Real Estate Sales

Champions School of Real Estate