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Suril Patel

Richmond,IL

Summary

Successful sales professional with 10+ years of entrepreneurial and management experience in the food and retail environment. I am dedicated to maximizing profits with forward-thinking approaches and clear focus on continuous improvement, with expert knowledge and experience in financial administration, product sales, customer service, and recordkeeping.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/Operator

L.N.Petro inc
Silver Lake, WI
06.2009 - 11.2023
  • Oversaw hiring process for new employees, from recruiting to completion of onboarding.
  • Developed strategic partnerships with other businesses and vendors in order to expand reach into new markets and secure favorable good and services.
  • Managed daily operations of the business, including staffing, professionalism, sales, inventory, conflict resolution, and accounting.
  • Ensured compliance with all local laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to the operation of the business.
  • Conducting regular inspections and maintenance of pumps, tanks, hoses, meters, nozzles and other equipment for potential hazards or malfunctions.
  • Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation, increase customer loyalty, address their inquiries, and effectively determine needs and requirements.

Manager

Pantry Express
Richmond, IL
09.1996 - 12.2009
  • Oversaw all aspects of daily store operations including staff management and training, inventory control, resolving customer inquiries efficiently, maintaining equipment, developing relationships with vendors to ensure timely supply of products, and accounting.
  • Ensured strict compliance with all applicable laws and regulations related to the sale of liquor.
  • Monitored cash flow throughout the day and ensured accuracy of transactions at point-of-sale terminals.
  • Reviewed financial reports, including profit and loss statements and balance sheets, identifying opportunities for cost savings or revenue growth.
  • Conducted regular walkthroughs of the store premises to ensure safety and cleanliness standards are met.
  • Maintained thorough and current knowledge of available brands and lines to give customers expert advice.

Production Manager

Shreeji P.V.C Pipe Ind
V.V.Nagar, Gujarat
04.1989 - 06.1996
  • Reviewed production orders, schedules, delivery dates, and inventory levels to determine product availability.
  • Managed materials to meet production goals and specific customer demands.
  • Coached and mentored employees to develop and enhance career skills.
  • Planned production operations while establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing processes.
  • Provided input for performance reviews and identified areas for additional improvement.
  • Monitored equipment, checked supplies and coordinated manpower to meet expected demand.
  • Established and updated production schedules to meet changing demands.
  • Monitored staff training and output to meet compliance, productivity and revenue goals.
  • Scheduled staff work assignments, rotations and overtime.
  • Orchestrated equipment set up, operation and break-down.

Education

Bachelor's of Commerce -

Osmania University
Hyderabad, India
05-1989

Skills

  • Executive team leadership
  • Inventory report generation
  • Client/Vendor Relations
  • Market Analysis
  • Budget and financing
  • Strong customer service and communication skills

Timeline

Owner/Operator

L.N.Petro inc
06.2009 - 11.2023

Manager

Pantry Express
09.1996 - 12.2009

Production Manager

Shreeji P.V.C Pipe Ind
04.1989 - 06.1996

Bachelor's of Commerce -

Osmania University
Suril Patel