Thomas Betts
Garland
Summary
Entrepreneurial Owner with experience and solid history of business success. Built operations from ground up with strategic and scalable approaches. Well-oriented to quickly identify and capitalize on emerging opportunities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Co owner of Seafood Traphouse Restaurant
Seafood Traphouse
Dallas
02.2020 - Current
- Developed marketing strategies to enhance brand visibility and attract customers.
- Handled customer inquiries and resolved issues to ensure satisfaction.
- Collaborated with suppliers to negotiate pricing and maintain quality products.
- Implemented social media campaigns to engage with the local community effectively.
- Collaborated with other co-owners on strategic decisions related to the company's growth plan.
- Monitored expenses closely to stay within allocated budgets for each project and initiative.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to secure the best terms possible.
- Implemented new technologies to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
- Engaged in community and industry events to network, promote the business, and stay informed on market developments.
- Coordinated staff schedules to optimize coverage and meet customer demand.
Co owner of KCFoods LLC
KCFoods
Dallas
05.2019 - Current
- Managed daily operations and logistics for a food distribution company.
- Developed and implemented inventory control systems to streamline processes.
- Coordinated staff schedules to optimize workforce efficiency and coverage.
- Prep and Cooked various meals.
- Planned and Setup events..times and dates.
- Facilitated communication between departments to enhance collaboration and workflow efficiency.
- Collaborated with other co-owners on strategic decisions related to the company's growth plan.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to secure the best terms possible.
Moving Specialist
Martin's Professional Paino Moving
Rockwall
04.2017 - Current
- Coordinated safe loading and unloading of pianos and other musical instruments.
- Inspected equipment and materials for damage before transportation.
- Maintained inventory of moving supplies and equipment to ensure readiness.
Material Prosessor 2
Assurant Soloutions
Lewisville
08.2015 - 09.2019
- Diagnosed technical issues in various cell phone models efficiently.
- Repaired screens, batteries, and other components with precision.
- Maintained inventory of repair parts and tools systematically.
- Collaborated with team members to improve repair processes effectively.
- Replaced defective parts, such as batteries and display screens.
- Installed software updates and applications onto customer's devices.
- Provided solutions to technical issues related to cell phone use.
- Troubleshot various mobile operating systems, such as Android and iOS.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding malfunctioning or damaged cell phones.
- Maintained a log of all repairs completed and kept track of inventory levels in stockroom.
- Mentored junior faculty in teaching methodologies and research strategies.
- Conducted research on industry trends and emerging technologies in insurance.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Kansas State University
Manhattan , KsSkills
- Marketing strategies
- Customer service
- Contract negotiation
- Inventory management
- Process improvement
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Vendor relations
- Community engagement
- Visionary leadership
- Business growth
- Customer relations
- Problem-solving
- Decision-making
- Small business operations
- Goal setting
- Systems management
- Innovation mindset
Timeline
Co owner of Seafood Traphouse Restaurant
Seafood Traphouse
02.2020 - Current
Co owner of KCFoods LLC
KCFoods
05.2019 - Current
Moving Specialist
Martin's Professional Paino Moving
04.2017 - Current
Material Prosessor 2
Assurant Soloutions
08.2015 - 09.2019
Some College (No Degree) -
Kansas State University