Thomas Sachs
Specialty Retail
Schenectady,NY
Summary
Motivated business professional bringing 18 years of entrepreneurial experience in the Hearth, Spa and pool business. 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
38
38
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Business Owner/Operator
T.A.S. Hearth & Patio
Cobleskill , NY
2005.08 - 2023.06
- Devised and deployed sales and marketing tactics to drive strategic growth and support achievement of revenue goals.
- Employed prompt decision-making and in-depth research to resolve issues.
- Kept all building areas and equipment functional and well-organized to promote business performance.
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
Field Technician & Consulting
Self Employed
Cobleskill , NY
2002.02 - 2005.08
- Delivered services to customer locations in the specialized textile manufacturing industry.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked in parts of the US as well in Europe and Central America.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnostics of malfunctioning equipment, machinery, tools, and components
- Enacted successful repairs by applying technical skills and operations knowledge
Manager of Operations
Guilford Mills
Cobleskill , NY
1996.04 - 2001.11
- Partnered with vendors and suppliers to effectively manage and budget.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
Technician
Karl Mayer
Obertshausen , Germany
1985.04 - 1996.03
- Traveled as an Field Technician to Western Europe, Israel, South America and the U.S.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Maintained quality assurance and customer satisfaction objectives.
- Performed complex mechanical alignments and equipment calibration to meet quality standards.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
Education
Tecnical Vocational School -
Karl Mayer
Obertshausen Germany 1981.08 - 1985.02
Skills
Business process optimization
Accomplishments
Founded the business brand new in 2005 and added a second location in 2013. Grew the business to $2.3 million gross income in 2022.
Timeline
Business Owner/Operator
T.A.S. Hearth & Patio
2005.08 - 2023.06
Field Technician & Consulting
Self Employed
2002.02 - 2005.08
Manager of Operations
Guilford Mills
1996.04 - 2001.11
Technician
Karl Mayer
1985.04 - 1996.03
Tecnical Vocational School -
Karl Mayer
1981.08 - 1985.02
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