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Overview
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FAA certified UAV pilot - drone pilot
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Timothy Gauen

Maricopa,AZ

Summary

Proud of my dedication to my career. Pride myself on giving those around me a better opportunity to be more productive. Excellent residential sales comfort level and have trained many sales people over the years. Decades of working with the public has sharpened my skills to observe traits in people and use those observations to obtain goals.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager of Operations

Cedar Preservation Specialists
03.1995 - Current

Ran operations of 6 crews for a seasonal contracting company in the Chicago suburbs. Daily requirements were residential sales, customer resolution issues, employee management to include hiring and firing, monitoring and ordering supplies and job scheduling. I was solely responsible for running a smooth operation 7 days a week, 42 weeks a year for the last 29 years. Our small company grew from $79,000 in gross revenue in 1995 to well over $3 million in 2024.

Assistant Store Manager

Toys R Us
08.1992 - 03.1995

Manage small group of stockroom employees for effective unloading of merchandise and proper storage. Maintaining a safe and organized stockroom.


Assigned to manage a complete 6 month store remodel during overnight hours using local state penitentiary trustees.

Assistant Store Manager

Bob Evans Restaurant
08.1989 - 08.1992

Ran night shift 5 days a week. Oversaw food safety, food portioning, restaurant cleanliness and customer satisfaction. Trained and managed all employees.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management

Augustana College
Rock Island, IL
05.1989

Skills

  • Operations Management
  • Customer Service
  • Sales Strategies
  • Problem-Solving
  • Time Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Staff Development
  • Schedule Management
  • Logistics

FAA certified UAV pilot - drone pilot

As the lead residential salesperson for a roofing company, I initiated the use of drone inspections for estimating bid pricing.  Legally bound, I passed all FAA requirements to acquire my UAV Pilot License.  Since I originally acquired my license I have since been recertified.

Timeline

General Manager of Operations

Cedar Preservation Specialists
03.1995 - Current

Assistant Store Manager

Toys R Us
08.1992 - 03.1995

Assistant Store Manager

Bob Evans Restaurant
08.1989 - 08.1992

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management

Augustana College
Timothy Gauen