Tony Collins
Peru,IN
Summary
Dynamic General Manager with a proven track record at Superior Auto/ SAC Finance driving business growth and enhancing operational efficiency. Expert in finance oversight and employee motivation, Committed to fostering customer loyalty and mentoring teams to achieve strategic goals.
The ability and desire to not only do but achieve the highest standards in any job put in front in me.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Smoke Stack Station
Rochester, IN
2000 - Current
Owner
BBQ concession business doing fairs, festivals and catering.
Smoking high quality smoked pulled pork, sensational ribs, delectable chicken and sides.
Handling all event schedules, setup, cleaning and maintaining all state and local food safety laws while delivering above standard customer service while also working other full times jobs.
General Manager
Superior Auto
Warsaw, IN
02.2013 - 02.2022
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision and long-range planning.
- Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
- Launched new, robust business management software system, resulting in improved operational insight and planning.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures and technology systems.
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
Education
Ged -
Northwest High School
Clarksville, TN1986
Skills
- Finance and Accounting Oversight
- Business Leadership
- Staff Scheduling
- Customer Service Management
- Recruitment and Hiring
- Sales Tracking
- Problem Anticipation and Resolution
- Team Leadership
- Originality and Creativity
- Performance Assessment
- Assignment Delegation
- Focus and Follow-Through
- Direct Sales
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Needs Assessment
- Inventory Tracking and Management
Employee Motivation
- Money Handling
- Presentation Development and Delivery
- Market and Competitor Research
- Sales Coaching
- Customer Relations
- Credit Terms Determination
- Advertising Campaign Development
- Special Promotions Planning
- Quality Assurance
- Records Organization and Management
- Mathematical Calculation and Reasoning
- Policy Development and Enforcement
- Goal Setting
- Decision Making
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Excellent cook
- Hands on can repair or do anything
Accomplishments
- Supervision - Supervised sales team to monitor sales activity and goal achievement.
Timeline
General Manager
Superior Auto
02.2013 - 02.2022
Owner
Smoke Stack Station
2000 - Current
Ged -
Northwest High School