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Travis Wheatley

O'Fallon,IL

Summary

Dynamic professional with a proven track record in business development and employee supervision. Skilled in fostering customer satisfaction and enhancing team performance. Committed to driving operational excellence and building lasting client relationships through effective coaching and mentoring. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager

Stay Pressed Juice Co.
10.2022 - 04.2025
  • Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.

Co-Owner

The Indoor Earthworm
05.2016 - 04.2023
  • Established foundational processes for business operations.
  • Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
  • Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
  • Networked with other businesses and customers to increase sales opportunities and contacts.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.

Sod Farmer

Bernreuter Sod Farms
01.1997 - 01.2016
  • Worked closely with employees to improve practices, techniques and safety choices, optimizing performance, and minimizing waste.
  • Handled urgent customer concerns calmly to maximize satisfaction and enhance loyalty.
  • Maintained and repaired various farming equipment.
  • Enforced proper storage fertilizers and materials used in agricultural production.
  • Versatile professional with strong problem-solving skills and history of adapting to diverse challenges.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Operated a range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
  • Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs, and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery.
  • Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
  • Operated excavators and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.
  • Monitored fuel, oil and water levels of heavy equipment.
  • Moved equipment between job locations using truck and trailer.
  • Transported materials and equipment to and from construction sites.
  • Monitored and adjusted speed of heavy machinery for safe operation.
  • Operated heavy equipment to move large quantities of dirt and debris.
  • Cultivated approximately 70 acres of turfgrass from seed to harvest per season. Regularly inspect turfgrass for indicators of health such as disease, pests and root structure.
  • Make recommendations to customers on how to maintain full grown turfgrass after installation.
  • Make recommendations to customers on how to grow turfgrass from seed.
  • Adjusted soil levels and grade land for construction projects.
  • Loaded and unloaded construction materials on site.
  • Inspected and maintained heavy equipment used in construction projects.

Education

GED -

GED
05-2025

Skills

  • Business development
  • Staff supervision
  • Task delegation
  • Customer service
  • Money handling
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Cost reduction
  • Inventory management
  • Customer service and satisfaction
  • Operations management
  • Staff training and development

Timeline

Manager

Stay Pressed Juice Co.
10.2022 - 04.2025

Co-Owner

The Indoor Earthworm
05.2016 - 04.2023

Sod Farmer

Bernreuter Sod Farms
01.1997 - 01.2016

GED -

GED

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