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Gary Landers

Killeen,TX

Summary

Enterprising operator successful in leading every facet of new and ongoing business operations. Strategic thinker and tactical decision-maker with passion for serving customers and exceeding expectations. Creative problem solver skilled at de-escalating situations and driving positive change.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/Operator

Big Sky Customs
03.2020 - Current
  • Restore classic cars. Complete Paint and body work, Custom paint and metal work. Fabricate and weld, plasma cut and patch panels. Rotisserie work, undercoat and bed liners. Spray rethane, epoxy, base, clear, primers and sealers.
  • Established strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring consistent delivery of goods and services at competitive prices.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing high-quality services and timely communication.

Operations Manager

Hwy 195 Used Auto Parts
10.2017 - 03.2019
  • Direct and Coordinate activities of daily business of Production, pricing, sales, product distribution.
  • Review financial statements, sales and activity reports,performance data, measure productivity and goal achievement.
  • Determine areas needing cost reduction and program improvement.
  • Manage staff, preparing work schedules, assigning duties, implementing policies, goals objectives, procedures.
  • Interview, hire an train new employees
  • Reporting to Supervisors and board members

Business Manager

Belton Wrench A Part
01.2014 - 10.2017
  • Manage Staff, Work schedules, assigning duties, Implementing department policies, goals, objectives and procedures.
  • Determine staffing requirements nad onerview, hire and train new employees.
  • Plan and direct sales promotions, coordinating with other departments managers as required.
  • Monitor business to ensure efficient and effective sales and service while staying within budget limits.
  • Sales floor work, greeting and assisting customers, stocking, inventory, advertising and purchasing.

Owner/Operator

Elite Towing Of Montana
05.1989 - 05.2014


  • Fleet Equipment maintenance and repairs.
  • Promote safe work activities by conducting safety audits, attending company safety meetings, or meeting with individual staff members. Monitor operations to ensure that staff members comply with administrative policies and procedures, safety rules, and government regulations.
  • Monitor operations to ensure that staff members comply with administrative policies and procedures, safety rules, and government regulations.
  • Recommend or authorize capital expenditures for acquisition of new equipment or property to increase efficiency and services of operations department. Implement schedule and policy changes. Owner Operator. Managed all operations of Towing and Automotive repair and Body shop business.

Owner Operator

Landers Auto Body
04.1989 - 12.2009

Education

High School Diploma -

Three Forks High School
Three Forks, MT
05.1984

Skills

  • Price Structuring
  • Negotiation
  • interviewing
  • Mechanical knowledge 10
  • Restoration 10
  • Leadership
  • Management /Supervising 10
  • Fabrication/Assembly 10
  • Welding
  • Forklift
  • Project Management
  • Customer Service
  • Sales
  • Auto Restoration and Painting
  • Manufacturing

Timeline

Owner/Operator

Big Sky Customs
03.2020 - Current

Operations Manager

Hwy 195 Used Auto Parts
10.2017 - 03.2019

Business Manager

Belton Wrench A Part
01.2014 - 10.2017

Owner/Operator

Elite Towing Of Montana
05.1989 - 05.2014

Owner Operator

Landers Auto Body
04.1989 - 12.2009

High School Diploma -

Three Forks High School

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