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-Spearheaded the management, maintenance, and resourcing of tire recycling accounts across Los Angeles County, effectively expanding the company's footprint and reducing overall environmental impact.-Persistently identified and onboarded new suppliers of truck tire casings, driving business growth through strategic partnerships and diversification.-Demonstrated strong leadership by managing, delegating tasks, and dispatching a dynamic crew of 5 employees, optimizing productivity and ensuring timely completion of projects.-Fostered strong customer relationships through proactive communication, keenly understanding their sales objectives and requirements to deliver tailored solutions and exceed expectations.-Skillfully analyzed current market conditions and leveraged industry insights to accurately forecast future business opportunities, enabling the company to strategically plan and adapt for long-term success.-Continually sought opportunities for process improvement and efficiency, implementing innovative solutions that streamlined operations and maximized resources.-Participated in relevant industry conferences and networking events to stay current with trends and emerging technologies, ensuring the company remains at the forefront of the tire recycling market.-Expertly managed the import and export aspect of the business by overseeing end-to-end logistics, coordinating with international suppliers and customers, ensuring compliance with relevant trade regulations, and optimizing supply chain efficiency for timely delivery and cost-effectiveness.

As a managing partner with Southbay Tire, my main focuses were production, sales and workflow management. I managed 18 employees whom responsibilities ranged from pickup, intake and processing of recycled tires. Sales and customer out reach also became a significant duty in my day to day responsibilities.

Skillfully sourced and established strategic partnerships with both national and international suppliers, expanding the company's network and securing competitive pricing for products and services.Demonstrated strong negotiation skills while engaging with national and international suppliers, securing favorable terms and agreements that positively impacted the company's bottom line.Diligently managed local warehouse inventory, implementing effective inventory control measures to optimize stock levels, minimize waste, and streamline order fulfillment.Collaborated closely with the sales department to align business objectives, sharing valuable insights and market trends to drive sales strategies, and ultimately maximize profits and customer satisfaction.

-Grew business from 2 employees to 7 and doubled gross sales in first three years.-Developed and executed an effective plan of best practices, a team based culture, and organizational goals and strategies, which supported the turnaround of a nearly defunct company to a stable, rapidly growing business.-Drive operational planning and successful execution for doubling product line, to include both passenger and truck tires, while maintaining quality control and customer satisfaction.-Led the implementation of a product inventory system, a billing and invoicing system, and an accounting structure that allowed for a more streamlined operational configuration.-Established internet marketing and sales via development of a name recognition campaign in order to position business as a leader in the industry.-Worked with logistics to reduce freight cost which increased profits by 10%.-Established relationships and accounts, both locally and internationally, to increase traffic and sales of passenger and truck tires.-Aggressively networked to secure merchandise and negotiate with casing and used truck tire suppliers in an effort to execute maximum cost savings.