Blake Abbott Email & Phone Number

Direct and coordinate day-to-day operational aspects of the business to continously increase profitability and productivity. Spearhead a team of 4 department managers including 60 associates during peak season to drive sales, service, and productivity results. Oversee the budget process through optimal staffing, payroll management, inventory control, monitoring profit and loss, and controlling expenses. Facilitate weekly strategic and tactical meetings with management team to plan and brainstorm on activities, market trends, marketing promotions, merchandising standards, and upcoming deadlines in order to maximize results and reduce non-productive exercises. Preside over all areas of operations to maintain gross margins above company standards while delivering an impact fil shopping experience for the customer.

Wylie, Texas

Responsibilities Included:-New account aquisition and existing account retention-Aggressively pursued and closed 31 new accounts that resulted in 31%, 43%, and 49% increase in year end revenues in 2011, 2012, and 2013 respectively-Built relationships with high level executives and key decision makers in order to develop and implement customized tax relief programs that resulted in customer tax savings of over 25 million dollars annually-Maintained and expanded business relationships with existing customers-Directly responsible for 50 clients whose properties covered more than 2200 acres in 4 diffrent counties-Acted as an intermediary between clients and the county appraisal districts, city code enforcement, and differing government agencies resulting in efficient time management for clients-Supervised day-to-day operations that included managing payroll, budgeting, client relations and management of on site personnel

Tokyo, Japan

My responsibilities included:-Training coordinator and LPO-Generation and presentation of intelligence briefings-Produced entire squadron’s air plan and flight schedule-Organized and managed numerous advancement boards-Supervised over 20 at sea replenishments responsible for dispatching and managing 125 people-Certified Helicopter Ariel door gunnery instructor for 50-caliber and M-240 machine gun-Presented briefs and lectures for flight plans and mission specifications-LV Crew Chief Operator responsible for training and conditioning new arrivals-Logged over 1000 hours of flight time in HH-60H helicopter