Developed team members through shepherd leadership and active listeningCollaborated with Sales Leadership to establish Rental One as the premier equipment rental provider in Texas, while managing districtwide rental fleet of $60M+ OECGrew rental revenue by 429% during 5 year period (no acquisitions) and maintained positive YoY growth throughout pandemicLaunched 2 new store in the district - greenfield projectsIncreased gross margin by 44.5% during first year as District Manager

Developed business plan for new division of Rental OneCompleted in-depth market research and created full set of financials

In first year as GM, improved net income by 576% by managing payroll expenses, negotiating vendor pricing and developing inside sales team to achieve sales targetsRallied team around core values to improve customer experience and enhance company culture, while managing hiring process for team of 30Overall execution of operations for 55k square foot warehouse providing rental equipment for more than 4,000 events annuallyDeveloped budget with ownership to obtain aggressive growth numbers which led to the successful sale of the company in July 2016Fashioned innovative incentives to drive responsible growth amongst sales, warehousing and logistics departments

Achieved company-wide revenue growth of 93% during time as assistant manager, solidifying the company as a major player within the Dallas-Fort Worth marketManaged software upgrade and built digital resources to increase cross training and productivitySuccessfully strategized and implemented warehouse relocation during peak season while simultaneously managing existing order fulfillment without interruptionImproved ROI by controlling purchasing costs through strategic and researched sourcing

Created internal sales guides and checklists to enhance customer experience and streamline operational efficiencyManaged profitable subrental process for supplementing inventory to fulfill client requests

Excelled with converting sales amongst diverse client base while developing new and existing A/R accountsThrived within fast paced environment requiring self-management and excellent organizational capacity

During two years of experience in event production, I discovered that paying attention to detail and providing exceptional customer service can distinguish a company as a leader in its industry. More importantly, I learned that a healthy business environment must appreciate and nurture its employees. By practicing these truths, I was able to assist in Grand Events’ growth (140%), while acting as the Operations Manager. Other accomplishments included:Increased banquet event sales by 20% within three monthsSecured corporate clientele by successfully negotiating expanded agreementsInvented caterer policies, purchase orders, event contracts and accounts receivable guidelines during acquisition of a private event facilityEstablished bilingual payroll procedures during rapid internal growth of 140%Generated repeat clients by providing quality Maître d' services at high profile and high dollar events ($100K+)Decreased alcohol cost of sales by 9.6% through job-costing, competitor analysis, dividing purchases amongst specialized vendors and creating policies to curb shrinkageCreated FIFO inventory procedures and tax reporting methods for alcohol salesPrecisely managed catering menus and coordinated client selections of food and beverageImplemented time-saving invoicing procedures by pioneering software upgrades which led to a 30-day decrease in the accounts receivable scheduleOrganized event logistics and exit strategies with punctualityExcelled in stressful, on-site problem solving by portraying confidence to clients

As an associate of The Covey at its inception, I was able to assist in the successful launch of this top-tier restaurant. With a unique menu including wild-game and home-brewed beer, I embraced the opportunities to inform new customers and excel in personalized customer service. My experience in the hospitality industry allowed me to grow and contribute in the following ways:Trained new-hires and improved graduation pace by 16% through servant leadershipSought continuous learning opportunities by volunteering my time-off to assist in the brewing process - this led to increased product knowledge and superior personal selling skillsContributed to a team-oriented environment by setting group sales goalsSelf-managed; which allowed development of multi-tasking skills

Summer and Winter internships at my father's auto dealership gave me great insight into the entrepreneurial skills that a successful, innovative business requires. Being part of a team that was built on integrity, I was able to thrive by efficiently preparing vehicles for sale while reducing repair costs through negotiation and detailed decision making. I confidently reconditioned vehicles and was proud to be involved in these achievements:Built relationships on integrity, with vendors and clientsProvided dependable logistics while managing numerous projects simultaneouslyInitiated new revenue streams by disposing of stale inventory and selling used auto parts