Responsible for managing the operations of the service department and scheduling daily service work for technicians.

Responsible for sales of boats, motors, power sports vehicles, and power equipment. Business and brand development through website, media promotions, and personal connections. Involved in inventory control and website maintenance.

• Responsible for setting up a new branch in Fond Du Lac, WI and overseeing all operations.• Designed interior layout, procured all racking, equipment, and supplies and hired a quality group of employees.• Performed Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions. • Reduced initial overall inventory by 16% through inventory control. Reduced carrying costs and increased inventory turns. • Produced 2.8 million dollars in sales the second year of operation.• Increased sales and gross profit margin every month compared to the same month of the prior year.• Provided quality customer service through inside phone and counter sales. • Responsible for UPS, FEDEX, and freight shipments. • Performed all warehouse duties including delivery routing, fleet maintenance, product receiving, order picking, and product cycle counting.• Worked with the Marketing department to implement events such as the Grand Opening, Summer Cookout Days, Chili Days, and Contractor Continuing Education.

Responsible for overseeing all operations of the company. Improved product pricing and margins with matrix pricing, vendor negotiations, and better use of discounts and rebates from buying group membership. Managed many large projects including Blue Harbor in Sheboygan totaling over $1,000,000 in sales.Increased Gross Profit on Sales 2007 - 2010.Reduced open orders in system from $750,000 to $250,000 reducing overall inventory, increasing turns, and increasing customer satisfaction with quicker order releases.Increased overall customer base every year by a minimum of 24 new accounts per year.Improved quality of workforce with new employees and elimination of poor performing employees. Owner stated it was the best group of employees assembled since he owned the company.Developed and monitored marketing and promotional programs.In 2009 took over controller duties such as maintenance of general ledger entries, daily checkbook balancing, monitoring of banking activities, and accounts payable and receivable. Reduced the aging of accounts receivable and also reduced the cost of invoicing by over 50% with the implementation of an electronic invoice service.Designed and managed plumbing product showroom rated by customers and sales representatives as one of the best in Wisconsin.Provided continuing education programs for both employees and customers.

Responsible for the daily operations of the Retail Store, Lumber Yard, and Mill.Supervised, trained, and evaluated 12 employees.Purchased building products for three store locations. Also maintained inventory levels, set prices, and monitored product costs and margins.First employee ever to complete and pass company provided estimating course.Developed a large customer base by achieving a high level of customer satisfaction. This was accomplished by developing trust, conducting research, and delivering orders accurately and timely. Provided estimates for garages, decks, and home remodeling projects.

Purchased multiple sporting goods lines which included monitoring sales and inventory levels.Managed part-time employee schedules and work habits.Provided customer service and retail sales.Developed multiple new merchandising and display ideas for Sporting Goods Department.Compound Bow Display accepted by Head Buyer as standard display utilized for all stores.

Estimated annual operating expenses along with forecasting annual sales.Purchased clothing lines based on budgets, sales forecasts, styles, and trends.Maintained daily sales records and balanced checkbook register.Developed customer and vendor relations working with accounts receivable and accounts payable.Set up formal wear service rated by customers as one of the best in Sheboygan County. Developed advertising materials for radio and print media.Performed retail sales and customer service to high-end clientele.

Rated as one of the best management trainees to come out of the management program.Supervised and evaluated approximately 100 employees.Worked with corporate buyers and department heads to maintain proper inventory levels and product mix in order to manage costs, increase sales, and maintain a high level of customer satisfaction.Increased sales through product merchandising, in-store displays, and promotions.