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Sarasota, FL, US

United States

Sarasota, Florida Area

Lead the entirely-autonomous overnight functions at this 75-employee company including production, human resources, facilities maintenance, inventory management and overall operations. Manage a team of 20+ direct reports in the production of custom thin gauge thermoforming of plastic trays, blisters and packaging devices serving the medical, retail, food.

Pasco, Hillsborough, Polk, Manatee, Sarasota, Desoto, Hardy, Lee & Collier Cty

Experienced referee, umpire, head linesman, line judge, back judge, field judge and side judge official in football (tackle and flag) at semi-pro, high school, middle school and youth levels. Booking commissioner for youth sports program. Extensive continuing officiating education. Possess state of Florida certification and have Jessica Lundsford Act.

Bradenton, Florida

Responsible for providing leadership, driving a selling and customer service culture, maintaining store merchandising standards and stock replenishment.

Parrish, Florida Area

Developed and operated an upscale outdoor/beach photography company specializing in family portraits. Managed all aspects of the business including: customer service, advertising, accounting and the creative/post-production side.

Brighton, Michigan

Developed and operated a niche market graphic design company specializing in low volume/high caliber print media. Managed all aspects of the business including: customer service, advertising, accounting and the creative/post-production side.

Belleville, MI

Maintained high productivity for a large-scale computer-based data entry system while leading a diverse work force. Led a staff of 34 individuals to work as a team to increase efficiency. Developed an effective computer-based system for reporting production and quality control.

Highland, MI

Recruited, coached and developed team members to achieve productivity standards in both sales and operational effectiveness. Inspired commitment from team members to deliver a positive service culture. Responsible for all aspects of operation including sales, service, payroll, budgets, and inventory.

Traverse City, MI

Responsible for entire operations of store including all aspects of sales, human resources, merchandising, and administration. Recruited, trained, and motivated a team of 15 associates to encourage productivity in sales, quality customer service and efficient operations. Maintained cost-effective inventory levels through order management, meeting.

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

Built extensive client base consisting of contractor, retailer, and commercial accounts for commercial HVAC parts and appliance wholesaler. Exceeded expectations in all areas of sales, service and product knowledge.

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Cssgb

Associate Of Arts And Sciences (A.A.S.), Business Administration And Management, General