Gary Ferris Email & Phone Number

Ridgefield , Ct

Hired, Supervised, educated, developed, supported and coached 60 certified nurses aides. Responsible for scheduling staff while maintaining budget guidelines. Increased signature service revenue by 40% in the first 6 months. Counseled residents and family members over needs and concerns. Hosted and facilitated family meetings to ensure expectations are being met. Conducted regular meetings and education sessions to ensure expertise and knowledge requirements are being met among staff members. Utilized strong judgement, problem solving, decision making and emotional intelligence. Coordinated and participated in events that built a strong sense of community among the residents.

Reduced office supply spend by 36% in first three years by negotiating with suppliers. Also utilized supplier consolidation to achieve substantial savings. Initiated and implemented system to track spending of all departments. Maintained inventory and ordered office supplies for the entire organization

Directed Staff of up to 80 to achieve on-time delivery of 9 statewide publications with annual circulation revenues of up to $3m. Coordinated trucking, warehousing and retail delivery of all publications to over 4,000 locations. Hired and trained drivers and marketing personnel with a focus on peformance criteria and goal setting. Collaborated with Advertising Department to provide clients with up to date circulation statistics and to staff trade show booths. Outsourced bulk deliveries to a trucking company and retail deliveries to wholesalers to achieve substantial savings. Scheduled maintenence and repair for circulation vehicles. Implemented drug testing and use of daily logs for drivers in accordance with DOT regulations.

Local Deals Online Sales - Set-up businesses with online coupons. Sales Coach - Worked with underperforming sales staff to increase sales by forming better habits and perspectives.Show Guide Advertising Sales - Sold paid advertising space in various show guides produces by Bargain News.E-Marketing Consultant- Marketed online call tracking system to car dealers.

Grew sales for original Bargain News by 25% and 750% for latest title, Special Interest Vehicles, by substantially increasing the number of outlets carrying publications. Defined and Implemented delivery rules for contractors to improve customer service and achieve on-time service levels. Set-up indoor display racks and outdoor vending machines to maximize exposure to general public.

Solicited corporations and individuals for various season game plan packages. Worked the information booth at games and assisted on tours with the players in the off season.