Co-Founder/Operations Manager
Raleigh, North Carolina, Us
Directed all aspects of wholesale importing company operations, to include fiscal management, sales and marketing, international wholesale purchasing, and the development of strategic plans to advance the company's mission and objectives, while promoting revenue, profitability, and growth as an organization. Oversaw operations to ensure efficiency, quality, service and the cost-effective management of resources. Served as company legal counsel.• Managed the interviewing, hiring, training, performance and oversight of 10 employees and nationwide sales professionals; handled all compensation, bonuses and commissions.• Co-formulated company budget to accomplish short and long-term financial goals.• Planned, developed and implemented strategies for generating resources and revenues.• Constantly reviewed sales statistics and financial P&L statements to ensure financial success.• Led all sales, sourcing, purchasing and importing efforts, to include frequent travel to China.• Revised objectives and plans in accordance with ever-changing market conditions; evaluated performance of staff for compliance with established policies and objectives.• Reviewed and directed legal avenues to address any importing or corporate legal issues.• Identified areas of deficiency or weakness in order to devise and recommend courses of action focused on resolving issues and enhancing the future of the business.• Managed organizational initiatives in scalability, quality and efficiency to drive teams and deliver quality furniture products faster to market.• Oversaw all volume and profit objectives, cost controls, strategies, and innovation programs.Negotiated and closed the sale of the company at the end of 2015.