Maurice Stone, Mba, Usmc (Ret) Email & Phone Number

Moorpark, California, United States

Palm Desert, California, United States

Accomplished and energetic wine associate, with a solid understanding of the wine and spirits industry. Excellent customer service, communication and listening skills with cash management and POS systems experience. Effective at multitasking and maintaining a friendly attitude under pressure. Efficiently builds loyalty and long term relationships with customers while consistently achieving individual sales goals. * Attention and commitment to customer service driving store sales by having extensive knowledge of wine, wine pairing, and beer.* Contributed to team success by exceeding team sales goals by 10%.* Managed wide variety of customer service and administrative tasks to resolve customer issues quickly and efficiently. * Preparing and operating tasting tables, choosing store themes, and maintaining a strong knowledge of store inventory.* Receiving and stocking cases of wine and unloading the winery direct truck weekly. * Recipient of multiple positive reviews acknowledging dedication to excellent customer service. * Greeted Customers and assisted in store sales.* Maintained cash register and store inventory.* Assisted in creating store themes and displays.

Palm Desert, California

* Develop a marketing plan for clients designed to attract and address the needs of buyers.* Gather client infirmation concerning their desired features in a home, financial stability, home types and neighborhoods of interest. * Identify properties for sale through the multiple listing service and present them to clients. * Pre-screen and qualify all potential buyers before allowing them onto a clients property. * Assist clients as they explore their financial options. * Present all offers to clients.* Preside over negotiations and advise clients on suitable courses of action.

La Quinta, California

New Home Sale, Residential Home Sales, Short Sales, GREEN Certified* Provided clients with beneficial guidance throughout the buying, selling or renting process.* Worked closely with Real Estate brokers and other real estate professionals to get advice and learn about new listings. * Sourced commercial and residential properties to meet the needs of clients. * Maintain a good relationship with lenders, appraisers, home inspectors and escrow companies.* Prepare necessary paperwork such as closing statements, deeds, contracts, purchase agreements and leases.* Compile lists of real estate properties with details regarding their location, square footage and features.* Promote sale of properties through open houses, engagement in multiple listing services and advertisements.* Establish a network of mortgage lenders, contractors, and legal attorneys to refer clients needs. * Inspect condition of premises and organize for necessary maintenance or inform property owners of maintenance needs. * Evaluate clients' financial abilities and research properties within their buying power.

47100 Washington Street, Suite 101, La Quinta, Ca 92253

New Home Sale, Residential Home Sales, Short Sales, GREEN Certified* Provided guidance and assisted sellers and buyers in marketing and purchasing property within fair market value and the under the best terms. * Determined clients' needs and financial abilities to propose solutions that suit them.* Intermediate negotiation processes, consult clients on market conditions, prices, mortgages, legal requirements and related matters, ensuring a fair and honest dealing. * Perform comparative market analysis to estimate properties' value.* Display and market real property to potential buyers.* Prepare necessary paperwork (contracts, leases, deeds, closing statements etc.).* Managed property auctions or exchanges. * Maintain and updated listings of available properties.* Cooperate with appraisers, escrow companies, lenders, and home inspectors.* Develop networks and cooperation with attorneys, mortgage service providers, and contractors.* Promoted sales through advertisements, open houses and listing services.

Palm Desert, Ca

* Sourced new vendors for purchasing needs.* Obtained quotes from various suppliers to determine the most cost effective purchasing demands.* Cultivated new vendor relationships using dynamic communication and negotiation skills.* Selected and negotiated contracts with vendors to obtain top notch pricing on materials and services.* Negotiated contracts with outside suppliers to minimize costs to company and customers.* Led department meetings to build team cohesiveness and coordinate project goals.* Oversaw the purchasing of raw materials, contracts, and other goods and services.* Set and enforced a budget for the purchasing department.* Developed and Evaluated purchasing policies bi-annually as needed.* Hired and trained purchasing department staff.

Bermuda Dunes, Ca

* Responsible for researching and comparing suppliers, goods, and services. * Selected most suitable suppliers in terms of reliability, product quality, and cost efficiency.* Requested cost proposals and negotiated contracts and prices.* Prepared and processed purchase orders.* Maintained records of all transactions, purchase orders, receipts, and payments. * Scheduled and verified purchase deliveries.* Proficiency in CRM and inventory management software programs. * Excellent communication and negotiation skills.* Strong organization and documentation skills.* Strong research and analytical skills.

Usmc

* Conducted monthly inventories of materials on the work floor.* Created and managed departmental budget in excess of $20M* Identified and implemented supply chain improvement opportunities such as standard operating procedures.* Supervised material flow, storage, and global fulfillment.* Forecasted manpower requirements based on daily workload and company targets.* Led warehouse improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies.* Maintained accurate stock records and schedules.* Managed and tracked incoming goods and delivered materials to designated locations.* Implemented clear and effective planning strategies to meet supply chain needs and demands to optimize distribution.* Enhanced supply chain processes, strengthening planning procedures, organizing schedules, and maintaining records.* Supervised procurement, logistics, and record keeping to facilitate and promote operations. * Managed, supervised and motivsted team members to accomplish distribution goals and achieve inventory objectives. * Determined inventory goals, product stock, and risk management objectives and oversaw techniques to maximize inventory.* Maintained production goals at peal levels, resolved shortages and optimized inventory to meet customer demands.