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Provided consulting service for Startup Businesses. Services included, Business Plan, Marketing Strategy, demographic and industry data. Assessed business models, financing and accounting systems, automation and Point of Sale Systems. Advertising and Promotion Plans incorporated print, radio, cable, social media, and internet webpage access. Established tracking metrics to assess effective of media and resulting sales. Past consulting service include: food service, music DJ service, snow… Show more Provided consulting service for Startup Businesses. Services included, Business Plan, Marketing Strategy, demographic and industry data. Assessed business models, financing and accounting systems, automation and Point of Sale Systems. Advertising and Promotion Plans incorporated print, radio, cable, social media, and internet webpage access. Established tracking metrics to assess effective of media and resulting sales. Past consulting service include: food service, music DJ service, snow removal/plowing and automotive repair. Specialized Training and Certifications Show less

Performed retails sales of business and computer equipment for consumer, business and industrial sectors. Assessed customer needs and made recommendations for increased automation and productivity. Utilized a POS system to track sales and maintain inventory with reorder points. Directly coordinated with factory representatives establishing in-store product kiosk promotions. Maintained a personal rapport and a high level of customer satisfaction. Managed inventory on AS400 inventory… Show more Performed retails sales of business and computer equipment for consumer, business and industrial sectors. Assessed customer needs and made recommendations for increased automation and productivity. Utilized a POS system to track sales and maintain inventory with reorder points. Directly coordinated with factory representatives establishing in-store product kiosk promotions. Maintained a personal rapport and a high level of customer satisfaction. Managed inventory on AS400 inventory management software. Show less

As past Lieutenant, supervised fire response personnel during fire calls. Developed and adapted response safety protocols to preserve life and minimize damage. Completed additional specialized certificate training for Hazardous Material Handling.

Directly responsible for all shipping & receiving functions at the production facility reporting directly to the Production Manager. Customers required domestic and international shipping aspects to include: commercial (OEM), consumer (end-user), government, international, World-wide Hazmat Shipper (Class 3, 4, & 9) and DOD contracts. Prepared and reviewed certification for all handlers of materials and orders in compliance with ISO 9001 & ISO 14,001:2004. Implemented WASP… Show more Directly responsible for all shipping & receiving functions at the production facility reporting directly to the Production Manager. Customers required domestic and international shipping aspects to include: commercial (OEM), consumer (end-user), government, international, World-wide Hazmat Shipper (Class 3, 4, & 9) and DOD contracts. Prepared and reviewed certification for all handlers of materials and orders in compliance with ISO 9001 & ISO 14,001:2004. Implemented WASP Software System for internal and customer directed bar coding requirements. Negotiated annual transportation contract rates depending on program requirements. Provided in-house training for various departments to integrate shipping and UN Certified (Orange Book) packaging requirements for production and HAZMAT items. Maintained active coordination with Production Manager and Materials Manager to assure production target delivery dates. Maintained Encore Production and Inventory Control System to assure Management control of production and delivery schedules. Individually assessed cost effective shipping mode via bill of ladings, airway bills, etc. Maintained continuous internet tracking and notification between facility, shipper and customer; utilized UPS World Ship, FEDEX; assembled C of C, C of A, certificates for international shipping, commercial invoices, filed SED via the AES System and Hazmat Declarations. Scheduled all pickups with carriers. Maintained a working relationship with carriers; negotiated international and domestic rates. Personally responsible for negotiated rate reductions of 20% on all domestic and 33% on all international shipping. Maintains a current list of contacts in the transportation industry; evaluated and established new accounts as necessary; files loss claims; audits/reconciles all outbound freight, and parcel invoicing. (continued on reverse) Show less

Mba, Business Mgt.

B.S. Business Administration, Management

A.S. Business Administration, Business

Activities and Societies: Phi Theta Kappa

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