Sole responsibility for all estimates, supplements, claim negotiation, SOPs & FOH.Business management advisor for three partners.Oversee all compliance: Air Quality Management inspections, permits, licenses, EPA, liability insurance, SBOE filings, IRS.Maintain daily bookkeeping, AP/AR and compile/submit quarterly Sales Tax payments.Develop and implement MOTO's BTT: A successful, independent, outside marketing platform.Procure new business via local contract bids with municipalities and military sources.Write bids & apply for funding/grants. (*150K grant awarded Nov 2019)Additional management responsibilities as various situations required.Created online client portal/archive, enabling real-time document sharing.Quickbooks training and implementation.

Left my career at the age of 46 to live full-time in a dormitory environment and complete the BA I started in 1985 with a successful progression to graduate school.I placed this as "experience" in my employment section because it addresses why I left my career for such an extended period of time.Not only did I complete the degree, but I extended a year to add a concentration in Business Management and a second major in English.

The evaluation and repair of financial flatline resulting from income-generated peaks and valleys repeated over time that trigger sedimentary forecasting. Dissection and redevelopment. Operations SOP creation and program implementation. Production and logistics assessment.Full evaluation of financial health. Relationship negotiation.All phases of industry compliance, including environmental permits and VOC regulating. Digital media and marketing strategy.

Built an operable environment for a Collision Repair and Restoration business after partners lost previous lease and relocated with no money in the bank. Managing partner could not write a vehicle repair estimate.Was able to bring operations to maximum capacity within a six month span. Shop currently (2014) maintains three of my former client accounts.• Diagnosed organizational needs, recommended appropriate training and development interventions. Built the development agenda and customized pricing plans to address the needs of the diverse client communities.• Created a production momentum by bringing my client base on board to enable workflow contract retention and revolving credit accounts. • Trained operating partner how to write/read a computerized assessment. • Responsible for all permits and compliance. Met with Air Quality Inspectors and all local entities to insure shop was in compliance at all times.• Successful in achieving BERC certification for the business. Designed recycling program for rebuilding and reusing parts.• Managed design, development, and program implementation by identifying priorities/milestones, coordinating work across teams, resolving project risk, and measuring success through evaluation strategies and employee incentives.• Served as a subject matter expert regarding diversity, inclusion and learning. Up-skilled partners to accelerate learning and enhance leadership skills. Maintained close communicative ties with staff.Left position to return to pursue full time post-graduate degree.

Partners had borrowed to keep business floating. Third partner left without warning. Facing bankruptcy, they relocated me from San Francisco to Sacramento to rebuild and save their investment.Structured long term plans that were attainable and comprehensive while advising and guiding as the company slowly regained its footing. • Created and managed office. • Developed proper bookkeeping system utilizing Quickbooks and instilled proper business paperwork habits.• Responsible for all compliance. Met frequently with Insurance Agents, Air Quality Management, SMUD, Fire Department and the Bureau of Automotive Repair to educate owners on current compliance regulations, hazardous waste laws, VOC compliance and proper handling of insurance estimates.• Implemented operations systems while closely advising on all matters from financial to legal.• Brought in new accounts and revisited/repaired former client relationships. • Created marketing avenues and introduced networking opportunities. Left position to begin new opportunity at Endless Autobody.