Operations Manager with experience in multi-unit operations. Specialize in people development by building strong engaged teams through training and coaching, while keeping employees and company needs in the forefront. At Portage Turf Specialist I oversee Operations and Human Resources, efficiently meeting our customer's and employee's needs including sales, talent development, staffing, training, 401k, payroll and customer service. At Schwieterman Farms Inc. I determine the strategic direction of the company and negotiations. As a District Manager, I managed 18 locations, achieving performance goals through teaching organization, customer service and operation skills, exceeding benchmarks in all areas. As an Emerging Leader, it was my role to manage a mini district and a home store. Achieved sales, customer service and script counts by having engaged employees, involved in every aspect of the store. I also helped mentor store managers and special projects throughout the region.I am most proud of the employees I have helped throughout my career advance and grow. I have helped numerous associates become assistant managers and assistant managers to managers through teaching and coaching. As an Assignment Manager, I coordinated the news crews throughout the day, gathering stories. I also developed contacts in the area, cultivating stories and facts. We had some of the highest rated news casts in the nation by delivering stories our viewers wanted.I have been the paragon winner for CVS/Pharmacy, an award for the outstanding manager in the region and received the Ohio Associated Press First Place News Operation when I was an Assignment Manager.