Online retailer of wholesale and overstock goods on Ebay and Amazon. Manage business operations daily. Develop new vendor relationships to drive down product costs and increase profit. Provide guidance as to the companies direction and manage opportunities for new business lines.
Manage the day-to-day operations of the front office, production and technical staff , of up to 30, in the manufacturing of high-end cabinetry and mill work for the hospitality industry. Upon joining ACC, the company was suffering the effects of a dramatic downturn in business. I was brought in to analyze and develop a business plan to save the company from financial failure and to create a plan for growth in an unstable market. Within 18 months i had taken the company from 2 contracts valued at $160,000 to over 30 contracts valued in excess of $3.4 million. During that time i also implemented new procedures in every area of the company that could be replicated and maintained to provide for stable growth for the company's future.
Independent contractor providing installation and technical services for several large security companies. I was responsible for residential installations of home security systems for ADT, Monitronix, Guardian and Smith & Wesson.
Managed the implementation of a services based contract with LUS Fiber in Lafayette, LA for the deployment of advanced fiber optic services to the residents and business's of the Lafayette area. Primarily responsible for building and developing the installation procedures and staff for aerial and underground placement of a fiber-to-the-premise network. While providing the technical staff and labor for installations i also successfully negotiated a new contract to provide the sales of the advanced communication services. I built the staff from the ground up to over 60 people within 12 months.
Provided installation and repair of advanced phone, data and video services to residential customers. Supervised and trained a staff of 11 technicians on technical, safety and customer service best practices.
I started with Ameritech as an installer of basic phone services. Through my many years i advanced through the ranks to become a repairman, lineman, splicer and eventually and Engineer. During my career i worked and trained on every aspect of copper and fiber based communications. I attended over 24 bell core and bell lab schools on advanced communication platforms as well as continued osha safety training.
Technician for Classified electronics subsystems for U.S. military.
Strategic warfare intercept subsystems repairer (I was the Honor Graduate)
Liberal arts studies
I am very computer saavy and hold A+ certification from Comp TIA. My technical skills are second to none. I have the ability to visualize process and find the most efficient method of troubleshooting whether it be a technical problem or people based. My many years of management experience has given me the ability to work through most personnel issues with a focus on retention and training that benefits the company and employee. I am a creative problem solver. I can find solutions to problems that most people give up on. I am dedicated, loyal and have a work ethic that is unparalleled.
I have been fortunate to have an exciting and varied career path. I have learned so much and have had opportunities that many people never get. As i am settling in on the second half of my life i find myself looking to settle down and bring my many skills to bear for a company i can spend the rest of my career with. My moral compass points true and i am the hardest working individual i have ever known. I look forward to the opportunity to discuss how my skills can be of benefit to you.