Sean Sutton
P.O. Box ***,
Pauma Valley, California 92061
Residence: 760-***-**** Cell: 760-***-****
abm7g8@r.postjobfree.com
Management
Management Professional with extensive, broad-based experience in business
and operations management. I am skilled at streamlining business operations
and pioneering change initiatives to achieve cost and operational
efficiency. My background is complemented with a MBA and a BA in Economics.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
P S & T Inc. - Pauma Valley, California 2006 - 2009
Purchased and restored a distressed "landmark" hospitality center returning
it to profitable operation.
President/Operations Manager
Negotiated purchase, arranged financing and completely restored the
property in keeping with its historical significance. Responsible for
formulating strategies and negotiating with manufacturers on key issues
relating to pricing, delivery quantities and business expansion. Managed
retail sales and customer service procedures for processing sales of $500K
annually. Supervised 10 employees.
24/7 EXCHANGE - San Diego, California 2004-2006
$30M company created to capitalize on Labor Union member transportation and
financial needs.
CEO
Organized and drove successful start-up company to provide a brokerage for
wholesale and retail auto sales to union members in the San Diego area.
Launched business in 2004 with 8 employees and generated sales of $30M.
Developed, implemented and managed business development strategies and
provided management leadership to all operations.
PALOMAR GROUP, INC. - San Diego, California 2002 - 2004
$32M wholesale dealer-to-dealer inventory auction company.
Chief Financial Officer
Responsible for management of day to day profit and company growth. Led
teams to establish a financial system to re-establish credibility with
suppliers and customer base leading to return to profitable operation.
Managed accounts and played key role in successful turnaround, from losses
to profitability within one year by developing and implementing a company-
wide restructuring program. Authored and implemented improved business
plan.
SUTTON CONSTRUCTION - Pauma Valley, California 1999 - 2002
$4.8M single family home construction company that bought tracts of land,
subdivided, installed roads, phone and electrical services in order to
create high end neighborhoods.
Chief Operating Officer
Responsible for managing development, deployment and operations. Defined
and implemented all infrastructures and all internal and outsourced
projects within approved budgets. Formulated strategies and negotiated with
manufacturers on key issues relating to pricing, delivery and quantities.
Developed highly competent, well-functioning teams, which ensured a
productive business organization.
EDUCATION
MBA, BA Economics, Canterbury University, Cheshire, UK
CONTINUING EDUCATION, AFFILIATIONS and CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Personal Property Appraiser
Feature Film Producer / Cinema Director Hollywood Film Institute, Los
Angeles, California
KEY WORDS FOR OPTICAL SCANNING
Production, Materials Management, Purchasing, Inventory Control, Production
Planning, Production Management, Manufacturing, Plant Layout, Labor
Control, Six Sigma, Manpower Planning, Fleet Management, Purchasing,
Transportation, Warehouse Layout, Equipment Planning, Logistics, Direct
Sales, New Account Sales, Territory Development, Account Maintenance, Sales
Management, Sales Analysis, Distributor Relations, Sales Recruiting, Sales
Administration, CRM (Customer Relationship Management), Customer Relations,
Field Liaison, Sales Promotion, Advertising, Market Research & Analysis,
Strategic Alliances, Product Management, Brand Management, New Product,
Development, Business Development, New Product Introduction, Merchandising,
Marketing, Forecasting, Pricing, Packaging, Planning, Administration,
Financial Analysis, Banking Relations, Equity-Debt Mgmt., Cash Management,
Insurance, Credit & Collections, Investment, Cost Control, Accounting,
Budgets, Analysis, Forecasting, Planning, Mgt. Information Systems, Project
Management, Training, Supervision, Facilities/Leases, Vehicles/Fleet,
Project Management, Security, Real Estate Site Selection, Purchasing &
Distrib., Government Relations, Public Relations, Community Affairs,
Financial Community Relations, Association Relations, Research & Appraisal,
Corporate Publications, Corporate Identity, Training, Selection,
Organization Planning & Development, HR Allocation, Planning & Forecasting,
Recreation, Employee Mentoring, Employee Coaching, Recruiting, Evaluation,
Compensation, Wage & Rate Analysis, Counseling, Safety, Collective
Bargaining, Labor Negotiations, EEO Compliance, Board of Directors,
Shareholder Relations, Litigation, Leases, Compliance, Labor,
Documentation, Records, Shareholder Proxies, Legislative Affairs, EEO
Compliance, Communications, Project Management, Basic Research, Product
Development, Process Development, Prototype Engineering, Mechanical
Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Design Engineering, Structural
Engineering, Product Applications, Security, Strategic Partnerships,
Regulatory Compliance