Thomas Lakatos

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City: East Windsor

State: NJ

Zip: 08512

Country: USA

Phone: 609-***-****

Skill Level: Management

Salary Range: $60,000

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Thomas E. Lakatos

184 Old Cranbury Road

East Windsor, NJ 08512

609-***-**** aaa mobile

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Operations & Sales Manager Client Relationship Management

Demonstrated planning, coordination, management, and milestone delivery skillsaaasignificant history managing short and long term goals from concept through completion, working with key process stakeholders to define desired outcomes, apply best practices, and deliver on expectations.

Combination of operations management strengths offers in-depth insight into the aaAbig pictureaaaaacreated the operating infrastructures, policies, processes, and procedures necessary to create solid working environments with optimal efficiencies, effectiveness, and performance results.

Leverage analytical and problem-solving skills for contract negotiations aaa identified clientaaas concerns, wants, and needs to best fit their particular projects, ensuring a positive cost/value ratio.

Completed Keller Graduate School of Managementaaas Graduate Certificate in Project Managementaaarecognized by the Project Management Instituteaaas Global Accreditation Center for augmenting skills in advanced project and program management, leadership, systems, cost control, and risk mitigation.

Core Skills

aa Revenue Growth

aa Project Management Systems

aa Forecasting & Budgeting

aa Operations Leadership

aa Product Analysis

aa Contract & Procurement Management

aa Project Cost & Schedule Control

aa Marketing Design

aa Project Risk Management

aa Quality Management

Management Experience

Select Kitchen & Cabinet, Inc., Secaucus, NJ (2012 - Present)

Areas of Focus: Business Development, Revenue Development, Client Relationship Management (CRM), Warehouse Management

As the VP of Sales and Marketing for a start-up imported kitchen cabinet company aaa guided owners in successful systems of inventory control, production of marketing materials, and maintenance of client database. Went on to advise and confer future door styles believed to be the most marketable.

aa Increased revenue by 50% thru vendor sales

aa Increased client base by 150% within first two months by aggressive contact with potential buyers.

aa Developed, designed, organized and produced the first company brochure and catalog.

aa Instructed warehouse personnel on utilizing catalog and brochure for maximum value to the company and prospective buyers.

aa Established company policy and pricing for wholesale, contractor, and retail customers; thereby establishing price control and ensuring profitable revenue.

aa Marketing efforts kept within minimal budget to maximize the benefit and profitability of a start-up import company.

Recent experience as a security officer (see section on page two) with Securitas (2009-2012) while completing graduate certificate in project management from Keller Graduate School of Management (2010).

Kitchen Tune-Up, East Windsor, NJ (1996-2008)

Areas of Focus: Business Development, Project Planning & Management, CRM

As President of a new franchise, grew businessaaaand planned and managed projectsaaato receive Rookie of the Year recognition, the Fast Track Award for largest % sales increase, Presidentaaas Club award for 6 consecutive years, and place in the Million Dollar Club for driving million-dollar-plus sales.

Developed the operating infrastructure, creating all systems, processes, and procedures from the ground up to create an efficient and effective operation. Secured business through strategically placed advertisements, consultative-based presentations, and a closing rate far surpassing benchmarks.

aa Drove stellar results, ranking in the top 25 franchise owners throughout tenure, growing revenues 380%+ in 5 years, and achieving an unheard of 97%+ on-time project completion rate.

aa Independently managed the entire project lifecycle from initial needs assessments through completion, serving as the key client liaison while planning projects, procuring selected materials, overseeing installation, managing quality control, and ensuring complete client satisfaction.

aa Captured continuous performance improvements through identification of more efficient working procedures, reducing project time and related labor and material expenses.

aa Facilitated peer training sessions during annual meetings, clarifying policies, products, procedures, and best practices to ensure company reps were maximizing performance results.

aa Coordinated project-based workflow throughout a team of up to 20 personnel, maintaining a hands-on approach through the monitoring of project progress, quality, and client satisfaction.

aa Contract negotiation for all projects, incorporating business and client requirements, vendor compliance, and project expectations to achieve a successful outcome for all stakeholders.

Additional Experience

Securitas, New Brunswick, NJ (2009-2012)

Areas of Focus: Loss Prevention, Training, Security

As a security officer, rotate throughout various assignments, holding accountability for the security and protection of facilities with as many as 400 employees. Provide operational vigilance to corporate and manufacturing environments with diverse needs, risk factors, and operations challenges. Train new guards in standard operating procedures, serving as a aaEgo-toaaa resource for questions and concerns. Trusted to collect, protect, and turn in daily parking funds and receipts.

aa Respond to situations swiftly and with complete professionalism, leveraging project management background to quickly assess needs, identify root causes, and implement solutions.

aa Serve as the first point of contact for employees and visitors, presenting a professional image for company while protecting the safety and security of clientsaaa buildings and employees.

aa Developed first-time tracking and data analysis tools to provide clients with increased insight into key operating results and opportunities to improve performance.

Education

Keller Graduate School of Management, Fort Washington, PA

Graduate Certificate in Project Management

Fairleigh Dickinson University, Hackensack, NJ

M.S. in Chemistry

Trenton State College, Ewing, NJ

B.S. in Chemistry, Minor in Biology

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