Skilled and quality-focused professional seeking a key role with an
organization in need of a qualified individual with experience using multi-
tasking skill, and drive to exceed corporate objectives
Core
Competencies
. Resourceful and well-organized; skilled in activity planning, task
management and project follow through
. Keen sense of responsibility; solid professional standards.
Excellent track record of dependability
. Problem solver; respond rapidly and appropriately to changing
circumstances. Evaluate problems, make astute decisions to effect
positive change, and refocus on new priorities
Professional
Experience
Paragon Sight & Sound
Ann Arbor, MI
2009-Present
Project Consultant:
Consulted with customer on design and sale of home entertainment systems,
lighting control, structured wiring systems, and energy management systems
Project management
Coordinated with ownership on marketing and advertising promotions
Big Georges Audio Video
Ann Arbor, MI
2007-2008
General Manger:
Analyzed operations to evaluate performance of the company and its staff in
meeting objectives, and to determine areas of potential cost reduction, program
improvement, or policy change
Project Coordinator on custom A/V projects with customers, production, other
contractors, and purchased inventory
Coordinated with ownership and marketing department on marketing and advertising
promotions
Implementation of budgetary control systems, recordkeeping systems, and other
administrative control processes
Directly responsible for sales, HR, customer service, P&L, production, and
overseeing all aspects of the A/V department
Conferred with clients, partners, and staff members to discuss issues, coordinate
activities, promotions and advertisements
Contemporary Audio Co.
East Lansing, MI
1990-2007
Co-Owner/President:
Co-owner and president of a highly successful Custom Audio/Video retailer company
that helps clients design residential and business for automation, lighting,
music and video distribution using D-Tools design program
Analyzed operations to evaluate performance of the company and its staff in
meeting objectives, and to determine areas of potential cost reduction, program
improvement, or policy change
Project Coordinator on custom A/V projects with customers, production, other
contractors, and purchased inventory
Coordinated the development and implementation of budgetary control systems,
recordkeeping systems, and other administrative control processes
Directly responsible for sales and marketing, HR, customer service, purchasing,
production, AP, AR, shipping / receiving, and overseeing all other aspects of the
business
Directed and coordinated an organization's financial and budget activities in
order to fund operations, maximize investments, and increase efficiency
Conferred with clients, partners, and staff members to discuss issues, coordinate
activities, promotions and advertisements
Public speaker and class presenter at Great Lakes Regional Conference at MSU on
sales, design, production, process to maintain efficiencies for other custom
installation companies and manufacturers
General Motors
Lansing MI
1981-1992
Statistical Process Control:
Measured vendor supplies for quality, durability, efficiency and compliance
Determined related defects to the product and utilized expert level of all
machine function in a troubleshooting capacity
Advised and reported to vendors on products
Assumed responsibilities of supervision when needed
Quality Control:
Supervised all quality control activities for paint finish and inspected products
for defects
Oversee inspection processes and implement quality control procedures
Looked over body parts from vendors for flaws or imperfections
In-charged for water testing the vehicles for leaks
Inspection in body shop for MVSS production assembly and materials
Team Leader:
Team Leader for paint department
Provided administrative support for the company
EPG Leader
Education and
Training
Business Administration:
Lansing Community College Lansing, MI
Computer A+ Essentials A+ Technician & Network +/ Excel 1 & 2 / Project Management
Great Lakes College Lansing, MI
Technical Profile
Microsoft Visio MS Excel MS Word
MS Outlook FileMaker Pro Peachtree Accounting
MS Power Point Compass
Tyler Accounting
Character References
Upon Request