JEFFREY EVANS
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Summary
Energetic and consistent leader with 15+ years of managerial experience in sales, marketing, and customer focus. Diligent, kind and skilled in all facets of negotiations and business matters seeking a career in operational management.
Areas of Expertise
Customer Service
Platform Skills
Conflict Resolution
Inventory Cycles
Business Operations
Time Management
Team Building
Microsoft Office Suite
Communication (Oral and Written)
Bookkeeping
Experience
EVANS AUTO SALES– ATHENS, AL
NOV 2015 - Present
Business Owner
Founder and President. Responsible for sales, maintance, invoices and overall customer satisfaction.
Responsibilities/Results:
Grow business through word-of-mouth marketing
Provide very high level of customer service skills which has resulted in return customers
Open and upfront with customers to insure good product
Develop long and short term relationships with customers
TMX FINANCE– CULLMAN, AL
JUL 2014 – OCT 2015
General Manager
Provided administrative and technical expertise to plan, coordinate and oversaw daily/future training activities that were conducted throughout the company. Conducted negotiations and research with vendors to attain training supplies needed for specific training events.
Responsibilities/Results:
Increased store profitability through customer relationship development, community involvement, marketing, employee training and managed all store operating expenses
Increased store growth 15% from year over year
Coached, lead, and developed all team members to maximize their performance potential
Interviewed and hired qualified candidates, as well as trained staff
Prepared and analyzed company reports and communicated information as necessary to various levels of management
Training General Manager for the district
JEFF’S SPORTING GOODS – ATHENS,AL
JAN 2010 – JUL 2014
Business Owner and Operator
Responsible for all operations. Sales, inventory control, incoming and outgoing shipments, and customer service.
Responsibilities/Results:
Ability to communicate verbally with people inside and outside an organization
Grew business from small person-to-person to larger online store which grossed over $250,000 over a four year span
Ensured all deliveries were complete and on time
Monitored sales trends to ensure inventory was current
Performed market research to understand price points to be competitive
E& E COMMUNICATIONS– ATHENS, AL
MAR 2001 – DEC 2009
Operations Manager
Made sure that company's products met or exceeded clients' or customers' expectations. Made sure company’s operations ran smoothly and effectively. Oversaw budgets and established sales and profit goals.
Responsibilities/Results:
Hired, trained, and supervised employees
Ensured all deliveries were complete and on time and paid for accordingly
Coordinated all marketing including print, TV, radio, direct mail, and website
Developed a secondary agreement between store and consumer
Managed store inventory and made purchases to replenish stock
Education
Colombia College – RSA, AL – Bachelor of Science Degree – Business Administration – July 2013
Calhoun Community College– Decatur, AL – Associates of Science Degree – Business Administration – May 1998
Butler High School – Huntsville, AL – Advanced Diploma – May 1996
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Technical:
Development Training, Technology Training,Public Speaking, Facilitator Training, Office Suite, SharePoint, Blackboard, Live Meeting, and WebEx.
Functional:
Workload Prioritization, Time/Chaos Management, Team Leadership, Strong Administrative Dexterities, Confidentiality Assurance, and Mental Toughness.