Management Sales

BARRY SHEDD

**** ***** **** ** ● Brookhaven, MS *9601

acb5a1@r.postjobfree.com ● 601-***-****

EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT

STRATEGIC PLANNING ● OPERATIONS

Highly accomplished visionary Executive with experience in Accounting Management, operations, P&L

management, product distribution, strategic positioning, and strategic planning with both start up and growth

organizations. Results-oriented, decisive leader with proven success in strategic thinking, and problem solving.

Proven track record of increasing sales and profitability. Tendency to thrive in dynamic and fluid environments

while remaining pragmatic and focused.

CORE COMPETENCIES

● Visionary Leadership ● Strategic Business Planning ● P&L Management

● Mentoring & Coaching ● Operations Management ● Change Management

● Market Identification ● Accomplished Salesman ● Finance Management

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Professional Accountancy (BPA) ● Mississippi State University- Starkville, MS

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

THE LOCKER ROOM MEN'S STORE- Brookhaven, MS 2010-Present

Owner Operator

Full responsibility for bottom-line factors, including company vision, long range strategic planning, staffing, and

all government compliance a nd reporting. Improved organizational structure, oversaw all pricing decisions and

performed monthly financial evaluation of company results

Created more responsive and market-driven organization resulting in increased sales

Substantially improved productivity while reducing staffing costs

Opened new marketing channels and established new alliances

Returned company to profitability through strategic planning and restructuring

Barry Shedd Tax Service – Brookhaven, MS 1998-Present

Owner Operator

Full responsibility for bottom-line factors, government compliance, CPE hours, and technology objectives

Increased annual revenue each year

Achieved extraordinary market share and revenue

FARM BUREAU INSURANCE- Brookhaven, MS 2007-2010

Fully Licensed Insurance Agent- sales all lines

Set all appointments, time management, and strategic planning. Directed policy process from selling, writing,

underwriting, and issuance process

Increased Book of Business by 50% per year

Top sales out of eight agents and received special district honors each year

QUALITY CLEANERS- Brookhaven, MS 1995-2007

Owner Operator

Full responsibility for overseeing every aspect of business, production planning; all HR directives, staffing, team

building, mentoring, training, supply chain management, all accounting functions and management, payroll,

P&L management, budgeting, closing books; all government compliance, all OSHA compliance

Increased annual revenue by 110%

Successfully identified and resolved efficiency problems resulting in 18% cost reduction

Negotiated sale of business at 64% profit

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