KASH SIDDIQUE
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Business Development/Strategic Staff Development & Training
Planning • Excellent Interpersonal
• Marketing & Sales Communication
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Operations & Budget Management Skilled Vendor Negotiator
SKILL SUMMARY
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Coulson Oil Company / Broadway, Inc.; Little Rock, Arkansas;
2005-Present
Vice President of Business Operations; Leasing Agent
Operation and Management
• Successful operation of seven local convenience stores with 50+ employees
• Within first year, grew and sustained revenue by 107%
• Maintain inventory tracking and purchasing
• Responsible for vendor contract negotiation
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations
• Certified ADEQ Underground Storage Tanks Operator
Human Resources
• Less than 5% employee annual turnover
• Process employee payroll and benefits
• Determine staffing requirements: recruit, train, interview, and manage employees
• Institute all employee policies and procedures, conduct performance reviews
• Develop a stimulating work environment through employee incentives and accountability
• Educate employees on new products, provide suggestive selling tips, and anticipate customer needs
Marketing
• Develop periodic marketing plan for all stores through visual merchandising
• Visual Merchandising: create new floor designs/layout for all stores to improve traffic flow and optimal
product placement
• Analyze target customer and adjust inventory to customer preferences at each location
• Research competitors and similar businesses to predict new “trends”
• Implement customer experience plan improve employee product knowledge and communication skills
Financial Planning/Budgeting
• Volume forecasting, cash flow management, setting and administering short and long term goals
• Maintain financial statements and sales reports to measure productivity and goal achievement
• Address areas of business needing cost reduction and improvement
• Strategic planning set attainable yet challenging goals for all staff to increase sales
• Conduct quarterly business reviews to reduce costs and improve efficiency
Metro Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation; Taylor,
Michigan; 2001-2005
Co-owner
Marketing and Public Relations
• B2B Marketing built rapport with local professionals through continuous contact and follow-up
• Conducted engaging presentations, hosted meetings for large professional groups, and organized business
entertainment activities
• Developed all marking materials: logo, brochures, business cards, promotional items, signage, etc.
Paine Webber (now UBS); Troy, Michigan; 2000-
2001
Financial Advisor
Financial Assessment and Planning
• Assessed clients’ financial profiles, identified future priorities, and created sound financial plans with
reasonable goals
EDUCATION & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Program Manager: AR Council of International
Visitors
University of Michigan; Ann Arbor, Michigan State Department initiative to improve relations with
30 credit hours completed international community
• Facilitated meetings and activities with elected
officials
• Coordinated travel
• Served as mentor, translator, and liaison for 30
international students