Kevin P. Bartel
Draper, UT 84020
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Business Experience
SSA Marine
Operations Manager & Vessel Planning Manager June 2005 to present
Manage operations of 14 departments and 113 employees
Conduct training for vessel planners and superintendents
Communicate expectations to employees and follow up failures and successes
Conduct annual employee reviews, instituting mid-year reviews
Identify opportunities to reduce costs by positioning employees correctly and cross-training
Identify vessel maximization opportunities to ensure high service level for our customers
Create training materials for a variety of positions in our office
Created internship program through University of Utah to source new employees
Established metrics for a struggling department resulting in collection of $1.7 million in 90+ accruals
Serve as safety lead for office and created emergency procedures manual and evacuation plan for office
Lead tenant improvement spend for new office lease, securing bids and ensuring contractor performance
Work with waterfront management to create uniformity of product between terminals
Conduct interviews and new employee orientation
Created job fair brochure
Created job descriptions for all departments and positions in the office
Highly-skilled vessel planner for all West Coast terminals and lines
Complete knowledge of CFR49 and IMDG and hazardous cargo planning requirements
Executing cross-training program within our vessel planning departments
Conduct proprietary software training sessions for vessel Captains and Chief Mates
Interpret P & L statements to drive results
Troubleshoot problems with proprietary software and report to provider, follow up until resolution
Started entry level and promoted twice in two years
Jackson Hewitt Tax Service
Area Director & District Manager October 2001-September 2004
Managed seven Districts for national tax preparation company
144 offices, $12MM revenue, 1100 employees
Grew revenue and profit each year
Created budgets and had total profit and loss statement accountability for region
Created and administered marketing plans
Created training materials
Created Excel spreadsheets to track success/failure
Created employee recruitment brochure that was used company-wide
Conducted monthly meetings and training sessions
Conducted audits to ensure standards met
Ensured compliance to IRS requirements
Promoted from District Manager to Area Director after one year with the company
Petro Stopping Centers
General Manager March 1997-October 2001
Managed travel plazas/truck stops that sold fuel, general merchandise, and quick service food
Profit & Loss responsibility for annual fuel sales of 25MM gallons, $2MM non-fuel sales
Conducted monthly safety training
High volume cash/check handling (up to $150K per day)
Ensured standards of cleanliness, friendliness and quality met customer expectations
Responsible for identifying and controlling inventory shrink and food cost
Trained Management Trainees through a 4 week curriculum
Converted three independent truckstops to Petro franchise locations
Completed installation and training of pay at the pump systems for 8 Petro locations
Promoted from Assistant Manger to General Manager after one year with the company
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Minor in Business Management; University of Missouri
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook & Power Point
Affiliations
University of Missouri Alumni Association Life Member
Volunteer Experience
Grace Lutheran Church & School Facilities Officer (served 5 years)
Created sanctioned Homebrewed Beer Competition for Grace Lutheran Oktoberfest (3 years)