Damien Askew

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973-***-**** ad2kqp@r.postjobfree.com

Career Profile

Comprehensive experience in Management and Operations/Human Resources, seeking increased efficiency and performance. Highly skilled Communicator and Manager with the ability to work independently or within groups. Skilled expert with a broad background in General Ledger, Taxation and Payroll Administration.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Operations Management Sales

Best Business Practices Customer Relationship Program Management

Staff Coaching Resource Management Leadership

Negotiation Communication Training Administration Account Management Relationship Management Adaptability Time Management

EXPERIENCES AND ACHIEVEMENTS

Deep Foods November 2021 - Present Operator Engineer

Monitor and adjust temperature, pressure, water level and chemical levels daily.

Responsible for the operating and mechanical maintenance and PMs of all Boilers, Chillers, and Geothermal Systems for the facility.

Clean steam generators and hot water system.

Meet with local authorities for inspections

Maintain all required logbooks associated with Boilers, Chillers and Geothermal Systems and their controls.

Amneal Pharmaceuticals October 2019 – Present Operator Engineer

Maintained Boilers, Chillers and Geothermal Systems to ensure they are fully operational at all times.

Monitor and adjust temperature, pressure, water level and chemical levels daily.

Responsible for the operating and mechanical maintenance and PMs of all Boilers, Chillers, and Geothermal Systems for the facility.

Clean steam generators and hot water system.

Meet with local authorities for inspections

Maintain all required logbooks associated with Boilers, Chillers and Geothermal Systems and their controls.

US Power Savers August 2019 – September 2020 Energy Contractor/ Sales Representative

Responsible for all aspects of the customer's experience.

Generated customer leads to develop new accounts by assessing sites to determine suitability for solar equipment.

Prepared proposals, quotes, contracts, and presentations for potential customers.

Responsible for over $1 Million in sales.

Provided technical information to potential residential/ commercial customers and dealers.

Choice Home Warranty May 2018 – July 2019 Account Manager/ Sales Representative

Created sales focused business plans and executed those plans.

Interacted with key clients in sales interactions and identified opportunities for further sales opportunities.

Responsible for over $500k in new business.

Effectively communicated products and services to existing or potential clients.

Worked closely with distributors to provide product to consumer.

Tax Pro’s January 2009 – April 2018 Operations Manager

Responsible for all operational and human resources functions.

Compiled financial, accounting and auditing reports and tables for cash receipts, expenditures, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivables and Profit and Loss Statements.

Created sales focused business plans for the surrounding territory and executed these plans.

Interacted with key clients in sales interactions and identifies opportunities for further deductions and savings.

Provided technical expertise for questions, issues or requirements related to the client's portfolio.

Recruited, motivated, and retained a team of high-performing and driven tax professionals.

Effectively communicated and provided coaching on Customer Service and Sales strategies to the team.

Soup and Sub’s Restaurant June 2010- December 2013 Owner/Operator

Responsible for exceptional client service and quality product offering.

Maintained an outstanding sales product while forecasting sales trends for successful operations.

Enforced established payroll-related policies, procedures and regulations and adherence to company and governmental policies.

Maintained annual and monthly budgets.

Created and maintained operational metrics for key processes.

Planned, directed, and monitored regulatory operations.

Jackson Hewitt January 2003 – April 2009 General Manager

Responsible for income tax preparation while maintaining compliance with Federal and State laws.

Enforced corporate policies and procedures throughout the company.

Trained, motivated, coached and developed a staff of tax preparers in customer service, product offering and technological processes.

Built strong, professional relationships with team members and clients to achieve the highest performance metrics.

Effectively transitioned Leads into sales opportunities taking initiative to think outside the box while following the company’s rules and regulations.

Barringer High School, Newark, NJ September 2000 – June 2004 Substitute Teacher

Substituted in the absence of the regular Teacher.

Provided skills required for programmed learning.

Taught students assigned assignments provided by the regular Teacher.

Managed students learning in accordance with goals and directives of the school.

EDUCATION & DEVELOPMENT

High Pressure Black Seal Boiler License, Training Center Institute, Kenilworth, NJ, 2019-2023

Master of Art, Public Administration, Kean University, Union, NJ, 2004

Bachelor of Science, Political Science, Kean University, Union, NJ, 2002

Associate of Science, Social Science, Essex County College, Newark, NJ, 2000

United States Design Patent D566, 376S, April 15, 2008. For a Breakfast cereal in the shape of sports equipment used in various popular sporting activities. The novelty cereal is designed to appeal to sports enthusiasts.

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