Financial Management Business Development

John Cox

678-***-**** *************@*****.*** Williamson, GA 30292

SUMMARY

Seasoned Small Business Owner with 30 years of experience in operations management, business strategy and financial management.

Demonstrated success in managing contract logging crews, timber cruisers/buyers, employees, as wells as brokering land & timber.

Owned Logging operation with two company crews, as well as contract crews. Purchased, operated, and sold heavy equipment to help our business.

( Dozers, Loaders, Skidders, Cutters, Trucks and Low boys) Multiple contacts with timber mills across Georgia and Alabama. SKILLS

Business Development

Operations Management

Strategic Planning

Project Estimating

EXPERIENCE

Owner/President, Cox Land & Timber, Inc., February 1994-Current Griffin, GA

Developed strategic plans to increase profitability and efficiency. Enhanced operational performance by developing effective business strategies, systems and procedures.

Oversaw budgeting and financial management.

Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. Provided direction and guidance to employees.

Developed and implemented successful sales strategies to meet business goals. Reviewed legal documents related to business operations. Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff. Negotiated with vendors to gain optimal pricing on products resulting in substantial increase in profit margin.

Kept records for production, inventory, income and expenses. Resolved conflicts between employees or customers in a timely manner. EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Some College (No Degree)

Education, Columbus State University, Columbus GA

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