SHAWN COOPER
************@*****.*** 702-***-**** Las Vegas, NV 89101
Summary
Highly motivated professional with many years of entrepreneurial and management experience. Skillfully creates and maintains professional and loyal relationships with co-workers, staff and clients while managing administrative and sales employees. Comfortable working independently as manager and leader and as collaborative team member. Applies business acumen and experience and exercises decisive judgment to meet and exceed organizational goals.
Seasoned Small Business Owner with several years of experience in operations management, business strategy and financial management. Demonstrated success in capitalizing on new trends and technologies to drive business development initiatives and achieve sales goals.
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Skills
Hiring and Staffing
Regulatory Compliance
Customer Relations
Labor Relations
Business Administration
Negotiation
Profit and Loss Analysis
Staff Management
Business Management
Financial Management
Verbal and Written Communication
Employee Development
Staff Training and Development
Cash Flow Optimization
Marketing and Advertising
Financial Planning
Budget Administration
Experience
Self Employed Services Las Vegas, NV
Owner/Operator
04/2011 - 04/2023
Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends.
Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
Supervised performance of workers with goals of improving productivity, efficiency and cost savings
Oversaw staff hiring, initiating new training and scheduled processes to streamline operations.
Negotiated with vendors to gain optimal pricing on products resulting in substantial increase in profit margin.
Enhanced operational performance by developing effective business strategies, systems and procedures.
Hosted special events to boost brand awareness and increase community engagement.
Hired and trained new department managers to increase team oversight and productivity.
Kept records for production, inventory, income and expenses.
Determined pricing for products or services based on costs and competition.
Managed operations budgeting, accounts payable and accounts receivable and payroll.
Interviewed, trained and supervised employees.
Reconciled daily sales, prepared bank deposits and assessed financial transaction reports.
Conferred with customers to understand needs and finalize purchase orders.
Kept up-to-date on regulatory changes affecting business operations.
PeopleReady Skilled Trades Los Angeles, CA
Laborer
01/2002 - 07/2004
Operated and maintained a variety of equipment including hand and power tools.
Met company and OSHA safety guidelines for work site operations to minimize worker risk.
Applied caulking compounds by hand or caulking guns to protect against entry of water or air.
Collaborated with team members to complete assigned tasks and meet tight deadlines.
Used picks and shovels to dig, spread and level dirt and gravel.
Loaded and unloaded daily material shipments, keeping products organized and secure to prevent damage and optimize handling.
Performed repetitive assembly tasks with hand and power tools and automated equipment.
Performed regular servicing and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment.
Operated pallet jacks and forklifts to load and unload supplies and materials.
Lubricated and cleaned machinery and tools.
Prepared items for transportation installing bracing, padding and strapping to prevent damage.
Education and Training
Fred C Nellis High School Whittier, CA
GED
08/1998