Operations and Logistics Professional with Client Service Focus

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KENNETH ACEBAL

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SUMMARY

Intelligent, results-oriented individual focused on providing exceptional service in a variety of industries. Keen ability to anticipate client needs, overcome obstacles, and deliver successful outcomes. Positive team player, reliable and hardworking. WORK EXPERIENCE - GEORGIA

Comfort View Products – Operations and logistics

Newnan, Georgia (April 2025 – current)

• Provides operational support including quality control for residential window manufacturing company.

• Exceeds management’s production goals, maintaining safety, quality, and professional environment.

• Adapts to varying workloads and provides essential backup support as needed; proactively takes on additional duties to support team continuity without compromising quality or deadlines.

• Trained to operate a specialized equipment.

Nots Logistics – Operations and logistics

Atlanta, Georgia (May 2023 – November 2023)

• Provided operational and logistical support for global tire manufacturing and distribution center.

• Successfully worked in a team environment, consistently achieving management’s production goals.

• Collaborated with other team members to proactively prepare workplace for the next shift; identified inefficiencies in workflow to streamline operational processes; trained new co-workers as needed.

• Certified to operate a forklift.

Independent Contractor – various roles

Atlanta, Georgia (2021-2023)

• Part-time personal assistant for business owner; provides design consulting, catering assistance, and management of special projects.

• Provides catering assistance on an ad-hoc basis, including greeting guests, event setup / staging, and table service.

• Maintains focus on maximizing guest experience during entire event. Kenn Acebal Dressage, LLC – owner/operator; international horse trainer, coach, clinician and advisor Atlanta, Georgia (2009 – 2012)

• Trained horses and riders at a senior level; internationally competed in the dressage discipline.

• Evaluated competition horses and developed strategy to increase value and maximize owners’ investment.

• Facilitated equestrian charity events and sponsorship.

• Advised clients on equestrian matters.

WORK EXPERIENCE - FLORIDA

Independent Contractor – various roles

Ocala, Florida (2016 – 2021)

• Evaluated competition horses and developed strategy to increase value and maximize owners’ investment.

• Represented owners during sales transactions by preparing horses for purchase and presenting them to potential buyers; evaluated buyer needs, addressed buyer objections, and offered alternative, creative solutions when needed.

• Worked with the staff of two premier horse-training facilities (River House Hannovarians and Webster Training Center). 2

Independence Farm South – independent estate manager Ocala, Florida (2016 – 2020)

• Managed 20+ acre farm for Canadian absentee owner, including management of farm and residential facility, supervision of vendors and ground maintenance, and preparation of facilities for incoming, seasonal boarders and their staff.

• Preparation of facility for seasonal special events and owner visits, anticipated owner’s needs and provided personal assistance when in residence.

• Advised client on equestrian facility marketing, sales, and strategy with a view to maximize owner profits.

• Operated various farm equipment including horse transport trucks and trailers. WORK EXPERIENCE - CALIFORNIA

Independent Contractor – various roles

Los Angeles, California (2003-2009)

• Full-time personal assistant for entertainment industry veterans; provided assistance with the administration and management of daily household affairs including vendor coordination.

• Coordinated special events and other entertainment in residence, with focus on providing exceptional guest experience, including design, setup, and service for large parties.

• Worked part-time at Pottery Barn Design Studio (Beverly Hills); responsible for sales, merchandising, personal shopping. River Run Farms – Head Trainer for dressage business Santa Ynez, California (2002 – 2008)

• Identified and trained young horses for international competition.

• Responsible for developing and facilitating marketing and strategy of farm business.

• Managed River Run Farm’s equestrian facility in Kentucky, including the Hackney and Saddlebred holdings.

• Advised clients on equestrian matters.

• Operated various farm equipment including horse transport trucks and trailers. EDUCATION & INTERESTS

Kennesaw State University, Atlanta, GA

• Bachelors Degree in Marketing, minor in English Literature. Class of 1987. GPA of 3.86 / 4.0.

• Member of various marketing and business organizations.

• Employed in a retail position at Macy’s part-time during school year.

• Employed in a waitstaff position at El Chico’s Restaurant and Shepherd’s Grill part-time during school year. Personal Interests

• Avid reader.

• International travel and culture studies.

• Animal rescue and charity work.

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