John E. Walker 770-***-**** ***********@*****.***
Results-oriented Manager and dedicated employee with high integrity, strong work ethic, and great leadership skills.
Education North Georgia College and State University Bachelor of Science Psychology/Economics
Summary of skills Business recovery and sustainability Account management Process development Conflict resolution Complex problem resolution Strategic planning Project management Campaign performance tracking
Professional Experience
A Cooper Logistics Logistics Manager January 2011-May 2012
Managed projects and served as primary liaison between client and business with strict adherence to goals and deadlines.
Lashley Tractor General Manager January 2009-December 2011
Worked closely with company executives to identify new business opportunities and routinely participated in the sales process. Calculated, prepared, and issued bills, invoices, and account statements according to established procedure. Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded the necessary information. Reconciled and reported discrepancies found in records. Communicated with customers, employees and other individuals to answer questions and explain information. Developed a warranty program to reimburse company with thousands of dollars. Managed day to day operations of all three phases (sales,service and parts) of the business.
Snellville Rental Center Owner February 2000 – November 2009
Owner of a small equipment rental business serving all metro Atlanta. Responsible for accounts payable, accounts receivable, and revenue generated by equipment sales and rental. Purchased equipment assets which would be for rental profitable. Managed and maintained over $900,000 of rental equipment. Hired and managed all personnel. Developed and executed new sales lead ideas for potential business.
Taylor Rental Center District Manager April 1986 – February 2000
Accountable for the successful and profitable operation of multi company-owned Rental Centers through development of a well-defined market area. Established short term and long term goals for each rental operation assigned in metro Atlanta. Developed, maintained, and operated Rental Centers successfully and with profitability. Executed new sales/market techniques for products as well as developed new customer service technique.
United States Army Captain, Air Defense Artillery July 1980 – March 1986