results-driven, versatile professional with expertise in broad-scope areas of administrative operations, business development/sales, client relations, procurement, project estimating/bidding, and team building/leadership ~ excel at defining lucrative markets and determining and executing targeted action plans to generate new business, develop existing accounts and expand revenue channels ~ consistently focused on delivering world-class customer service and maximizing satisfaction ~ strategically prioritize, plan and facilitate workflow/projects to optimize productivity, efficiency and bottom-line profitability ~ dynamic communication, consultation, presentation, and negotiation skills ~ computer/technology-savvy, with advanced skills in pc and mac systems, networking, and troubleshooting ~ proficient in photoshop, excel, ms word, and quickbooks

 

ø  successfully launched a professional portrait studio in 2003 and grew business to subsequently open store-front studio in 2007, applying sharp business acumen toward steering all areas of sales and operations; talented photographer

ø  approximate decade of experience as purchasing agent, contributing dynamic vendor/manufacturer sourcing, price/term and sales/distribution contract negotiation, procurement, and supplier relationship management skills toward controlling costs and meeting operational/project goals while boosting profits

ø  proficient in preparing competitive bids and estimates for presentation to broad sectors including corporate, government, contractors/sub-contractors, and private clientele within the construction/ engineering equipment industry

ø  managed a wholesale distribution store for many years, with full-scope responsibility for all areas of operations, including hiring, training, scheduling, and directing a top-performing staff; held p&l accountability

ø  goal-driven; successfully earned 4-year bachelor degree in 3 years, graduating with honors

 

 

owner/operator, burbank photography-twin falls, id; 2007 - present

purchasing agent/estimator/it, leonard petroleum equipment-twin falls, id; 1982-2007

store manager, paul roberts co.-pocatello, id; 1979-1982

 

 

bachelor of science in biology, idaho state university c pocatello, id

graduated with honors; 3.6+ gpa

 

 

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