Business Consulting

Description

I am available for business consulting, and you pick the price.  If I accept the order, it will be up to you to provide me with ample reward for doing what you ask of me.  If you aren’t happy with my work, it costs you nothing.  If you are happy with my work, then I ask that you make me happy too with a fair gratuity!

Here is my resume:

Summary and Core Competencies

• Built “Bedding Plus,” a successful multi-store retail company from the ground, up. Chain thrives today!
• Excelled at two turnarounds (retail and distribution) with over 30% increases in sales for both within the first year.
• Achieved strong successes in management of general administration, contracting, sales, accounting, purchasing, inventory control, projects, HR, and IT within administrative, retail, distribution, and manufacturing operations.
• Friendly and positive. Awarded twice for teambuilding and innovation. Work well in groups or on my own.
• Fast learner, and creative problem solver. Written extensive policies and procedures.
• Excellent communications—written, verbal, and public speaking.
• Previous Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) and systems administrator. Experienced with Excel, Word, Outlook, Sage/Peachtree, QuickBooks, and various other software—adapt to and learn new programs very rapidly.

Professional History and Accomplishments

Home Health Aid                                                                                                                                  Feb 2025-Oct 2025

At Home Health, Gallatin, TN

• Provided home health care services to disabled individual.

Controller (Left to relocate to Tennessee)                                                                                           Jul 2023-Feb 2024

Fluid Control Specialties; Sanford, FL (Drop shipping and distribution)

• Performed/oversaw Accounting AR and performed AP in Global Shop ERP system.
• Performed monthly account reconciliations and financial closes/reporting.
• Managed/entered payroll.

Office Manager, HR Manager, Safety Manager, Web Master, Policies and Procedures Writer            Nov 2019-Jun 2023

ORC Services, Inc., Sebastian, FL (Water restoration, Mold remediation, Fire Restoration, General Contracting)

• Performed/oversaw all restoration and general contracting company office operations and accounting functions.
• Performed recruiting, hiring, firing, disciplinary actions, and all other HR functions.
• Provided weekly safety training and performed overall safety management.
• Developed, implemented, and maintained WordPress/Elementor web sites.
• Wrote all policies and procedures, employee manual, safety manual, forms, etc.

Accounting Manager                                                                                                                           Oct 2017-Nov 2019

Alliance Group Roofing and General Contractor; Port Saint Lucie, FL (Roofing)

• Managed AP/AR, fixed assets, and inventory in QuickBooks Enterprise for Contractors. Job costing, bank and credit card account reconciliations, general journal entries, financials reporting, and collections.

Floating Store Manager                                                                                                                       Jun 2016-Oct 2017

Mattress1One; Port Saint Lucie, FL (Retail sales of beds and bedding supplies)

• General retail management duties. Opening, closing, cash management, daily reporting, etc.
• Customer sales and service.

Controller/Administrative Manager                                                                                                    Jul 2014-Mar 2016

Torres Electrical Supply Company; Stuart, FL (Wholesale distribution of electrical supplies)

• General accounting functions including cash management, AR/AP, Credit, Collections, reporting
• Hiring/Terminations, Notice to Owners processing, Lien Releases, All Misc. administrative tasks
• Managed PC systems. Used Epicor Array ERP System. Migrated/Managed organization email from
  Google to Microsoft Office 365

Branch Store (Warehouse) Manager                                                                                                  Aug 2011-Jul 2014

Gorman Company (Hajoca Corporation); Vero Beach, FL (Wholesale distribution of plumbing and pool supplies)

• Sales/customer service
• Purchasing and Inventory control
• Daily reporting.

CFO/Chief Operations/IT                                                                                                               Oct 2002 – May 2010

Chemical Injection Technologies, Inc; Fort Pierce, FL (Manufacturing)

·       Performed all accounting functions. (A/P, A/R, credit, collections, monthly closings, financial reporting, account reconciliations)

·       Kept business on track with continuous budget & business management, analysis, and sales reporting.

·       Purchased and controlled all inventory. (Improved stock turn rate by over 25% with near zero stock-outs. Saved over $12,000 in first six months purchasing due to reduced need for expedited shipping through effective inventory stock control.)

·       Designed, installed, and managed all IT systems. Supported users for Windows, Outlook, Word, Excel, Sage/Peachtree, ACT, Quicken/QuickBooks, and various other programs. Built servers and PC’s personally. Managed and supported all computer hardware.

·       Led order entry, operations, and production.

·       Wrote extensive procedures (Improved operations in purchasing, customer credit, order entry, A/P, A/R, inventory control, reporting, EOM/EOY accounting.)

PC/Server Systems Manager & Branch Store (Warehouse) Manager                                              Sep 1998 – Mar 2002

Pool Corp./Superior Pool Supply; Covington, LA & PSL, FL (Wholesale distribution of swimming pool supplies)

·       Started in IT as PC systems manager—built/managed 11 Win NT 4.0 servers & 200+ Win 98/NT 4.0 clients. Supported Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook, and many other programs. Supported all computer hardware.

·       Promoted to branch manager—Led all facets of wholesale distribution branch with $3.8M annual sales.

o   Full P&L responsibility. Daily budget analysis. (Achieved over double net income budget for 2001 with highest company margin in state.)

o   Buyer for resale products—purchased and managed inventory.

o   Led inside and outside sales/marketing/customer service. Set targeting strategies, performed continuous market reviews/set pricing.

o   Managed site deliveries according to construction schedules.

o   Maintained AR oversight and performed collections actions.

o   Managed company property—building, grounds, computers, vehicles, etc.

Company General Manager                                                                                                            Jun 1997 – Aug 1998

Bedding Plus; New Orleans, LA (Multi-unit retail organization)

• Managed complete startups of company and three retail stores. (Outperformed top industry professional marketing projections—gained rapid market position.)
• Wrote mission statement, corporate objectives, and marketing plan.
• Held full P&L responsibility for company. (Company was profitable in first year)
• Led all business operations–store design/layout, product mix selection, pricing, warehouse/inventory control, purchasing/buying, deliveries, merchandising, advertising, budgeting, bookkeeping, banking, accounts payable, performance analysis, and direct sales/customer service. (Commended by Sealy Corp. for effective operations—company used by Sealy as a model.)
• Wrote employee manual and performed all HR management.

 

Sales/Special Projects Manager                                                                                                        Sep 1996 – May 1997

TLC Printing; Metairie, LA (Printing company)

• Led team for inside and outside sales/customer service. (Maintained progressive record-breaking sales level trend while rebuilding base organization.)
• Wrote company mission statement, corporate objectives, and marketing plan. (Implemented target marketing for improved customer base.) (Implemented automated mailing system for horizontal business expansion.)
• Wrote employee manual and established on-line forms and standard operating procedures.
• Physically reorganized warehouse and revised inventory management/purchasing operations.
• Managed mailing and inventory management systems.

 

Products Assurance/Product Manager                                                                                            Aug 1995 – May 1996

Creative Data Research; Mandeville, LA (Software developer)

• Led software development, technical documentation, customer training, system support, system testing, and quality assurance for “ENCOMPOS” retail POS product.
• Wrote/reviewed system specifications and visual basic source code.
• Updated system change process/managed system changes.
• Performed sales support and customer business continuity/disaster planning.

 

Lieutenant, USCG Project Management Office; Avondale, LA                                                         Jul 1993 – Aug 1995

• Administration Officer: Developed unit organization, wrote instructions/procedures for complete start-up and operations. Performed/oversaw all HR related activities. Managed travel, housing, training, payroll liaison, etc. Established requirements and provided/managed all training for assigned personnel.
• Warranted Contracting Officer: Led unit purchasing.
• Budget and Funds Controller: Managed unit budget. Authorized all expenditures. Oversaw unit accounting functions and ensured accounting status reports were submitted timely and accurately.
• Project Logistics Officer: Performed as on-site program manager’s direct contract coordinator within Navy, Coast Guard, and contractor (Avondale Industries) matrix organization performing ship design and construction project. Led shipping and receiving, and inventory management activities. Oversaw ship support spare parts allowance and maintenance planning.
• Information Systems Officer: Oversaw/performed DOS/Windows/Novell LAN/WAN network system administration. Led software development functions of 5 contract personnel. Personally wrote extensive WordPerfect (DOS v6.0) macros to improve efficiency of information management. {Conceived, planned, and oversaw development of “Integrated Contract Management System” (ICMS) expanded to standard U. S. Navy/CG usage.}

 

Lieutenant, USCG Base; Governors Island, NY                                                                               May 1992 – Jul 1993

• Assistant Chief, Retail Division: Promoted. Supervised 2 general managers and managed $8+ million operation of 3 retail stores, 2 clubs, 1 cafeteria.
• Administration Officer: Developed and implemented extensive standard operating procedures.
• Contracting Officer: Oversaw 16 retail concessions. Directly wrote (with legal department review) and negotiated all concession contracts. Oversaw concession operations and adjudicated grievances between concessionaires/customers.
• Human Resources Officer: For 20 military, 130 Coast Guard Exchange System (CGES), and 60 Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) Division personnel.  Hired all managerial personnel; approved all other hires. Administered all oaths of government employment. Initiated or approved employee awards. Involved in all disciplinary actions and personally performed necessary terminations. Managed grievance process, EEO, human relations functions. Ensured Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and other regulatory compliance.
• Division Training Officer: Established and managed all training programs.
• Government’s Union Contract Representative and Negotiator.
• Division Finance Controller: Managed budgets for both appropriated and non-appropriated funds (NAF). Analyzed centers’ performance and took corrective action as necessary. Authorized all expenditures.

 

Chief Warrant Officer, USCG Base; Governors Island, NY                                                            Aug 1990 – May 1992

• Retail General Manager, Multi-Unit: Managed three retail stores with $6+ million annual sales. Supervised average 58 personnel. Led all phases of retail operations. Established business plans. Developed and implemented weekly sales and other special promotional efforts. Wrote weekly store advertising copy. Led purchasing/buying, pricing, merchandising, inventory control, loss prevention, shipping and receiving, sales, cash management and control, etc. Managed cash flow and accounts payable functions. Performance analysis, set corrective directions. Set store pricing goals, inventory management, layaway, general customer service, and other related policies. Human resources functions—Performed personnel functions of hiring, discipline, terminations, training, time-keeping, payroll verification. (Increased sales 30+ percent in 12 months.)

 

Education

• Bachelor of Business Administration: Washburn University of Topeka KS; Major in Marketing – 1990; 3.86/4.0 GPA—summa cum laude.
• Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) Windows NT 4.0 – 3/00.
• Additional management, sales, purchasing, contracting, team-building, software administration, and other courses completed.