Brandon KING
Summary
Brandon King is a flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success. Dedicated employee known for pursuing employment options where good customer service and positive attitude will make a difference. I am also an organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. I am seeking a management level position to expand my skills while facilitating company growth. Successful Owner/Operator with expertise in Sales and Marketing industry and insights on competitors and clientele. Dedicated leader maintains professional relationships and negotiates beneficial deals. Detail-oriented Owner with proven success building relationships and maintaining partnerships with top accounts to increase overall productivity and grow profit channels. Expands network connections by effectively determining and meeting customer needs, implementing price models and optimizing inventory control procedures.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
The Royal Fit
12.2016 - Current
- Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue
- Oversaw staff hiring, initiating new training and scheduled processes to streamline operations
- Developed business and marketing plans and prepared monthly financial reports
- Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends
- Led startup and opening of business and provided business development, creation of operational procedures and workflow planning
- Trained teams on specific operations and requirements for each job site, including applicable procedures and techniques
- Supervised performance of workers with goals of improving productivity, efficiency and cost savings
- Enhanced operational performance by developing effective business strategies, systems and procedures
- Promoted store offerings through newspaper advertisements, catalogs and brochures to attract new customers
- Monitored supplier operations to verify quality, delivery schedule and conformance to contract specifications
- Secured long-term accounts, managing sales presentations to promote product and brand benefits
- Oversaw project execution, phase progress, workmanship and team performance to drive on-time completion of deliverables
- Negotiated with vendors to gain optimal pricing on products resulting in substantial increase in profit margin
- Analyzed client business needs and assisted in determining appropriate resources and strategies
- Hosted fundraising events for various charities to boost brand awareness and community engagement
- Recruited exceptional job candidates via diverse traditional and digital routes for suitability for key positions
- Developed my website and created online advertisements.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
- Assessed income and expenses and adapted plans to improve profit levels.
Parks and Recreation Operator
The City Of Windsor
03.2004 - Current
- Educated guests on company, game and safety rules
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals
- Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery
- Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations
- Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
- Maintained list of activities and communicated attraction and program information for guest check-in pamphlets and advertisements.
- Cleaned and organized arena and facilities.
- Maximized customer service and satisfaction by providing directions to visitors regarding requested locations, events and landmarks.
Chief Steward
Union, Local 82
04.2021 - 06.2023
- Researched disciplinary and grievance issues and recommended optimal courses of action
- Interpreted contractual agreements for employers and employees to support collective bargaining and labor relations processes
- Provided advice and interpretation of labor relations policies and agreements to enhance company positions
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals
- Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery
- Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others
- Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other
- Resolved interpersonal conflicts by listening, finding common ground and building relationships.
- Completed in-depth investigations into issues pertaining to discipline and grievance management and recommended strategies.
- Mediated discussions between employer and employee representatives in attempt to reconcile differences.
Legal Counsel / Personal
Self-employed
01.2019 - 04.2021
- Provided general legal advice on best practice for compliance, input on business decisions and contract negotiations and legal strategies for litigation and other legal activities
- Drafted documents related to client's activities, including statements, contracts and agreements, focusing on readability and enforce ability
- Represented myself before court in oral debate by constructing favorable and truthful narrative around presented evidence and facts
- Conferred with judges and opposing counsel to discuss and settle case disputes
- Researched legal authority and black letter law to compare fact patterns to precedential cases and determine probable outcomes
- Conducted legal research and facts investigation for case litigation
- Prepared and organized evidence and exhibits to be utilized in court hearings and trials.
- Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
- Assessed cases for probable outcomes by researching black letter law and other legal authority, comparing fact patterns to those of precedential cases.
- Drafted readable and enforceable agreements, contracts and other legal documents to protect client's full legal rights.
Director of Baseball Operations
Windsor Central Baseball
09.2019 - 11.2020
- Trained, managed and motivated employees to promote professional skill development
- Directed all day-to-day operations of baseball team to provide safe and enjoyable guest experience
- Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients
- Assessed team proficiency, identifying and targeting areas for improvement
- Implemented effective customer service surveys to encourage feedback
- Identified and solved complex strategy problems to drive organizational goals
- Managed scheduling for 20 Teams to optimize productivity
- Analyzed variable data for operations to determine areas for improvement, increased efficiency and potential cost savings.
- Maintained membership with professional baseball associations and kept abreast of current information and developments.
- Established personnel policies and developed staff training and professional development programs.
Store Manager / Exclusive
Clothing
03.2014 - 08.2017
- Implemented succession planning by training and developing 10 associates into leadership positions
- Oversaw store operations while generating $10,000 in monthly sales
- Monitored supplier operations to verify quality, delivery schedule and conformance to contract specifications
- Corrected operational discrepancies by developing and executing process improvements
- Boosted sales by 25% by cultivating customer rapport and delivering superior customer service
- Creating promotions for the store, or visual merchandising store windows
- Recruiting and training new employees, as well as disciplining them as needed
- Identified and analyzed business strategy implications for growing companies to increase longevity.
- Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
- Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
Peer Tutor
Herman High school
04.1998 - 01.2000
- Went through homework with students and offered additional instruction
- Coached students through challenging material with positive reinforcement and encouragement
- Supported students by identifying and addressing specific concerns
- Assisted individual students with studying for quizzes and tests
- Engaged students and made lessons entertaining to hold interest and encourage learning
- Helped each student build strong study habits and use effective learning strategies
- Taught students how to study, take notes and complete test questions
- Instructed small groups of students in key subject concepts
- Emphasized importance of good study habits and devised homework schedules to assist students in implementing tailored study plans
- Tutored students and delivered individualized lesson plans and study guides on subject matter
- Reinforced classroom learning with additional discussion and specially prepared problems
- Met with parents and guardians on regular basis to deliver progress reports and discuss areas for further improvement
- Monitored inventory management through cycle counts, audits and shrinkage control
- Strengthened work flow productivity by hiring, managing and developing top talent.
- Helped fellow students prepare for quizzes and examinations.
- Assisted other students with homework and provided supplementary instruction.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
Store Manager / Blockbuster
Blockbuster Video
05.1996 - 05.1998
- Delivered excellent customer service and adhered to standard practices to maximize sales and minimize shrinkage
- Experience in handling and utilizing POS systems
- Processed daily paperwork, balanced register drawers, produced staffing schedules and prepared deposits
- Managed inventory tracking and physical inventory counts to minimize loss
- Balanced sales, reconciled cash and made bank deposits to facilitate opening and closing duties
- Generated repeat business by responding to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
- Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
- Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
Education
Mechanical Engineering
Some College
Windsor, ONHorticulture
University of Guelph, Horticulture
Guelph, Windsor, ONNo Degree - Intro To Canadian Business
St Clair College
Windsor, ONSkills
- Presentations expertise
- Group presentations
- Conservation needs
- Event planning
- Amusement operations
- Safety procedures
- Safety assurance
- Equipment maintenance
- Policy compliance
- Customer service expertise
- Issue resolution
- Planning
- Time management
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Flexible
- Computer skills
- Conflict resolution
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Marketing
- Staff development
- Workforce Management
- Critical thinking
- Decision-making
- Collaboration
- Business Launch
- Negotiation
- Contract Management
Timeline
Chief Steward
Union, Local 82
04.2021 - 06.2023
Director of Baseball Operations
Windsor Central Baseball
09.2019 - 11.2020
Legal Counsel / Personal
Self-employed
01.2019 - 04.2021
Owner/Operator
The Royal Fit
12.2016 - Current
Store Manager / Exclusive
Clothing
03.2014 - 08.2017
Parks and Recreation Operator
The City Of Windsor
03.2004 - Current
Peer Tutor
Herman High school
04.1998 - 01.2000
Store Manager / Blockbuster
Blockbuster Video
05.1996 - 05.1998
Mechanical Engineering
Some College
Horticulture
University of Guelph, Horticulture
No Degree - Intro To Canadian Business
St Clair College
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