Don Banks

Took over a Fledgling Company

• Enhanced brand reputation with effective marketing campaigns and public relations efforts.
• Sold Company to Offshore interests

• Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
• Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
• Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
• Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
• Managed budget allocations to prioritize spending on high-impact projects, optimizing resource utilization.
• Organized professional development programs for staff, leading to improved performance and skill sets.
• Led cross-functional teams to achieve project goals, fostering collaboration and innovation.
• Boosted employee morale and reduced turnover through development and implementation of comprehensive rewards and recognition program.
• Facilitated team brainstorming sessions that led to innovative solutions for long-standing operational challenges.
• Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.

• Increased efficiency by implementing new business unit strategies and streamlining operations.
• Balanced risk management with strategic objectives to optimize overall business performance outcomes.
• Communicated regularly with executive leadership regarding progress updates, challenges, and achievement highlights within the unit.
• Managed budgets and resources effectively to achieve financial goals and maximize profitability.
• Drove continuous improvement initiatives by soliciting feedback from employees and conducting regular reviews.
• Negotiated contracts with vendors for cost-effective procurement of goods and services.
• Monitored performance metrics regularly to identify areas for improvement and drive continuous progress.
• Managed complex projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.
• Strengthened organizational culture by promoting core values throughout daily operations.
• Enhanced employee skills with targeted training programs, contributing to a high-performing workforce.
• Facilitated cross-functional collaboration, fostering an environment of teamwork and innovation.
• Developed strong team dynamics through regular communication, resulting in improved performance.
• Led the development of new product offerings, expanding the company''s market share and revenue streams.
• Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
• Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
• Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
• Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
• Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
• Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
• Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
• Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.