John R. Laine Operations Management Proven ability to profitably manage and continually grow businesses through effective leadership, develop and support strong teams, and a commitment to achieving key results.
Performance driven executive with extensive experience in successfully delivering results to top Management and its Stock Holders/Investors. Strengths in leadership with supporting team commitment and targeted strategic planning. Development of integrated operations and systems that result in positive revenue growth improved productivity and reduced operating costs.
Strategy Leadership and Execution Analyzing and Implementing New Opportunities Outside of Existing Paradigms Employee Recruiting and Development Customer Contract and Price Negotiations Asset Lease Negotiations Product & Operating Supplier Partnerships Operating Process Improvement Inventory Management and Control Attention to all Operating Costs Effective Communications at all Levels Payroll Administration
CAREER EXPERIENCE and KEY RESULTS
Fireside Hearth and Home West Sacramento, CA June 2008 to January 2009 DIVISONAL FIELD OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR Fireside Hearth and Home sells, installs and services whole hearth products for the residential housing and commercial building markets. I was responsible for the supervision and direction of all activities of installation members and sub-contractors. Key Results: Lead production meetings with scheduling and field personnel improving efficiencies. Procured and maintained accurate records for NHQ audit and certification. Named Safety and Quality Champion in 2008.
The Garage Door & Fireplace Center Sacramento, CA January 2006 to June 2008 OPERATIONS MANAGER I was hired by The Garage Door and Fireplace Center to manage all operations out of the Sacramento office. Within eighteen months, I was promoted to managing all operations in the Northern California region. The Garage Door & Fireplace Center sells, installs and services hearth and garage doors products for the residential housing and commercial building markets. Key Results: Implemented a number of policies and procedures that improved internal controls and streamlined operations. Generated and implemented pricing sheets for installation of products to customers at proper gross profit margins for the sales staff utilizing Excel spreadsheets improving efficiencies. Trained staff at various locations throughout the company on proper usage of JD Edwards Software. Consolidated, relocated or closed businesses resulting in improved customer coverage, increased revenue and reduced operating costs. Negotiated with key customers to earn their business and/or obtaining price increases. Negotiated with major suppliers rebalancing and returns that resulted in decreasing inventory levels and increasing inventory turns. Managed all operations at three separate locations overseeing over 50 employees. Named Employee of the Year in 2007.
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T &J Landscape Construction San Carlos, CA June 1998 to December 2006 OWNER/MANAGER I started T & J Landscape Construction which provided complete landscape construction including paving materials, water features, irrigation and planting to residential customers in the greater Bay Area. I was responsible for all operations of the business both in the office and the field. Key Results: Within 3 years the company conducted over 2 million dollars yearly in gross sales at a 35% profit margin. Created and maintained company website that resulted in an increase of over 25% in business sales. Negotiated with major suppliers for purchasing of materials and supplies. Designed company blueprints for customers. Procurement and maintenance of all city and state licenses.
COMPUTER SKILLS JD Edwards, Excel, Word, Outlook, Novel GroupWise, QuickBooks
EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL TRAINING Business Administration College of San Mateo Licensed Landscape Contractor California State License Board Microsoft Excel Training Course
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