Profile

  • Business manager specializing in business development, manufacturing, education, sales and non-profits.
  • Diverse background in management with experience in Program Development, Accounting and Budgeting, Purchasing, Sales, IT, Marketing and Human Resources.
  • Master of Business Administration degree with specialization in International Business.
  • Successful track record result of excellent management, problem solving and organizational skills.

Experience

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2012 to Present          JFS Consulting, LLC          Luray, VA
Owner Operator
  • Consulting firm serving US and international firms.
  • Focusing on clients within the coffee industry.
  • Providing consulting and representation for international firms seeking to enter the US marketplace.
  • Enabling firms to reduce costs, improve information systems, improve customer and vendor relations and more.
  • Providing event and trade show management and representation.
  • Assisting with business plan development and budget development.

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2011 to 2012          Chesapeake Bay Roasting Company          Crofton, MD
General Manager Contract Accounts
  • Callao Coffee acquired by Chesapeake Bay Roasting Company.
  • Worked directly with the CEO, COO, VP of Sales and General Manager of Chesapeake to transition operations, accounting and most importantly customer relationships to the new company.
  • Generated reports and analyses that were instrumental in SKU consolidation, inventory management and other measures that improved efficiency and accuracy.
  • Managed relationships with top customers to ensure retention.

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2010 to 2012          Town of Luray          Luray, VA
Planning Commissioner
  • Certified through the Virginia Certified Planning Commissioner Program.Recommend legislative measures to Town Council.
  • Oversee recommendations pertaining to rezoning, town code revisions, proffer agreements and other initiatives.
  • Currently working on revision of the comprehensive plan which encompasses a 20 year vision for land use and managed growth of the town.

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2006 to 2011          Callao Coffee Holdings, LLC          Luray, VA
General Manager, 2010 to 2011
  • Directed management team and general staff.
  • Managed employee relations.
  • Directly supervised management team and conducted weekly staff meetings.
  • Implemented production efficiency measures which reduced down time and improved efficiency.
  • Managed and met with top-level corporate accounts.
  • Maintained accounting system.
  • Generated weekly and monthly financial reports and other KPIs for shareholders.
  • Negotiated large vendor contracts thus reducing expenses and cost of goods.
  • Developed marketing program to increase in-store sales for customer base.
  • Oversaw most profitable months in company history.

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Systems Administrator, 2006 to 2010
  • Managed project that transitioned company from four separate information systems into one unified web based solution.
  • Maintained accounting, customer relationship management, enterprise resource planning and inventory management systems.
  • Maintained network and office computers.
  • Developed and managed fundraiser program.
  • Designed and distributed marketing materials for major customers.
  • Decreased office, printing and technology expenditures by over 50 percent.
  • Developed web store and presented features to over 70 store managers and owners.

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2004 to 2006          Mt. Carmel Christian Academy          Luray, VA.
Head Administrator
  • Managed staff of 21 in K5 – 12th grade private school.
  • Co-managed budget with school board.
  • Developed curriculum, teacher and student schedules, and enforced rules and regulations.
  • Authored and conducted a presentation describing the educational program and presented it to numerous community organizations.
  • Increased enrollment by 17 percent resulting in a 6 percent increase in gross annual revenue.

Education

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Liberty University          Master's, Business          2008 – 2010
Grade: 4.0/4.0
  • Specialization in International Business
  • Graduated with highest honors.
  • Earned highest grade of the semester in CapSim competitive business simulator in the keystone course of MBA program.  For more info see: http://www.capsim.com
  • Member of the Sigma Beta Delta Honor Society

                                    Liberty University          Bachelor of Arts (B.A.),  Biblical Studies          1999 – 2003
                                      •   Graduated Cum Laude
                                      •   Featured in Who’s Who Among College Students
                                      •   Developed university recognized community service program to meet the needs of senior citizens