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ASHLEY C. COUSER

Pasadena,MD

Summary

Dedicated and accomplished Expert Account Manager with over ten years of leadership experience. Proficient in optimizing team performance, resolving complex issues, and fostering strong client relationships. Adept at enforcing safety protocols, streamlining operations, delivering exceptional customer satisfaction, and seeking an opportunity to leverage proven expertise in driving business success.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Owner Operator

  • Manifest and efficiently managed 25 daily work schedules
  • Responded promptly to changes in plans and effectively communicated with over 25 drivers
  • Processed customer phone orders, ensuring accurate and immediate responses
  • Coordinated requirements for scale operations.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions
  • Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations
  • Established foundational processes for business operations
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs
  • Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends
  • Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers
  • Trained and developed team members to build human capital
  • Used knowledge of market trends to create value-added solutions resulting in significant increase in revenues
  • Conducted target market research to discover customer needs and analyze competitor trends
  • Established, optimized and enforced business policies to maintain consistency across industry operations
  • Generated revenues yearly and effectively capitalized on industry growth
  • Discovered areas of improvement by generating quarterly operational and sales reports
  • Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-driven company culture to lead industry innovations
  • Managed large budgets, collaborating with other departments to eliminate redundancies
  • Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports
  • Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs
  • Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins
  • Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business
  • Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time
  • Adhered to regulatory and policy changes and made necessary adjustments to maintain overall success
  • Worked with marketing teams to create print and online advertisements to bring in new customers
  • Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages
  • Assessed damaged materials and notified maintenance personnel of needed repairs
  • Conducted audit inspections and independent checks to verify parts and materials
  • Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs
  • Founded and managed [Type] business, growing revenue to $[Amount] in first year

Supervisor

Couser Supply Inc
11.2016 - 03.2023
  • Supervised and mentored service team of 12 account executives and increased company's bottom line by 60% quarterly.
  • Enforced safety standards, upheld company mission, and ensured policy adherence.
  • Orchestrate efficient logistical operations, manage schedules, and mediate conflicts.
  • Process daily payment transactions ranging from $150 to $10k
  • Cultivate positive working relationships with 30+ clients, fostering trust and loyalty
  • Monitor sales performance metrics, delivering weekly status reports
  • Resolve customer issues, ensuring high levels of satisfaction.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows
  • Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas
  • Achieved results by working with staff to meet established targets
  • Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference
  • Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts
  • Conducted routine inspections to check quality and compliance with established specifications
  • Identified unsafe or unhealthful workplace conditions or hazards to enforce safe work practices and procedures
  • Developed and implemented customer service policies to enhance satisfaction
  • Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies
  • Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation
  • Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements
  • Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement
  • Collected, arranged, and input information into database system
  • Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications
  • Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets
  • Gathered, organized and input information into digital database
  • Developed and updated tracking spreadsheets for process monitoring and reporting
  • Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations
  • Supported creation of detailed, technical financial models to value potential acquisition targets
  • Handled customer complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted policies to meet changing needs
  • Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity
  • Enforced rules and regulations outlined in company manual to set forth expectations comprehensibly and consistently
  • Boosted team performance by developing customer service training materials and conducting service training
  • Solicited customer feedback to identify and improve on areas of weakness
  • Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures
  • Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success
  • Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues
  • Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations
  • Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures
  • Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to deliver timely and cost-effective supply of services and materials
  • Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data
  • Observed packing operations to verify conformance to specifications
  • Provided reporting for forecast analysis and ad-hoc reporting in support of decision-making

Supervisor

Nissi Group, Prince George's County
08.2014 - 11.2016
  • Managed a team of 200 CDL public transportation bus operators
  • Ensured on-time performance for mobility transportation services
  • Facilitated regular meetings to enhance team communication
  • Provided direct supervision, addressing daily operational challenges
  • Implemented route changes, coordinated new schedules, and managed conflict resolution
  • Led initiatives in safety protocol enforcement and DOT compliance.

Dispatcher

Aggtrans, Hanover
10.2012 - 08.2014

Organized Owner Operator manifest and efficiently managed daily work schedules.
- Responded promptly to changes in schedules and effectively communicated with drivers.
- Processed customer phone orders, ensuring accurate and immediate responses.
- Coordinated requirements for scale operations.

  • Directed dispatching, routing, and tracking of [Number] fleet vehicles
  • Closely monitored dispatch board to triage and prioritize over [Number] daily calls
  • Sent out drivers to assist [Number] hourly callers based on locations, needs, and worker availability
  • Sent out drivers to assist [Number] hourly callers based on locations, needs and worker availability

Education

Morgan State University, Woodlawn Senior High School

Skills

  • Contract Negotiation Expertise
  • Merchandising
  • Project Management
  • Leadership Development
  • Strategic Planning
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Quality Assurance
  • Innovation and Creativity
  • Adaptability

Certification

Certified IEP Specialist - Certified Development - Registered Caregiver with MMCC State of Maryland - Microsoft Excel | Problem-Solving - Catherine Witcher Program Care Course.com Skills Summary: - Leadership and Team Management - Customer Relationship Building - Logistics and Operations Coordination - Conflict Resolution and Mediation - Sales Performance Analysis - Process Improvement - DOT Compliance - Customer Service Excellence

  • Certified [Job Title], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
  • Licensed [Job Title] - [Timeframe]
  • [Area of certification] Training - [Timeframe]
  • [Area of expertise] License - [Timeframe]
  • [Area of certification], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]

Timeline

Supervisor

Couser Supply Inc
11.2016 - 03.2023

Supervisor

Nissi Group, Prince George's County
08.2014 - 11.2016

Dispatcher

Aggtrans, Hanover
10.2012 - 08.2014

Owner Operator

Morgan State University, Woodlawn Senior High School
ASHLEY C. COUSER