John Russell Parks
Versailles
Summary
An accomplished and energetic individual with a solid history of achievement in athletics and teaching. A motivated leader with strong organizational and prioritization abilities. Areas of expertise include leadership, sales, and management.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Manager
Zeppas Landscape and Design
10.2024 - Current
- Handles customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
- Increasing sales revenue by developing and implementing effective sales strategies.
- Building long-lasting client relationships through excellent customer service and consistent followups.
Wrestling Coach
Woodford County High School
08.2010 - Current
- Company Overview: As a member of the Woodford County School system, our wrestling program has once again made its self a well-known powerhouse and organization
- As a member of the Woodford County School system, our wrestling program has once again made its self a well-known powerhouse and organization
General Manager
Brumfield Feed
12.2020 - 10.2024
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
- Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.
Assistant Stable Manager
Keeneland Association
01.2017 - 12.2020
- Established strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and an increase in overall customer satisfaction ratings for the stables.
- Played a key role in resolving any conflicts or disputes between staff members, fostering a positive working environment for all.
- Assigned rooms for individuals who stayed on site.
- Enhanced horse care quality by implementing strict health and safety protocols for daily stable management.
Warehouse manager/ loader
Quality Feeds
05.2012 - 11.2017
- Company Overview: Our small business was one of the most successful businesses in all of the surrounding areas because of our hard work and loyalty to our customers
- We at one time were the largest dog food seller in our region
- With numerous prestigious farms nearby, our company supplied some of the best racehorses, show horses, and farm animals in the nation
- Our small business was one of the most successful businesses in all of the surrounding areas because of our hard work and loyalty to our customers
- We at one time were the largest dog food seller in our region
- With numerous prestigious farms nearby, our company supplied some of the best racehorses, show horses, and farm animals in the nation
Training barn assistant
Kesmarc LLC
01.2009 - 04.2012
- Company Overview: While at Kesmarc LLC our company managed and rehabbed some of the best racehorses in the world
- As a rehabilitation center for injured equine athletes worth millions of dollars, we strived to get them as healthy as possible so they could return to training and racing
- While at Kesmarc LLC our company managed and rehabbed some of the best racehorses in the world
- As a rehabilitation center for injured equine athletes worth millions of dollars, we strived to get them as healthy as possible so they could return to training and racing
Education
University of Kentucky
High School Diploma - sports medicine
Woodford County High School
Versailles, KY05-2006
Skills
- Very organized
- Hardworking
- Great communication skills
- Prompt and efficient
- Works well with others
- Leader
- Disciplined
- Goals and performance
Timeline
Sales Manager
Zeppas Landscape and Design
10.2024 - Current
General Manager
Brumfield Feed
12.2020 - 10.2024
Assistant Stable Manager
Keeneland Association
01.2017 - 12.2020
Warehouse manager/ loader
Quality Feeds
05.2012 - 11.2017
Wrestling Coach
Woodford County High School
08.2010 - Current
Training barn assistant
Kesmarc LLC
01.2009 - 04.2012
University of Kentucky
High School Diploma - sports medicine
Woodford County High School
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