Steven L. Meadows Jr.

• Developed strong partnerships with other businesses to allow for collaboration and more significant opportunities for growth.
• Established a successful business by identifying market needs and developing innovative solutions.
• Delivered exceptional customer service by addressing client concerns promptly and effectively resolving issues.
• Led the strategic planning process to define business goals and ensure alignment across all departments.
• Built a positive organizational culture that fostered creativity, innovation, and employee engagement.
• Oversaw financial management activities such as budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow monitoring for improved financial stability.
• Guided team members through periods of change by providing clear communication on expectations and objectives moving forward.
• Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
• Expanded the company''s geographical reach, opening new markets and increasing profitability.
• Managed a team of 5 employees.

• Trained, coached and mentored staff to support smooth adoption of new Embed System and US Bowling System.
• Managed a team of 4 assistant managers, 1 security guard, 3 servers, 11 floor leaders and 3 cooks.
• Designed modern employee recognition program which boosted productivity and improved morale.
• Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
• Set, enforced, and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
• Partnered with vendors and suppliers to effectively manage and budget.
• Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
• Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
• Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
• Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
• Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
• Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
• Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
• Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
• Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
• Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
• Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue and effectively targeting new markets.
• Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
• Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable events with high success rate.
• Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
• Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.

• 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.
• Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
• Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.
• Reconciled daily sales, returns and financial reports in QuickBooks.
• Optimized team hiring, training and performance.

• Greeted customers and clients to create welcoming atmosphere.
• I have over 8 companies that I am in charge of. I make sure to check with them on the Chamber’s behalf. I get in contact with the President of the Chamber to let her know if anything is needed.
• Attended numerous of meetings, ribbon cuttings/grand openings for businesses that joined the chamber.
• Attended over 5-10 events per week in official capacity, building professional relationships and business relationships.
• Volunteered at many events with the chamber including the Sunbelt Ag Expo which is one of the biggest ag expo in the United States.

• Maintained positive customer relationships by responding quickly to customer service inquiries.
• Reduced profit loss by managing waste of products and controlling inventory levels.
• Supervised team of 14-20 employees and provided feedback on 90 day and yearly performance appraisals.
• Managed budget implementations, employee hiring, training, schedules.
• Increased revenue streams by reducing costs with payroll, managing schedules and performing variance things also my revenue increased by getting schools field trips, bulk bags of popcorn and people using our curbside pickup method.
• Set, enforced company policies to maintain efficiency and responsiveness to demands.
• Delivered business strategy and developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency at my theater.
• Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through our accounts with them.
• Conducted orientation sessions and organized on-the-job training for new hires.
• Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
• Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures and technology systems.

• Reduced company expenditures and met budget targets by closely monitoring, tracking and controlling expenses.
• Assisted team members with delivering friendly, knowledgeable service by applying proactive monitoring and corrective action strategies.
• Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
• Increased efficiency and team productivity by promoting adherence to operational best practices and company policies.
• Conducted weekly staff meetings to motivate staff members, address concerns and questions, plan improvements, and evaluate progress toward goals.
• Monitored security and handled incidents calmly.
• Supervised team of 7 employees and provided feedback on performance.
• Maintained positive customer relationships by responding quickly to customer service inquiries.
• Planned team-building exercises to increase employee performance and job satisfaction.
• Trained and managed associates in customer service and sales techniques.
• Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.
• Supervised associates by providing direction and instruction for stocking shelves, rotating stock and receiving deliveries.
• Handled customer service by dealing with complaints, organizing stock and answering customer questions.
• Maintained high levels of organization in store by directing customers and replenishing merchandise.

Helped lay tile, hardwood flooring, new construction, home repairs, estimates for jobs, meet with home owners to show them ideas and plans, managed 5-10 guys. Helped my dad run the company.

Managed over 25 employees including servers, cooks, created mastered calendar and schedules for employees, placed orders and served customers, operated the cash register, interviewed, hired , fired and train new employees, responsible for opening and closing shop, inventory on stock, placed orders for shipments when received, did payroll and monies for the company.

• Established and administered annual budget with effective controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives.
• Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
• Participated in high-level hiring decisions for key leadership positions, conducted senior hire interviews and nominated new board members.
• Conducted research on emerging trends within industry and capitalized on finds to develop new products, services and strategies.
• Developed and implemented new strategies and policies in collaboration with executive partners to establish and achieve long-term business objectives, providing company with strong and sustainable organizational leadership.
• Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.
• Developed innovative sales and marketing strategies to facilitate business expansion.

• Recruited, hired and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
• Managed day-to-day business operations, including accounting, finance, HR, marketing and public relations.
• Devised, deployed and monitored processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels 35%.
• Applied human resources expertise to optimize hiring, training and performance.
• Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain efficiency and responsiveness to demands.
• Maintained up-to-date administrative records to monitor operational conditions.
• Managed key accounts, including developing sales presentations and promotion initiatives to drive product sales and increase brand awareness.
• Stayed current with market trends to determine optimal pricing of goods and services and to capitalize on emerging opportunities.