Nicholas Lardakis
Crawfordville
Summary
Multi-talented business leader bringing 20 years of experience in successful management. Executive decision-making and implementation of objective plans that meet current and future needs. Key expertise in several businesses and extensive sales ability.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Transportation Driver
Lyft
Palm Beach , Fl
12.2019 - Current
- Communicated with passengers to provide information and assistance for excellent customer service and positive experiences.
- Planned routes based on knowledge of local areas, GPS information and customer preferences.
- Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
- Maintained impeccable records of daily drives, vehicle maintenance and notable incidents.
CEO
Hammerhead Sports Apparel
West Palm Beach
01.2011 - 12.2019
- Led organization by establishing business direction and actualizing operational plans to meet goals.
- Negotiated and approved contracts between company and distributors, suppliers and other external entities.
- Established and oversaw strategic business actions and streamlined operations.
- Oversaw budgetary and financial activities and implemented strategies to grow business and profits.
- Increased productivity by creating new policies, objectives and procedures to streamline operations.
- Determined revenue and profit impacts of market strategies and led business direction toward profitable channels.
- Provided organizational leadership and collaborated with executive partners to establish long-term goals, strategies and company policies.
- Hired, trained and mentored 10 staff members to maximize productivity.
- Strategized and implemented plans to transform and revitalize operations, capitalizing on emerging [Industry] trends.
Owner/Operator Manager
Sun Coast Screen & Alluminum Inc.
West Palm Beach
01.1992 - 01.2011
- Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
- Enforced customer service standards and resolved customer problems to uphold quality service.
- Trained employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles.
- Exercised good judgment and decision-making in escalating concerns and resolving issues.
- Assigned tasks to associates to fit skill levels and maximize team performance.
- Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions.
- Enhanced team member performance through use of strategic and tactical approaches, motivational coaching and training.
- Communicated company directives and programs to associates and ensured all follow-up items were completed accurately and timely.
- Developed and implemented appropriate plans to resolve unfavorable trends and enhance sales.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL06.1989
Skills
- Recruiting and Hiring Top Talent
- Public Relations Understanding
- Market Trend Expertise
- Sales Techniques
Timeline
Transportation Driver
Lyft
12.2019 - Current
CEO
Hammerhead Sports Apparel
01.2011 - 12.2019
Owner/Operator Manager
Sun Coast Screen & Alluminum Inc.
01.1992 - 01.2011
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Broward College
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