Robert Rayburn
Ooltewah
Summary
Retired in 2020 after successfully managing a private business for ten years, culminating in a profitable sale. Returned to the workforce in 2022 on a part-time basis to leverage extensive business experience and contribute to organizational goals. Committed to remaining active in the business community and providing valuable insights to employers.
Overview
50
50
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Manager - Operations and Sales
Chattanooga Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.
04.2010 - 03.2020
- Responsible for day to day operation of company.
- Schedule jobs on a daily basis, order parts and equipment, dispatch crews, consult with customers, prepare bids on new jobs and change outs and successfully negotiate winning quotes, reconcile daily invoicing in preparation for final billing, assemble, prepare and file warranty registrations for customers, assist in the submission of warranty claims for customers, negotiate with suppliers on the amount of coverage for parts and labor on warranty claims, primary contact in the Chattanooga area for one of the largest independent home warranty providers in the USA, handle yearly renewals of insurance on company, vehicles and workers' compensation, prepare yearly renewals for registration of corporate names in Tennessee and Georgia.
Attorney
Private Practice
07.1978 - 12.2009
Manager
The Young Men's Shop
06.1970 - 09.1975
- Managed day to day operations.
- Scheduled employee work shifts, calculated weekly payroll, ordered stock, assigned restocking duties, oversaw returns of defective merchandise, participated in on floor sales, as permitted by other duties, opened and closed store, prepared and made end of day deposit, answered phone and attempted to resolve all customer questions and complaints.
Manager
The Young Men's Shop
06.1970 - 09.1975
- Managed day to day operations.
- Scheduled employee work shifts, calculated weekly payroll, ordered stock, assigned restocking duties, oversaw returns of defective merchandise, participated in on floor sales, as permitted by other duties, opened and closed store, prepared and made end of day deposit, answered phone and attempted to resolve all customer questions and complaints.
Education
Doctor of Law (JD) - undefined
University of Tennessee
06.1978
Skills
- Accounts payable
- Time management
- Insurance claim processing
- Math
- Workers' compensation
- Computer literacy
- Fine dining experience
- Data analytics
- Legal case manager experience
- Proofreading
- Public speaking
- Accounting and finance experience
- Clerical experience
- Mobile devices
- Construction project management
- Insurance investigations
- Human resources
- Contract negotiation
- Contractor management
- Closing sales
- Financial transaction processing
- Estimating software
- Paralegal experience
- Computer skills
- Office management
- Team building
- Legal research
- Problem-solving
- Computer operation
- Marketing
- Tort law
- Customer management
- Handling customer inquiries
- Bookkeeper experience
- Intake
- Climbing
- Office
- Accounting systems
- Task prioritization
- Customer relationship management
- UCC law
- Retail sales
- Profit and loss analysis
- Paralegal
- Electrical experience
- Sales training
- Detail oriented
- Family law
- Legal case management
- Invoice reconciliation
- Strategic goal setting
- Client relationship management
- Appointment scheduling
- Interpersonal communication
- HVAC system design and layout
- Microsoft Word
- Accounting
- Interpersonal skills
- Field research
- General ledger accounting
- Phone communication
- Document management systems
- Email support
- Supervising experience
- Contract management
- Legal firm experience
- Windows
- QuickBooks Online
- Productivity software
- Phone answering
- Complex insurance claims processing
- ACH
- Mathematical aptitude
- Balance sheet reconciliation
- Office experience
- Account Reconciliation
- Financial reporting in social services
- Grammar Experience
- Revenue generation
- McLeod
- Manager experience
- Vendor relationship management
- Microsoft Outlook
- Commercial building projects
- Investigative reports
- Operations management
- Fiscal management
- Interviewing
- Multi-line phone systems
- Bankruptcy
- Strategic thinking
- Sales
- Phone etiquette
- Microsoft Excel
- Recruiting
- Team scheduling
- Estimating construction project budgets
- Staff development
- Research
- Merchandising
- Project planning
- DOT regulations
- HVAC
- Google Workspace
- Financial report interpretation
- Relationship building
- Contracts
- Problem solving
- Legal Drafting
- Negotiation
- Email outreach prospecting
- Sales support
- Leadership
- Technical Proficiency
- Analytics
- Conflict management
- Construction schedule coordination
- Clear
Certification
Driver's License, 2025-01-01, 2033-01-01
Languages
English
Personal Information
- Visa Status: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
- Driving License: Driver's License valid from January 2025 to January 2033
- Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
General Manager - Operations and Sales
Chattanooga Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.
04.2010 - 03.2020
Attorney
Private Practice
07.1978 - 12.2009
Manager
The Young Men's Shop
06.1970 - 09.1975
Manager
The Young Men's Shop
06.1970 - 09.1975
Doctor of Law (JD) - undefined
University of Tennessee
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