Sean Helms
Charleston
Summary
Hard-driving business leader offering skill in strategic business planning and team development. Skillfully recruit and train employees at all levels to meet customer and business demands. Articulate, forward-thinking and resourceful in meeting unique needs.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Affordable Property Maintenance
10.2021 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
- Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall costs for the business.
Affiliate Broker
Silver Key Realty
10.2021 - Current
- Secured repeat business from satisfied clients through consistent follow-ups and maintaining ongoing relationships.
- Met with brokers and agencies to build relationships and promote brand.
- Managed multiple transactions simultaneously while prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines efficiently.
- Leveraged a broad network of industry professionals to identify off-market deals and exclusive opportunities for clients.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized and tailored advice on real estate investments.
- Analyzed reports and provided plan of action for increased production.
- Expedited closings by collaborating closely with lawyers, mortgage brokers, and other professionals involved in the transaction process.
- Generated new leads through networking events, social media outreach, and targeted marketing campaigns.
Owner
Runflat Tire & Automotive
01.2012 - 01.2022
- Generated revenues yearly and effectively capitalized on industry growth.
- Led negotiations for major contracts, securing favorable terms that significantly reduced costs.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
Operational Manager
Eastview Tire
06.2006 - 01.2012
- Improved team productivity through effective communication, training, and performance evaluations.
- Managed budgets for multiple projects, ensuring timely delivery and cost control.
- Increased customer satisfaction with consistent quality control measures and proactive issue resolution.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors, resulting in better pricing negotiations and improved service levels.
Education
No Degree - Communication
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TNHigh School Diploma -
Polk County High School
Benton05-2008
Skills
- Customer relations
- Small business operations
- Relationship building
- Verbal and written communication
- Project management
- Business management
- Staff hiring
- Business launch
- Business development
- Sales leadership
- Financial planning
- Talent development
Timeline
Owner
Affordable Property Maintenance
10.2021 - Current
Affiliate Broker
Silver Key Realty
10.2021 - Current
Owner
Runflat Tire & Automotive
01.2012 - 01.2022
Operational Manager
Eastview Tire
06.2006 - 01.2012
No Degree - Communication
Middle Tennessee State University
High School Diploma -
Polk County High School
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