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Nondiah K

San Antonio

Summary

Dynamic entrepreneur with a proven track record at Signs of San Antonio, adept in small business operations and relationship building. Spearheaded growth strategies, achieving significant customer satisfaction through innovative solutions. Excelled in sign fabrication and leadership, fostering a team-oriented environment. Skilled in project management and interpersonal communication, consistently exceeding client expectations.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner

Signs of San Antonio
01.2024 - Current
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • 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.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and attract new customers.
  • Established a positive workplace culture that fostered employee engagement, collaboration, and loyalty.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall costs for the business.
  • Established foundational processes for business operations.
  • Achieved financial growth with strategic planning, cost control measures, and targeted marketing efforts.
  • Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
  • Evaluated industry competition regularly to maintain a competitive advantage in the marketplace.
  • Successfully navigated challenging economic conditions by making informed decisions that protected the business''s financial stability.
  • Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
  • Ensured regulatory compliance by staying abreast of industry-related changes and implementing necessary policies or procedures as needed.
  • Mentored staff members on best practices in customer service and sales techniques, leading to increased performance levels.
  • Expanded product offerings by researching market trends and identifying potential growth opportunities.
  • Generated revenues yearly and effectively capitalized on industry growth.
  • Streamlined operations to improve efficiency, enabling more time to be spent on strategic planning and decisionmaking.
  • Expanded business into new markets, cond
  • Streamlined operational processes to improve efficiency with comprehensive audits and restructuring.
  • Led negotiations for major contracts, securing favorable terms that significantly reduced costs.
  • Fostered strong relationships with clients to boost retention rates, conducting regular feedback sessions.
  • Optimized supply chain operations, negotiating with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products.
  • Achieved significant cost savings by implementing energy-efficient solutions across company facilities.
  • Elevated brand awareness with targeted marketing campaigns, leveraging social media and digital platforms.
  • Enhanced company's market position by identifying and pursuing new business opportunities.

Owner

Stallion Signs
01.2020 - 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.

Research Assistant

LIVE OAK ALLERGY & ASTHMA CLINIC; PA
04.2015 - 08.2015
  • Handled confidential and time sensitive information with care
    • Efficient Data Entry and Filing, resulting in streamlined operations
    • Assisted with clinical trials, ensuring clients are comfortable and looked after
    • Shadowed as allowed (Allergist, Nurse Practitioner) to learn in-depth details about clinic management and clinical trials
    • Analyzed data from clinical trials, making detailed charts to track progress


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Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.

  • Organized research materials, maintaining a well-ordered workspace conducive to productivity.
  • Maintained open lines of communication with project leads and team members for effective collaboration on common goals.
  • Conducted literature reviews to support hypothesis development and identify gaps in existing knowledge.
  • Monitored project timelines, ensuring timely completion of tasks while maintaining high-quality output.
  • Contributed to the publication of research articles in peer-reviewed journals, showcasing expertise in various topics.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative research methodologies and strategies.


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Assistant Operations Manager

Alamo Gymnastics
01.2015 - 08.2015
  • Managed daily operations effectively, ensuring timely completion of tasks and accurate reporting of results.
  • Improved communication within the team through regular meetings, updates, and open channels of communication.
  • Coordinated with General Manager in different operational issues and promotional activities.
  • Helped team members maintain business professionalism by coaching each on methods for delivering exceptional service to every customer.


Organized fiscal documents resulting in easier and quicker access to financials
• Managed payroll by overseeing finances and developing budgets
• Improved operational systems, processes, and policies streamlining the business
• Supervised and coached office managers
• Analyzed business data to determine where to focus resources
• Played a significant role in long-term planning – developed seasonal forecasts
• Tracked customer habits, creating plans to improve business performance based on detailed analysis
• Managed and increased effectiveness and efficiency of services effectively decreasing customer wait times

Resident Assistant

University of Guelph
08.2013 - 12.2013

Supervised 50 first year students; helped with the transition into university
• Responsible for assisting all students and providing any necessary resources
• Took on a leadership role by co-ordinating educational events for 300+ students
• Mediated conflicts in the residence i.e. roommate conflicts, noise problems, intoxicated students
• Emergency First Aid and CPR-C certified

Food and Beverage Attendant

Canada's Wonderland
04.2013 - 08.2013

• Opening; arrive punctually and set up all condiments and appliances needed, take inventory of complete shop
• Cashier; customer service, dealing with issues as they appear, selling products
• Cook; kept track of all food, cleanliness, able to deal with fast paced environment
• Breaker; being flexible and able to assist everyone, taking initiative in keeping work setting stocked and clean, taking on different tasks throughout all areas
• Closer; able to work fast and in a group to effectively close shop





  • Maintained clean and organized restaurant to comply with hygiene and health regulations.
  • Cleared area, cleaned and wiped tables and chairs to remove residue and comply with hygiene standards.
  • Greeted and seated guests to provide friendly and welcoming experience.
  • Maintained clean and organized dining areas for an enjoyable guest experience.

Independent Contractor

Canadian Property Stars - North York
05.2012 - 09.2012

Door – to – door sales; learned to quickly and effectively deliver a sales pitch
• Learnt how to swiftly earn a sufficient amount of trust to make a sale
• Core aeration and driveway sealing; physically taxing outdoor labour
• Long days (8am – 8pm); learnt to pace myself
• Practiced and enhanced communication skills




  • Delivered outstanding service to customers to maintain and extend relationships for future business opportunities.
  • Developed and maintained strong working relationships with clients, leading to repeat business and referrals.
  • Communicated effectively with clients throughout the entire project lifecycle, keeping them informed of progress updates or any potential issues that arose.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by addressing client concerns promptly and offering solutions that met their needs.

Cooperative Education Student

MCI The Doctor's Office - Woodbridge
09.2011 - 01.2012

• Filing new patient folders as required
• Setting up accounts for new patients online
• Sorting all old files from 2008, and readying them to be transferred online
• Shadowing doctors (dermatologist, cardiologist, allergist, general physician) as they allowed
• Learnt the basic duties of a nurse; call patients in, set them up in waiting rooms, initial assessment, taking blood (under supervision)
• Dealt with a variety of patients who were unwell and had to wait long hours before being seen by doctor
• Handled the phones, calling patients in to review their test results, arranging appointments, fielding inquiries

Education

Graduate Certificate - Project Management

Durham College
Ontario, Canada
2017

Associate of Arts - Entrepreneurship & Small Business

Durham College
Ontario, Canada
2016

Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences, General

University of Guelph, Canada
Guelph, Ontario, Canada
2015

Skills

  • Customer Relations
  • Small business operations
  • Relationship Building
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Project Management
  • Client Service
  • Operations Management
  • Business Management
  • Business Planning
  • ndustry Knowledge

  • Sign Fabrication
  • Sign Installation
  • Microsoft Office
  • Interpersonal Skills

  • Teamwork
  • Leadership
  • Public Speaking
  • Customer Service
  • Critical Thinking
  • Time Management
  • Social Media
  • Communication
  • Team Leadership
  • Sales
  • Customer Relations
  • Management
  • Research
  • Team Building
  • Marketing
  • Business Planning
  • Higher Education
  • Social Networking
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Problem Solving
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Adaptive Leadership
  • Teaching
  • Coaching
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Clinical Research
  • Data Analysis
  • Presentations
  • Public Relations
  • Budgets
  • Event Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Project Management
  • Qualitative Research
  • Business Analysis
  • Analytical Skills

Timeline

Owner

Signs of San Antonio
01.2024 - Current

Owner

Stallion Signs
01.2020 - Current

Research Assistant

LIVE OAK ALLERGY & ASTHMA CLINIC; PA
04.2015 - 08.2015

Assistant Operations Manager

Alamo Gymnastics
01.2015 - 08.2015

Resident Assistant

University of Guelph
08.2013 - 12.2013

Food and Beverage Attendant

Canada's Wonderland
04.2013 - 08.2013

Independent Contractor

Canadian Property Stars - North York
05.2012 - 09.2012

Cooperative Education Student

MCI The Doctor's Office - Woodbridge
09.2011 - 01.2012

Graduate Certificate - Project Management

Durham College

Associate of Arts - Entrepreneurship & Small Business

Durham College

Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences, General

University of Guelph, Canada
Nondiah K