Jake Breslau
Farmington
Summary
Experienced Permitting Specialist that is adept in successfully executing diverse project goals to meet project and client deadlines. Highly skilled at communicating with colleagues, monitoring project statuses and achieving key milestones. Enthusiastic problem solver who is always looking to streamline their work with superior planning and decision-making skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Permitting Specialist
Benchmark Group
06.2023 - Current
- Improved permit application review times by streamlining processes and implementing efficient procedures.
- Helped train new Permitting Specialists on company processes, ensuring consistent performance across the team.
- Collaborated with project managers to develop accurate timeline projections based on client needs.
- Coordinated with multiple city/county/state departments to ensure timely completion of reviews, resulting in smoother project execution.
- Developed and maintained a comprehensive database of several projects, facilitating easy access to information for the team.
- Conducted thorough due diligence beforehand, identifying potential roadblocks and addressing them proactively.
Marketing Manager/Assistant Store Manager
A To Z Pawn, Inc
04.2021 - 06.2023
- Planned marketing initiatives and leveraged referral networks to promote business development.
- Capitalized on industry and marketplace trends to strategize marketing solutions and enhance business operations.
- Boosted brand awareness and generated leads while managing internal and external marketing campaigns and programs.
- Coordinated innovative strategies to accomplish marketing objectives and boost long-term profitability.
Assistant Store Manager
A To Z Pawn, Inc
10.2015 - 04.2021
- Adeptly responded to customer concerns, working with management to significantly raise customer satisfaction ratings.
- Trained staff associates and equipped them to comply with company policies and procedures.
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
- Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
- Supervised and evaluated staff, enabling them to improve skills, achieve daily objectives and attain advancement.
Sales Clerk
A To Z Pawn, Inc
05.2011 - 10.2015
- Assisted customers by finding items quickly to boost store satisfaction rates.
- Processed payments and returns with accuracy and efficiency.
- Helped customers complete purchases by moving heavy items, collecting payments and bagging purchases.
- Forged and nurtured impactful relationships with customers to cultivate loyalty.
- Used consultative sales approach to understand customer needs and recommend relevant offerings.
- Opened and closed store five times weekly by balancing cash registers, receipts, and delivery orders.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Fayetteville, AR05.2017
High School Diploma -
Shiloh Christian School
Springdale, AR05.2011
Skills
- Project Management
- Client Relations
- Permitting Strategy Development
- Construction Coordination
- Computer Proficiency
- Zoning regulations
- Analytical Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Adaptive and Flexible
- Regulatory Compliance
- Microsoft Office Proficiency
- Research abilities
Timeline
Permitting Specialist
Benchmark Group
06.2023 - Current
Marketing Manager/Assistant Store Manager
A To Z Pawn, Inc
04.2021 - 06.2023
Assistant Store Manager
A To Z Pawn, Inc
10.2015 - 04.2021
Sales Clerk
A To Z Pawn, Inc
05.2011 - 10.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
High School Diploma -
Shiloh Christian School
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