My Resume

Joe Speakes

Education

Masters of Business Administration
Maryville University

Bachelors of Business
Central Methodist University

Relevant Professional Experience

Business Manager – EVOLVE

May 2018 – Present
  • Oversee all aspects of accounting including Accounts Receivable (AR), Accounts Payable (AP), budgeting, Profit & Loss (P&L) statements, and financial forecasting.
  • Manage inventory effectively, reducing waste and ensuring availability of products.
  • Designed and developed three business-related websites using WordPress, HTML, and CSS to enhance the company’s online presence.
  • Integrated Square scheduling app and eCommerce platform into the business website, improving customer accessibility.

Sales Manager – Integrated Access Corporation

Mar 2015 – Mar 2018
  • Managed and provided leadership to 31 remote sales representatives selling on behalf of major foodservice manufacturers into healthcare, universities, and other non-commercial clients.
  • Exceeded sales performance targets on a regular basis.
  • Worked with distribution partners to ensure proper stocking of new products.
  • Created dashboards to communicate KPIs, sales results and forecasts with staff and ownership.

Training and Development Specialist – Keefe Commissary Network

Mar 2013 – Mar 2015
  • Generated documentation for installation, user manuals, and support for proprietary company hardware and software.
  • Led training sessions instructing helpdesk staff on the proper use of software and best practices.
  • Collaborated closely with business analysts and developers to develop and deliver comprehensive documentation for project enhancements and upgrades.

Full work history available upon request

Technical Skills

  • Excel (Advanced)
  • Salesforce (Intermediate)
  • HTML, CSS (Intermediate)
  • WordPress (Intermediate)
  • SQL (Novice)
  • PHP (Novice)

Skills

  • Ability to engage effectively with diverse teams, fostering a cooperative and productive work environment.
  • Demonstrated excellent communication skills, proficient in articulating complex ideas clearly and persuasively, fostering mutual understanding and productive dialogues.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Experienced in driving accountability by focusing on key metrics, enabling clear tracking of progress and objective assessment of performance.
  • Track record of quickly learning business subject matter, new software platforms and technical skills to adapt to changing environments.
  • Ability to excel in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, efficiently handling multiple tasks concurrently.