Sebastian Paynebaker
Farmington
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience as a Shift Manager at Ace Hardware, excelling in operations management and customer relations. Proven track record in optimizing inventory and enhancing team performance. Skilled in strategic planning and financial management, driving business growth while ensuring high-quality service delivery. Committed to fostering strong client relationships.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shift Manager
Ace Hardware
08.2016 - 05.2019
- Supervised daily operations ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Trained and mentored team members to enhance performance and service quality.
- Managed inventory levels, optimizing stock availability and reducing shrinkage.
- Implemented process improvements that increased efficiency in store operations.
Owner/CEO/Operator
Prairie Lake Lawn Care LLC
05.2011 - Current
- Managed daily operations of lawn care services, ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Developed and implemented effective marketing strategies to attract new clients.
- Oversaw budgeting and financial management, optimizing cash flow for business sustainability.
- Trained and mentored staff on best practices in lawn maintenance and customer service.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lakeville South High School
Lakeville, MNBBA - Business Administration
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN05-2024
Skills
- Customer relations
- Small business operations
- Relationship building
- Verbal and written communication
- Client service
- Project management
- Operations management
- Business management
- Business planning
- Strategic planning
- Project estimating
- Staff management
- Marketing
- Team oversight
- Financial management
- Staff hiring
- Business development
Certification
Pesticide Applicators License
CDL A Drivers License
Timeline
Shift Manager
Ace Hardware
08.2016 - 05.2019
Owner/CEO/Operator
Prairie Lake Lawn Care LLC
05.2011 - Current
High School Diploma -
Lakeville South High School
BBA - Business Administration
Minnesota State University, Mankato