John Ferrell

About John Ferrell

John is an accomplished Business Management Expert bringing to the table an expansive career span of ten plus years of experience with an outstanding track record of leading and managing all operational and marketing activities; formulating and delivering plans, targets and budgets while ensuring their implementation throughout the company. A proven champion in developing, overseeing and monitoring a cost effective program of income generation and fundraising as well as ensuring financial planning, reporting, management and controls. John excels at establishing and delivering a differentiated customer experience across the enterprise that drives value for partners and increases end customer satisfaction and loyalty.With skills in serving as Business Manager, John showcased excellence in improving quality in terms of service delivery and member experience; focused on delivering results in a manufacturing environment with a well-balanced combination of abilities in strategic planning, international business, contract negotiations, budget administration, and professional staff development. He established and maintained partnerships across a range of sectors and industries; reviewed and developed company’s strategy & delivered change.Areas of Expertise-Strategic Business Planning-P&L Accountability-Operational Streamlining-Joint Venture Negotiations-Start-up Operations-Risk Management-Administrative Management-Research, Development & Innovation-Forecasting-Budgeting Process Reengineering-Sales & Marketing-Account Management & Expansion-Product Marketing-Quality Assurance-Merchandising-Logistics Management-Financial Management-Outsourcing-PurchasingTo know more about him, or how he can help you or your business, contact John at: j•••••••@bellsouth.net

Experience

1. Merchandiser

   Canteen North America

   Mar 2025 — Present

   Product merchansiser

Education

• University of Kentucky

  Marketing

  1983 — 1986

• Morehead State University

  Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Marketing

  1987 — 1988

Skills

• Account Management
• Shipping
• Pricing
• Customer Loyalty
• Mtp
• Brand Development
• Channel Management
• Tqm
• Contract Manufacturing
• Income Statement
• Inventory Management
• Import/Export
• Production Management
• Sales
• Supply Chain Management
• Jit
• Automotive
• Product Development
• Channel Partners
• Lean Manufacturing
• Business Development
• Purchasing
• Process Improvement
• P&L
• Management
• Optics
• Fiber Optics
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Packaging
• Vendor Management
• Material Selection
• Cables
• Product Management
• Component Selection
• Sales Management
• Key Account Management
• Web Design
• Problem Solving
• B2b
• Customer Relations