Robert Hays

Experience

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  US Navy

  Jun 1985 - Apr 1994

  Naval Aviator / Instructor Pilot

  Military officer and Naval Aviator, flying the P3C Orion with deployments to Rota Spain, Lajes Azores, Keflavik Iceland, Thule AB/Greenland and Roosevelt Roads Naval Station. Later stationed as an Instructor Pilot flying the T34C Mentor in NAS Corpus Christi, Texas.

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  Suburban Propane

  Sept 2005 - Apr 2016

  Market Manager

  Manager for a leading propane provider’s central Ohio market, responsible for marketing and promotions, sales management, customer service, logistics, scheduling, distribution, employee hiring and training, and financial management. Managed P&L to exceed budgetary goals, assuring that all objectives were met with respect to maintaining margins, selling prices, and expense control. Drove market growth by implementing new market segmentation strategies and facilitating effective sales strategies to impact bottom-line. Developed new residential and commercial sales opportunities and managed inside/outside sales force to attain sales goals. Show less

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  Schooley Mitchell

  Jun 2016 - Dec 2022

  Strategic - Partner

  Businesses are bombarded with offers on the latest technology, service or application every day. That is why I help my clients make sense of their business services, including Telecom, Merchant Services/credit card processing, Small Package Shipping/Courier, Waste and Utilities services. They receive independent, objective advice that makes sure they don’t pay more than they should for these services, and reduces their expenses by an average nearly 30%.My clients include business of all sizes from all industries. With a background in sales and marketing management across several industries, I know how hard it can be for a professional to keep tabs on all areas of their business. I become their outsourced telecommunications and merchant services expert, continually monitoring their services to ensure they are receiving the best possible services at the best possible price. My services are completely risk-free – if I am unable to find you savings, there is no cost to you. My only fees are a shared portion of the savings generated. Any business that uses telephones/cellular/internet, processes credit cards, or ships packages and uses courier services can benefit from my expertise.Schooley Mitchell is a large network of independent and objective consultants with specialized expertise you can trust. We have represented more than 18,000 business clients to optimize their Telecom, Merchant Services and Small Package Shipping costs. Show less

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  Nonprofit Support Network

  Jun 2019 - now

  Member

  Providing Nonprofit organizations with resources and assistance to achieve their mission goals.You have a passion for your mission. That matters to us. Each NSN member is passionate about nonprofit organizations and helping them achieve their mission.Our members are professionals in highly specialized fields who bring value through their service to the nonprofit community.

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  ExpenseReductionConsultants

  Dec 2022 - now

  Expense Reduction Consultant
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  The Franchise Consulting Company

  Mar 2024 - now

  Franchise Consultant

  As a Franchise Consultant, I help people investigate franchise ownership and assist them in finding the best franchise model that meets their personal goals and income requirements.• Directly provide leading franchise consulting services to new and existing franchise businesses.• Conduct in-depth client analysis to determine the personal and financial viability of business ownership.• Assess business skills and financial / income needs, research opportunities and match clients with franchise options that meet their specific criteria, setting clients on a path to successful business ownership.• Advise aspiring entrepreneurs by evaluating their business skills, financial capabilities and goals in order to assess whether launching or buying a franchise business would be a sound business venture.Schedule some time to speak with me and take that next exciting step in your career!Our Mission: “Helping People Achieve Their Goals Through Business Ownership" Show less