Bobby O'Barr
D'Iberville
Summary
Resourceful Manager offering history of success coordinating and monitoring operations across various departments. Effective leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Highly committed with hardworking mentality to maintain quality of services and products.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
HVAC Manager
Southern Pipe & Supply Co
Gulfport, MS
09.2011 - 10.2025
- Directed daily operations to optimize efficiency and uphold compliance with company standards.
- Directed cross-functional teams to optimize workflow processes and drive productivity enhancements.
- Designed and implemented training programs to enhance staff skills and foster professional development.
- Established inventory management systems to enhance stock control and minimize waste.
Service Manager
Firestone
Biloxi, MS
01.2008 - 09.2011
- Trained and mentored team members in service protocols and product knowledge.
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Analyzed customer feedback to identify areas for service improvement and drive strategic initiatives.
- Resolved customer complaints in professional and timely manner.
- Managed a team of technicians, ensuring timely completion of projects and high-quality workmanship.
General Manager
Advanced Auto Parts
South Eastern, MS
12.1990 - 01.2008
- Managed budget forecasting and financial analysis to ensure sustainable growth and resource allocation.
- Established strong vendor relationships, negotiating favorable terms to enhance service delivery and quality standards.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
- Led team to exceed sales targets, implementing motivational incentives and comprehensive training programs.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Management
Jefferson Davis Junior College
Gulfport, MS1989
High School Diploma - General Studies
Biloxi High
Biloxi, MS1986
Skills
- Customer service
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Decision-making
- Verbal and written communication
- Staff training and development
- Staff management
- Task delegation
- Documentation and reporting
- Relationship building
- Customer relationship management (CRM)
- Performance management
- Staff development
- Shift scheduling
- Sales techniques
- Policy implementation
- Conflict resolution
- Schedule preparation
- Sales management
- Workforce management
- Performance evaluations
- Product management
- Budget control
- Safety procedures
Timeline
HVAC Manager
Southern Pipe & Supply Co
09.2011 - 10.2025
Service Manager
Firestone
01.2008 - 09.2011
General Manager
Advanced Auto Parts
12.1990 - 01.2008
Associate of Arts - Business Management
Jefferson Davis Junior College
High School Diploma - General Studies
Biloxi High