My current resume coving my professional career and highlights.

1. Anthony Acker • 760.406.3376 • aacker@wgu.edu • Los Angeles, CA
Professional website: www.anthonyacker.com
BUSINESS MANAGER AND ADMINISTRATOR
15 years as a proven top-performing business manager who has built and improved organizations
while providing fiscal, strategic and operational leadership in uniquely challenging situations.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Business Management Consultant and Student • California 2009 to 2012
Independent consultant and student pursuing my BS and MBA.
• Expanded knowledge with simulations, case studies and mentor feedback.
• Strengthened technical communication and skills with disciplined focus.
• Chaired challenging team meetings to find compromise and strategy.
• Managed projects to overcome time sensitivity and work flow issues.
Three Lions Bakery • Portland, OR 2003 to 2009
Consultant, partner and CEO of a wholesale food and retail operation.
• Executed growth from 3 to 9 stores, 1 to 5 million and 40 to 150 employees.
• Solved complex problems performing a complete top down restructuring.
• Displayed decisive leadership and flexibility in a 365 day, 24 hour business.
• Evaluated operational details using system thinking to improve collaboration.
Piazza Fine Coffees • Portland, OR 1998 to 2004
Founder and CEO of a wholesale coffee roasting and retail operation.
• Shaped a concept into 6 stores, 1+ million in sales and 80 employees.
• Enhanced skills to communicate effectively, generate and retain sales.
• Improved natural creativity to problem-solve with an original perspective.
• Performed logic reasoning while displaying a service oriented personality.
Espresso Plus • Portland, OR 1994 to 1999
Founder and owner of a sales and service coffee equipment business.
• Analyzed, designed and implemented programs in the US, Japan and Russia.
• Attained a positive attitude and tireless energy in stressful environments.
• Created national sales and business models with drive and credibility.
• Synthesized information quickly to create and present solutions.
EDUCATION AND TECHNICAL SKILLS
Western Governors University, Salt Lake, UT 2009 - 2012
Bachelor of Science in Business Management and Master of Business Administration.
Technical Skills
• MS Office Suite 97 - 2013 • Windows XP - 8, OS X.+ & iOS • Adobe Design Suite
• HootSuite and social media tools • Google Business and Android • GoToMeeting & Join.me