INNOVATIVE STRATEGIC PLANNING, LEADERSHIP RECRUITMENT, STAFF DEVELOPMENT
Johnny Furlong brings 21 years’ of knowledge, experience, connection to people, culture, and love for Alaska, in the following disciplines.
• Operations Management
• Business Creation/Repair/Development
• People Management
• Executive Account Management
• Strategic Planning and execution
• Sales and Marketing
• Distribution
Johnny’s leadership for improving operational management systems, developing new programs, and best practices have reduced workplace injuries and turnover <%75, reduced damage claims by %95, and reduced fuel costs in rural Alaska by %50. His teams have exceeded quarterly sales goals up to %72 and annual sales goals %1 to%12.
Johnny was a Major Account Manager for rural Alaska comprising of 235 accounts making up <20% of Alaska’s sales. Johnny became a trusted advisor to Owners, Executives, and Managers. With extensive traveling throughout Alaska and Seattle conducting customer site visits and executing strategic plans, Johnny loves connecting with people and seeing them succeed.
As a Personnel Consultant in the Oil & Gas industry, Johnny sourced high talent and added value through understanding what his clients needed both in skill and best fit for the company culture.
As Station Manager, Johnny was privileged to manage all station operations for a 20-30M aviation freight carrier in rural Alaska. Covering 23 Alaskan communities and working with 4 hub stations, Johnny established a functional team of 25 staff, streamlined processes, increased employee strength, customer satisfaction, and grew market shares.
Johnny has managed daily inventories of up to $55M+ and up to 250 staff in the capacity of Operations Manager. Johnny brings a people first style which has proven to increase safety, productivity, morale, tenure, and customer service while reducing costs and inefficiencies.
Johnny’s love for business and people led him to develop a national brand and message for a new multi-unit retail business model Cheeky Monkey Inc. Recruiting a high performing and expert executive team, Johnny worked collaboratively to develop a full business model and operations while being active with marketing, advocacy, and business tradeshows/expos.
Contact us today and speak with Johnny to discover how J and L Consulting Group can partner with you to strategically plan and set your business apart from the tough business markets we are facing today.