A. Jay Frey, Jr.

809 Carondelet Street

Mandeville, Louisiana 70448
Phone (504) 578-8944

OBJECTIVE: A management position in which proven people skills can be utilized a

nd the ability to communicate on any and all levels will enhance employer's imag
e, while at the same time allowing personal and institutional goals to be accomp
lished.
EDUCATION: B.B.A. Marketing/Accounting University of Notre Dame
Proficiency demonstrated in the following areas:
Administrative Management Purchasing
Marketing Management Public Relations
Business Management Plant Management
Public Speaking Sales Management
Human Resource Management Cost Analysis
Fund Raising Inventory Control
Financial Management Regulatory Affairs
SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Managed all aspects of camp to include recruiting and hiring staff, budgeting ex
penditures and recruiting campers. Performed routine maintenance at camp. Duri
ng the first year of my employment the camp was more profitable than it had been
since it was established in 1960.
Represented and spoke for the Commissioner at public hearings, political forums,
civic organization and homeowner association meetings. These appearances gave
our commission office an unprecedented reputation for service and understanding
of complex utility matters.
Traveled to Florida and worked for four months preparing corporation for move of
headquarters from Ft. Lauderdale, Fl. to Covington, La. This included all inve
ntories of spare parts as well as all administrative functions.
Acted as liaison between design engineers and corporate management on a major pl
ant expansion, supplying information regarding performance levels for equipment
and product flow for plant layout. This $ 5,000,000 project reduced manpower re
quirements and increased capacity by 40%.
Planned and directed conversion in production process and procedure which genera
ted savings of 20% in labor and 25% in production time.
EXPERIENCE:
2009-2010 Holy Ghost Catholic Church
First ever parish administrator with very broad responsibilities in overall mana
gement of the parish business in partnership with the pastor. Coordinated activ
ities with all of the volunteer parishioner organizations.
2007-2009 New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity
Camp Hope Director responsible for operation of the largest volunteer residentia
l facility in the Gulf Region. With a largely volunteer and rotating staff reno
vated and moved to a larger facility where an average of over 500 volunteers are
housed and fed each week.
2006-07 Pontchartrain Foods, Inc.
General Manager of Popeye's Fried Chicken Mandeville, La. Location. Responsible
for all hiring, training, ordering and freshness of product as well as cash acc
ountability and profit margins.
2000-06 Abbey Youth Camp, Inc.
Camp Manager responsible for summer camp program as well as renti
ng camp during off-season for retreats, picnics, etc. Scheduling, booking group
s, maintenance, setting prices for facilities, purchasing and overall management
and profitability have all been my responsibility.
1997-99 Kamewa America, Inc.
Replacement Parts Manager responsible for purchase, sale, invoicing and collecti
on for all spares in marine propulsion industry leader's North and South America
n operations.
1995-97 Roy Walters' Provisions
Responsible for shipping and receiving of and invoicing for perishable products
to retail accounts. Also responsible for inventory maintenance, security and pu
rchasing.
1992-95 Self Employed Consultant
Work performed in Business Management, Regulatory, Legislative, and other Govern
mental affairs, Energy Management, Utility Acquisitions, non-profit association
management.
1983-91 Owned and operated a food brokerage and merchandising company servicing
large grocery stores in the New Orleans area. Represented top quality deli and
grocery items.

1982-92 Louisiana Public Service Commission

Executive Assistant to Commissioner - Responsible for management of District One
office. Represented, briefed and advised Commissioner in all utility matters.
Acted as liaison for Commissioner with civic groups, homeowner associations, po
litical organizations, and other governmental bodies. Managed political campaig
ns including all accounting functions.

1970-82 L. A. Frey & Sons, Inc.

Corporate Sales Manager - 1 Year
Responsible for advertising, marketing and sales compensation packages. Managed
sales force of 3 sales managers and 25 salespersons.
Sales Manager - 2 years
Developed Texas Market for company's meat products. Recruited, trained and deve
loped sales staff and advertising, merchandising and promotional plans.
Plant Superintendent - 9 years
Recruited personnel. Coordinated efforts of and responsible for production, pla
nning, operations, maintenance, scheduling, purchasing, quality control, shippin
g and receiving.

I also served in the United States Army from for 3 years. I attended Officer Ca
ndidate School and was commissioned in the Medical Service Corps. I served most
of my tour of duty as the Acting Chief of the Training Division at the Medical
Training Center at Ft. Sam Houston, a position normally requiring the rank of Lt
. Colonel. While in this position I was promoted to 1st Lt. and was offered pro
motion to Captain prior to my required service time ending.