Purchasing ~ Vendor Relations ~ Inventory Control ~ Supply Chain Management

 

 

Ø  Offering approximately 6 years of comprehensive management experience in construction materials, supplies, tools/equipment, and systems retail sales and services

Ø  Managerial background spans inventory control, buying, vendor sourcing, and supplier relations as well as business development, customer service, human resources, administrative, budgeting, and general operations

Ø  Bachelor Degree in Business Management as well as broad-scope experience in driving and supporting diverse areas of operations across multiple industries

Ø  Dynamic communication, negotiation and relationship building skills; qualified to negotiate and secure optimal pricing, terms and conditions

Ø  Exceptional research, analysis and problemsolving abilities; innovative and solutions-focused

Ø  Excel in defining, developing and executing strategies to maximize productivity, efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and bottom-line profitability

Ø  Motivating leader experienced in hiring, training and directing team members

Ø  Track record of success in sales and customer service; consistently committed to maximizing client satisfaction and revenue growth

Ø  Computer literate; skilled in MS Office and SAP applications

 

Career Highlights

 

Ö         Have successfully managed $10M+ inventories as Hilti Center Retail Stores Manager

Ö         Led West Haven, CT Hilti store to earn 4 Store of the Month Awards; 2008

Ö         Earned Hilti Masters Club Award in recognition of Outstanding Sales Achievements; 2006

Ö         Successfully negotiated and financed deals of up to $.25M; routinely generated and managed approximately $3M in new monthly business for Citicapital

Ö         Launched concurrent career in real estate sales and ranked 2^nd in office production within first year of joining Century 21; Top Listing Agent, 1999-2000 and awarded Century 21 Bronze Award, 1999

Ö         Promoted with Ulster Publishing to target, capture and develop untapped markets

 

 

Manager, Hilti Center Retail Stores-multiple locations                                                   2003-Present

Successfully manage full-scope operations of commercial construction material, concrete fastening and specialty tool stores across NY, NJ, PA, CT, and MA, with accountability for a $10M+ inventory

Actively collaborate with senior/corporate management in defining optimal inventory strategies, planning and coordinating procurement and distribution of supplies, materials and equipment to meet individual store requirements, forecasting and analyzing inventory requirements, and addressing/ resolving related issues

Effectively recruit, hire, train, develop, and direct management and associate staff supporting all areas of business operations, with a strong focus on ensuring delivery of superior customer service as well as optimizing operational efficiency and profitability

Implement targeted sales and marketing initiatives to maximize revenue performance; research and maintain current knowledge of industry, consumer and competitor trends

 

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Account Representative, Citicapital-Mahw h, NJ                                                     2001-2003

Managed key multi-million dollar Minolta accounts, serving branches throughout the western United States in processing finance applications, coordinating machine/equipment shipping and funding and booking/financing major deals; required extensive knowledge of lease laws

Excelled by focusing on cultivating and promoting positive business relationships with vendors; actively responded to all lease inquiries and promptly troubleshot and resolved problems

Applied sharp research and analysis skills toward gathering and evaluating complex data using broad resources, from Dun & Bradstreet and TRW to all Secretary of State websites

 

Advertising Sales Representative, Ulster Publishing-Kingston, NY                        2000-2001

Successfully drove outside display advertising sales for classified division covering 6 county newspapers; in recognition of dynamic performance, routinely hand-selected over senior staff to collaborate in special projects including major promotional events

 

Manager/Bartender, P&G s Restaurant and Bar, New Paltz, NY                                1997-2001

Demonstrated strong communication and leadership skills in effectively training, developing and directing an efficient, customer-focused team

Applied solutions-focused approach toward addressing and resolving escalated customer, staff and operational issues

 

 

Real Estate Agent, Century 21 Venables Realty-New Paltz, NY; 1998-2004

Licensed New York State Real Estate Representative; New York State R-1 Residential Appraisal Certified

 

 

Bachelors Degree in Business Management, The University of Phoenix; 2009

Associate of Applied Science in Liberal Arts, Ulster County Community College-NY; 1996