career profile

ambitious management professional with a 15+ year proven track record of success and warehouse and distribution experience including, assessment of financial resources, deductive reasoning, conflict resolution, negotiation, problem sensitivity, client evaluation, and sound decision making. possess exceptional organizational and interpersonal attributes and a fiery determination to succeed. exhibit dynamic follow-through, astute professionalism, and a stellar work ethic. strong passion for providing infectious enthusiasm, provoking others to reach for the next level of success. consistently create lasting relationships with people from diverse cultures and professional backgrounds. interact with a network of cross-functional professionals to achieve maximum motivation, collaboration, and efficacy.

career history

 

mt enterprises, chicago, illinois            1998 to 2008

general manager

         spearheaded plans for facility modification or expansion, such as equipment purchase or changes in space allocation or structural design.

         evaluated freight and the inventory costs associated with storage to ensure costs are appropriate.

         assessed locations for new warehouses and determined their potential usefulness.

         interviewed, selected, and trained warehouse and supervisory personnel.

         planned, developed, and implemented warehouse safety and security programs and activities.

         responded to clients questions and complaints regarding storage and distribution services.

         reviewed invoices, work orders, consumption reports, and demand forecasts to estimate peak delivery periods and to issue work assignments.

         directed the success of workers tasked with receiving, storing, and shipping products or materials.

significant accomplishments

-         significantly reduced error rates by 18%, boosted line fill by 30%.

-         modified warehouse layout allowing for 25% more product within original footprint.

-         entrusted to complete 2 facility conversions for manufacturing and office personnel.

-         instituted a successful cycle count program yielding 98% accuracy in annual physical inventory.

-         salvaged $20,000 in annual costs through effective and persuasive carrier negotiations.

-         cut expenditures by 15% through solid purchasing/bidding protocol combined with mandatory quarterly vendor reviews.

-         converted processing and filling of orders from 2 weeks to 48 hours.

-         consistently maintained a 90% retention rate while enhancing the professional potential of staff through training.

 

global equipment company, naperville, illinois  1994 to 1998

distribution/warehouse manager

         issued distribution instructions; provided routing information to ensure that delivery times and locations are coordinated.

         negotiated with carriers, warehouse operators, and vendors for services and preferential rates.

         planned, developed, and implemented warehouse safety and security programs and activities.

         tracked and traced goods while they are en route to their destinations, expediting orders when necessary.

significant accomplishments

-         directed the successful operation of a 200,000 sq. ft. warehouse with 60+ employees, 4 supervisors and building maintenance staff spanning 2 shifts. 

-         collaborated and interacted frequently with the new york-based branch manager to promptly address any performance deficiencies identified.

-         manipulated and modified order processing procedures and in 90 days yielded a reduction from 2 weeks to same day processing.

-         implemented wms system resulting in a

-         minimized labor costs by 30% and enhanced productivity by 48% with the implementation of wms system.

-         assisted and supported branch manager in the relocation from addison, illinois to current facility.

 

***additional experience as director of shipping/receiving/safety for juno lighting***

 

education

 

college of advance traffic, chicago, illinois      

associate of arts in traffic and transportation

 

harper college, palatine, illinois

business management

24 credits completed

 

additional training

-         jit/spc classroom training

-         certified fork lift training instructor

-         first aid/cpr certification, american red cross