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objective

mid-level manager with expertise in retail unit management eager to contribute to the success of a dynamic company.

 

 

career profile

ø  m.s., business management.

ø  b.a. and a.s. degrees.

ø  over 11 years of business experience with extensive retail management background.

ø  record of promotion to team leadership positions of wide-ranging responsibility and authority.

ø  career built in retail, distribution and manufacturing sectors.

ø  demonstrated training abilities in directing critical operations in a challenging environment.

ø  well-qualified to perform in retail, distribution, logistics and supplier sourcing activities.

ø  background in forecasting, budgeting and master planning.

ø  proven supervisor of retail personnel.

ø  expertise in all facets of effective materials operations.

ø  skilled in advanced it software applications including ms office suite and as400.

ø  adept in program development, management and oversight.

ø  deliver measurable contributions to increased productivity and profitability.

ø  strong organizational, management and analysis skill sets.

ø  solid understanding of cost control, jit and positive customer relations.

ø  knowledgeable in meeting stringent organizational goals.

 

professional experience

walgreens distribution center, anderson, sc                                                                              2007 c present

rx department manager

       recruited to oversee split-case picking departmental operations.

       manage staff of up to 20 employees.

       coordinate inventory control, store order picking and employee training.

       originate critical reports to senior management.

       lowered damaged product 75%.

       introduced new picking process that increased rates from 400 lines to 600 lines hourly.

       slashed inventory loss 25%.

       upgraded order accuracy from 98.6% to 99.85.

 

 

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tnt logistics/bmw spartanburg, greer, sc                                                                                  2006 c 2007

shipping/receiving manager

       demonstrated sharp leadership skills in effectively training, coordinating and managing a dynamic 30-member team in facilitating logistics warehouse operations

       coordinated with bmw management on operations and issue resolution.

       directed product receiving, storage and shipping.

       ensured effective order picking with jit and lean manufacturing methodologies.

       utilized sap to improve distribution efficiency.

       diminished mainline downtime from ten to two hours weekly.

       expanded part-sequencing accuracy from 85% to 97%.

       lowered trailer turn-around time from 72 hours to 24 hours.

 

 

 

earlier background

prior to 2006, served as inventory control specialist, yoder brothers inc., pendleton, sc; production team member, electrolux inc., anderson, sc; and assistant coordinator-upward bound program, tri-county technical college, pendleton, sc.  in these assignments built outstanding inventory control, database usage, inventory tracking, organizational and documentation skill sets.

 

 

 

education

florida institute of technology, melbourne, fl

master of science, logistics management, 2008

3.3 gpa

 

clemson university, clemson, sc

bachelor of arts, spanish, technical writing and editing minor, 2006

3.5 gpa

 

tri-county technical college, pendleton, sc

associate of science, business, 2001

4.0 gpa

dean s list student

first place winner speech competition

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cover letter text

 

date

 

 

 

hiring agent name

title

company name

address

city, state   zip code

 

dear                   :

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a mid-level management assignment and am submitting my resume for your review.  in advance, i thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include a m.s., business management, and over 11 years of experience, with the most recent four years featuring direct involvement in retail management.  to complement this background, i possess demonstrated expertise in staff supervision, inventory control and management of daily operations, as well as strong analytical, problem-solving and managerial capabilities.  as an employee, you will find me to be an enthusiastic and disciplined team player, committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance. 

 

i am confident that i could be a valuable asset, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future to further discuss my areas of experience and expertise that would be a contribution to your organization.

 

 

 

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

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