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Rowlett, Tx, Us

Garland, Texas, United States

Recruited to lead new, turn-key startup venture into DFW market. Tasked with determining the branch location, as well as the development, set-up and implementation of all operational functions within the distribution center. These include a B2B customer service call center, local delivery fleet, receiving, pull/pack kitting processes along with the warehousing of all products available within the DFW market. By early 2007, all aspects of the distribution center were running at full capacity. Rapid sales growth led to being awarded the 2007 Special Recognition Performance Award for being the fastest growing new branch in company history with sales in excess of $3 million.In 2009, regional growth allowed for progression into the Oklahoma City market. Dallas operations provided all aspects of customer service, pull/pack and line-haul delivery in support of OKC sales staff. In 2016, a fully operational branch was opened in Oklahoma City. Member of Epicor, Profit 21 integration team for branch wide implementation. Continued market success led to the 2017 acquisition of local competitor Nationwide MRO resulting in the Dallas branch becoming the largest in the company. Sales approaching $20 Million.Member of 2020 acquisition team transitioning MORSCO MRO supply North Carolina.Continued success has led to the daily support of sales and operations in the Oklahoma City, Austin, and San Antonio markets.

Farmers Branch, Texas, United States

Operations Manager of full service distribution center servicing North Texas and Central United States. Wholesale distribution of maintenance, repair and operations supplies to the multi-family housing industry. Excelled in the leadership of multi-state call center, DFW same day delivery fleet, as well as all aspects of distribution center located in Farmers Branch, Texas. Facilitated ownership change to Hughes Supply in January 2004 and again to HD Supply in 2006. Met all requirements of Sarbanes-Oxley Act audit. Presidents Award recipient 2005.

Dallas, Texas, United States

Facilities Manager operating multiple self-park operations in AA office buildings as well as open surface lots in downtown Houston, Texas. Promoted to Operations Manager directing all parking for American General campus July, 1994 reporting directly to Senior Property Manager. Supervised on-site Assistant Manager, Auditor and multiple garage staff running daily operations for 4 self-park garages. Promoted and transferred to Dallas, Texas in April, 1995 to manage newly acquired parking portfolio. Direct liaison to multiple property managers with Bank of America as main building tenant. Managed all aspects of parking facilities in addition to Bank of America company fleet cars.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Entry level facility manager position in downtown Dallas, Texas d.b.a. Diversified Parking. Managed all operations for multiple self park locations. Promoted to NE Regional Manager and transferred to Washington D.C. February 1992. Responsibilities included daily supervision of staff collecting cash and monthly revenues of self-park and valet operations. Maintained parking equipment, garage maintenance and customer service in class AA office buildings. Daily interaction with building management, engineering, security and tenants. Directly responsible for budget development and implementation as well as variance reporting. Regional coordinator of transition to new ownership, Turner Parking.

Bachelor'S Degree, Strategic Management

Business Administration And Management, General