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Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Greater Atlanta Area

● Own service and inventory performance for assigned areas of responsibility● Manage the daily replenishment process from order generation through receiving● Identify problems within the supply chain, perform root cause analysis and drive cross-functional collaboration to identify and implement solutions● Act as primary conduit between supply chain and vendors● Manage vendor performance reviews and facilitate regular touch-points● Complete additional projects/ad hoc requests as assigned

Greater Atlanta Area

● Supported the development of supply chain paths through data analysis and demand review processes.● Led team activities and discussions with replenishment and modeling analysts for multiple divisions.● Collaborated with district and division management to plan strategies to improve metrics including: increasing sales and gross profit, and reducing excess inventory.● Monitored the development and evaluation of demand plan performance by measuring actual vs goals.● Highlighted areas of opportunity while resolving demand and supply imbalances throughout local and company owned jobbers.● Assisted senior leadership in developing, executing and tracking company goals.

Greater Atlanta Area

● Implemented APG inventory objectives and inventory models for company-owned stores through quarterly reviews of a store’s settings, market changes, and customer demand.● Coordinated with the supply chain replenishment team to identify shortages, ensure appropriate levels of forecasted demand and maintained minimal interruption regarding short supply and function.● Balanced store specific conditions and needs with company direction to provide an optimal stocking strategy for each individual store.● Communicated existing and future forecast scheduling requirements and changes to necessary departments.

Alpharetta, Ga

Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Xpanxion is a leading provider of custom software development and quality assurance services. Our unique cross sourcing solution combines the advantages of rural shore and offshore development and support, enabling our clients to operate more efficiently, bring new products to market more quickly, and ultimately achieve their business objectives more effectively. Xpanxion provides the flexibility and resources to help you deliver your products and applications on-time and on-budget.My responsibilities include:- Writing and presenting business proposals to new and existing clients- Maintaining high levels of communication with key stakeholders- Contract Negotiating- Partnering closely with delivery team to ensure service levels are met and exceeded - Managing multiple accounts including initiation, analysis, monitoring and evaluating new opportunities for each account - Creating and presenting quarterly executive steering committee meetings - Leveraging communication skills to forge C-level relationships, understand customer needs, and match products/services with customized enterprise solutions.

Greater Atlanta Area

- Promoted to newly formed Outbound Team as a result of outstanding performance on Inbound- Primary focus on prospecting Federal/State/Local Government and Large Systems Integrators through strategic alignment with Federal Account Director - Scheduled appointments and lead detailed discovery calls for Enterprise Sales team- Responsible for lead generation in focus accounts and target vertical markets- Cold called companies in all market segments- Completed Vorsight prospecting training

Greater Atlanta Area

- Cold called inbound prospect inquiries and qualified leads for Corporate Sales team- Proficient in SalesForce.com to manage and track all activities through sales cycle- Moderated weekly live product demonstrations - Completed Certified Scrum Master and Customer Centric Selling training

- Promoted to senior management due to outstanding performance and leadership abilities).; Applied leadership skills to oversee all phases of business management and profitability, with emphasis on operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.- Successful in achieving $1.9 million in annual sales performance while providing superior customer service.- Accomplished 8-10% annual increase in sales year over year.- Supervised, trained and motivated a staff of 15 employees to achieve optimum performance.- Maintained accountability for cost controls, visual merchandising, management reports and loss prevention.- Assessed and resolved business issues in a timely manner.

- Contributed to all phases of business management and profitability while providing superior customer service.- Served as #1 person in charge during Manager's absence with decision-making authority.- Assisted in supervising and training 20 employees while working primarily at two locations.- Performed other duties same as above General Manager

- Consistently excelled in sales and customer service while servicing retail and commercial clients.- Performed all duties in a timely and efficient manner.

General Studies

General Studies

Diploma

Activities and Societies: Chamber Chorus, Men's Quartet, All-State