Accountable for all distribution operations in five states - Arizona, California, Oregon, Minnesota, and Florida, to include but not limited, to warehouse, regulatory, inventory, vehicle maintenance, and staff for chemical distribution warehouses• Managed account managers and buyers for semi-conductor, medical, military, and aerospace industry• Liaison between the California DOJ, Federal DEA, Federal AFT, OSHA, Federal EPA, TTB, DOT, and all other City, State, and Federal entities as they related to hazardous chemicals, controlled substances, and alcohol regulations and licenses• Managed EPA certifications per Federal, State, and local law• Monitored forecasts, sales history, and purchase history to identify changes or to determine their effect and make necessary adjustments as applicable• Defined performance metrics for measurement, comparison, or evaluation to include, but not limited to operations, sales, transportation, and vendors• Analyzed inventories in five warehouses to determine how to increase inventory turns and reduce waste• Developed new policies and procedures for coordination of functional areas, such as operations, sales, marketing, finance, production, and quality• Negotiated prices and terms with suppliers, vendors, freight companies and other lease entities• Met with suppliers and freight companies to discuss performance feedback, forecasts, and operational changes• Managed daily activities related to strategic and tactical purchasing, inventory control, warehousing, sales, and customer service• Management Representative for yearly ISO 9001:2008, AS9100:C, NASD, and other Federal, State or local regulatory audits. High comprehension of ISO auditing, previous Senior ISO Auditor.• Implemented regulatory and safety training for all divisions• Managed all HR functions, to include, but not limited to, payroll, hiring, employee corrective actions, terminations, quarterly reviews, and all training for all employees in all divisions

• Simultaneously established two new companies as startups – Signature Facilities Maintenance and Legend Landscaping • Developed infrastructure for both businesses in two separate buildings to include IT, office procurement, and all operational processes and procedures• Installed all information technology to include computer network system and phone system• Established accounting operating system using QuickBooks Pro Enterprise for accounting and financial reporting to include accounts payable / receivable, forecasting and developed profit and loss metrics and reports for business owners• Managed a staff of 40 employees within two business structures• Managed all office administration and human resource related functions including hiring, termination, disciplinary actions, and performance reviews.• Created and implemented internal / external customer service training guidelines for in-person, phone, and e-mail correspondence• Created Employee Manual with company policies, rules and regulations• Developed, implemented, and conducted all safety guidelines and training in collaboration with OSHA and Maricopa County Environmental Protection Agency• Developed and managed a small warehouse and implemented an inventory auditing process to receive in, track and maintain an inventory of over 1000 ever changing SKU’s • Negotiated, reviewed, and approved all sales, maintenance, bonds, insurance policies, and subcontractor contracts.• Ensure all jobs were in compliance with all City, State and Federal Building Codes. Procured vehicles, tools, and equipment valued in excess of $200,000• Responsible for maintenance and repair of all vehicles and commercial tools and equipment.• Conducted random field safety inspections in accordance with company and OSHA guidelines• Fostered and maintained relationships with current and prospective customers

• Promoted from Lagasse Sweet Inc to complete the start-up of the first ORS NASCO operation in Illinois• Collaborated with multiple entities to complete a new warehouse build-out which included instillation of all information technology infrastructures, procurement of all warehouse equipment and machinery, employment of all new employees, designed layout of all racking, and led all safety and new hire training• Managed an approximately 150,000 square foot pick / pack warehouse with 80,000 active SKUs• Oversaw a one-shift shipping, receiving, and return operation with over 25 frontline staff and two full-time department managers• Managed all human resource related functions including hiring, termination, disciplinary actions, and performance reviews• Administered the facility and industrial equipment maintenance program including safety and security• Analyzed and maintained daily operation metrics including profit, loss, productivity, and service goals• Evaluated warehouse productivity and generated metrics and team goals to create a work environment that fostered continuous improvement • Oversaw the internal department’s processes and procedures for customer service, order management, will-call, shipping, receiving, and returns• Developed operational and administrative synergies to collaborate best practices internally and with parent company United Stationers and sister company Lagasse Sweet Inc• Corresponded with internal customer service, accounts receivable, and external customers via phone, e-mail, and in person for customer needs and issues• Observed and audited all receivables, orders, put-aways, and returns• Conducted bi-annual inventory with a 100% accuracy rating• Chaired the Safety Committee for injury prevention• Maintained local Sarbanes-Oxley compliance

• Managed an approximately 300,000 square foot pick / pack warehouse with 30,000 active SKUs• Oversaw a two-shift shipping, receiving, and return operation with over 50 frontline staff and three full-time department managers• Collaborated with internal and external transportation fleets to ensure timely shipping and delivery • Spearheaded the transition from a manual paper operation to RF compliant which included collaboration with information technology from initiation to implementation, authored operational process and procedure for administration, shipping, receiving, returns, and training of all staff for RF compliance and operational processes• Managed all human resource related functions including hiring, termination, disciplinary actions, and performance reviews• Administered the facility and industrial equipment maintenance program including safety and security• Analyzed and maintain daily operation metrics including profit, loss, productivity, and service goals• Evaluated warehouse productivity and generated metrics and team goals to create a work environment that fostered continuous improvement • Oversaw the internal departments processes and procedures for customer service, order management, will-call, shipping, receiving, and returns• Developed operational and administrative synergies to collaborate best practices internally and with parent company United Stationers• Corresponded with internal customer service, accounts receivable, and external customers via phone, e-mail, and in person for customer needs and issues• Observed and audited all receivables, orders, put-aways, and returns• Conducted bi-annual inventory with a 100% accuracy rating• Chaired the Safety Committee for injury prevention• Maintained local Sarbanes-Oxley compliance

• • Involved in the merger, acquisition, and rebranding of USF Logistics, under US Freightways, to Meridian IQ at the distribution center level.• Conceptualized and contributed to the negotiation of operational contract and management between Samsung Electronics and Meridian IQ• Maintained and strengthened relationships as the key account manager with Samsung Electronics among at the Bolingbrook IL Distribution Center• Collaborated extensively with internal IT department to standardize Samsung and Meridian IQ software reporting systems• Supervised six different departments which included Quality Control, Customer Service, Reverse Logistics, Warehouse and Transportation Claims, Inventory Control, and Transportation• Focused on “Lean” initiatives within overall operations for maximum profitability • Analyzed and maintained daily operation metrics including profit, loss, productivity, and service goals• Generated monthly, quarterly, annual, and ad-hoc KPI reporting metrics for Meridian IQ and Samsung• Procured all industrial equipment, tools, vehicles, and racking for 300,000 square foot warehouse operation • Oversaw a two-shift shipping, receiving, and return operation with over 100 frontline staff and eight department managers• Managed all human resource related functions including hiring, termination, disciplinary actions, and performance reviews• Oversaw all maintenance for 300,000 square foot warehouse, for the equipment, and for all vehicles• Collaborated with Samsung Electronics for bi-annual warehouse inventory• Maintained local Sarbanes-Oxley compliance• ISO 9000:2001 Certified Senior Auditor