Chuck Fera Email & Phone Number

Greater Milwaukee Area

Warehouse Manager for Brookfield Party Rental; a premier special event rental company in central Wisconsin with multiple locations providing customers with over 40 years of dedicated service. Responsible for daily functions of the operation and business as a whole.• Developed route logistics for all crew to meet daily event schedules• Maintained staffing volumes based on seasonal demands• Felicitate and problem solve customer service concerns• Forecasted customer needs to insure on-hand demand of inventory and sufficient staffing• Managed vendor procurement and reviewed new inventory acquisitions• Managed internal transfers from various branch locations• Quality control of inventory prior to and following usage• Orient and train all crew members on best industry practices, safety procedures and company guidelines• Implemented and maintained equipment installation and usage training program

North America

Self motivated dedicated employee for Karl’s Event Rental, Inc. (a.k.a Arena Americas), a global leader in the event rental industry specializing in large-scale event production. Respected supervisor for all levels of staff; having worked my way from humble beginnings as a regional site manager to senior director of operations for the east cost division.Senior Operations Manager, East Coast Division, • Staff hiring and scheduling for warehouse and on location projects• Transportation and logistics for inventory fulfillment• Warehouse inventory control• Review and react to P&L statements• Shipping and receiving• Train existing staff and new employees on inventory use and components• Implementation of company practices, safety procedures, quality control, transfer of knowledge• Able to multi task, prioritize, and exercise good judgment while working under pressureMobile Marketing Touring Manager Field Services Manager Vancouver Winter Olympics, Mountain Installations Field Services Manager Military Installations • In market crew selection and hiring, management, inventory control, installation, preventative maintenance and removal of turn key services for multiple locations• Endure extreme and adverse weather• Train crew on proper installation and utilization of inventory• Assure contractural expectations were exceeded• Written field reports and communication, rectification of customer concerns in a timely fashion• Safety officer for team members on job site Regional Site Manager • Shipping and Receiving• Crew hiring, training, supervision and disciplinary actions• Inventory control• Route development for delivery and pick up schedule• Site inspection, installation, removal and site restoration of various scope of work: convention services/tradeshow, corporate, major sporting events, gala fundraising, weddings, festivals

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Warehouse manager for the then largest tent company in the Milwaukee and Chicago market. IGL serviced the most recognizable names in the industry: Milwaukee World Festivals, Experimental Aircraft Association and the Wisconsin State Fair.• Crew hiring, training, supervision and disciplinary actions• Operations, logistics and inventory control• Route development for delivery and pick up schedule • Site inspection, installation, removal and site restoration of various scope of work