David Baxley Email & Phone Number

Warrenton, Va, Us

Fairfax, Va, Us

Houston, Texas, Us

► Introduced new categories for the company to increase revenue and profitability while maintaining scalability for a national company with 20 locations in 15 states.► Provided leadership and motivation for two buying offices in two states and the merchandising team.► Responsible for product selection, item costing, inventory replenishment, vendor negotiations.► Developed key performance indicators to track progress and encourage success to the team.► Responsible for annual catalog production and web content.

► Led implementation and change management for critical company resources to include a second full Enterprise Resource Planning software system, two new phone systems, and wireless warehouse system.► Improved workflow and reduced overall operating costs by negotiating and implementing several software purchases► Oversight of 10 departments / areas of the company: Customer Service, Purchasing, Counter Sales, Renovations / Installations / Shop program Operations, Health and Safety, Refinishing Operations, IT, Building and Grounds Operations, Security; $120M in annual revenue.► Provided recommendations for strategic planning and future growth after the company went through an acquisition.► Appealed and drastically reduced the impact of a safety inspection by Maryland OSHA at company headquarters.► Provided leadership and motivation for team of 8 direct reports and over 230 employees.► Developed company Safety Summit Programs presented annually to managers and employees.► Led negotiations to purchase entire fleet of 100+ refinishing vehicles, delivery trucks and vans.► Motivate employees to strive for top performance and recognize and communicate successes.

► Oversight of Customer Service, Purchasing, IT, Safety, Refinishing Operations, Counter Sales, Renovations / Installations / Shop Program Operations, Building and Grounds Operations.► Led the implementation of new Enterprise Resource Planning system (Next Gen) in 1997 transitioning from original system adopted when the company opened.► Revised existing policies and procedures and developed integral new policies in the areas of safety and security.► Designed layout of digital cameras for increased security in all locations across the region.► Purchased all smaller delivery vehicles and many machines used in production.► Influenced negotiations with vendors for kitchen cabinets and countertops.► Involved with the move and stand-up of several new facilities.► Created and chaired formal safety program in 1998.

► Worked with the computer aided design software “Autodesk”; later transitioned to 20/20 kitchen design software.► Managed one estimator and performed all purchasing functions for cabinets and countertops.

► Purchased raw materials and equipment for manufacturing of blinds and countertops. ► Selected items for monthly ads and ensured proper stock was in place for the ads.► Supervised four buyers, an assistant, and an assistant manager.

► Worked with two other buyers and purchased from approximately 200 of Central’s vendors. ► Determined stock needs, placed orders, expedited, and found alternate sources for items.