David Ramirez Email & Phone Number

Avon Lake, Ohio, United States

Manage all aspects of operations for this manufacturer of aftermarket heat and sound products.

Avon Lake, Oh

1722 Illinois Ave., Perris, Ca 92571

Manage all aspects of the business, with an emphasis on building the Power Plus brand and adding new product.

Reported to CEO of an entrepreneurial company; designed, marketed, sourced and distributed performance products to National Chain and Internet Retailers. Optimized warehouse productivity, cutting order pulling time in half by redesigning the process to a more efficient layout and setting individual throughput goals. Increased inventory accuracy by 16% (to 98%) by implementing a logical, clear parts location system and reinforcing accuracy at all levels of product handling.Improved product quality by setting standards and holding suppliers accountable through incoming inspection and by applying penalties for non-compliance.As Sales Manager, achieved a growth of 58% in assigned accounts by building relationships and providing tools to support the need for our products.Turned around the Graphic Art department to deliver innovative product packaging designs and sales collateral on budget and on time.Led Research and Development where we took ideas from concept to first article.Aligned operational goals of different departments to reduce operating costs and by making all staff part of the solution and keeping them focused on a common goal.

Ontario, Ca

Hired as plant manager to handle the logistics of 13 buildings. Once the warehouse was turned around, I was asked to take over the planning of production, manufacturing and packaging. Using the AS400 was able to increase productivity, reduce errors and eliminate down time.Added bin locations to the warehouse to eliminate errors and long delays looking for parts.Helped to consolidate 6 buildings (departments) into one 300,000 square foot building without disrupting order processing. Became the go to guy for innovation and improvement.

Canton, Oh

Originall hired to manage their satelite warehouse in Sparks Nevada. Then accepted a position in their corporate facility as the National Sales Manager. Managed the Inside Sales, Telemarketing, Export Sales and Outside Sales departments.Initiated comprehensive pick, check and pack procedures that ended long delays and multiple errors. Set productivity standards and enforced their adherence.Converted inside sales agents into true salespeople. Used manufacturer dollars to incentivize sales people to sell more product. Created a department of people who looked forward to coming to work.Turned Telemarketing department into an aggresive sales force by setting goals and working with each sales person on strengths and weaknesses.Improved profit on export sales by focusing on product that required less documentation.Became one of four people selected by the court to see this company through a sale.