Operated in a key role to minimize time required to allocate product and maximize profit by reducing costs and aligning product placement. Managed follow-up on quotations to determine low bidder and help close orders in conjunction with field teams. Reviewed customer’s inquiry for application requirements and commercial term items and conditions and prepare quotation in response to customer inquiries.• Generated and leveraged reports for effective decision making.• Primary inside point of contact for buying customers from quote through production stage and serves as the regionalized.• Resource for information and problem-solving as well as corporate, operations and field personnel. • Provided timely and proactive customer communications regarding order and project status to ensure timely and accurate processing of orders and maintain ownership and oversight of the orders until they are shipped.

Operated in a key role to minimize time required to allocate product and maximize profit by reducing costs and aligning product placement. Managed follow-up on quotations to determine low bidder and help close orders in conjunction with field teams. Reviewed customer’s inquiry for application requirements and commercial term items and conditions and prepare quotation in response to customer inquiries.• Generated and leveraged reports for effective decision making.• Primary inside point of contact for buying customers from quote through production stage and serves as the regionalized.• Resource for information and problem-solving as well as corporate, operations and field personnel. • Provided timely and proactive customer communications regarding order and project status to ensure timely and accurate processing of orders and maintain ownership and oversight of the orders until they are shipped.

Operated in a key role to minimize time required to allocate product and maximize profit by reducing costs and aligning product placement. To drive sales through optimization of replenishment and allocations programs all while staying aligned with the company’s financial objectives.• Conducted category analysis, implemented category management philosophies, and handled all other facets of product management. • Identified poor performing items and categories and collaborated with Category Manager on recommended adjustments of inventory levels and pricing.• Generated and leveraged reports for effective decision making.

★ Managed federal/state grand administrative operations for the Texas DOT.★ Ensured all funds were efficiently utilized for up to $500K in allotted grants to provide transportation services for disabled veterans, the elderly and others in need.★ Monitored fund assignments to seven agencies in the area.★ Ensured compliance with EEO, Title IV, Drug and Alcohol policies and ADA.★ Improved communications with grant recipients and streamlined financial monitoring/records maintenance.★ Analyzed complex applications and recommended program funding, advising on contract, grant, project and program approvals.★ Managed and monitored budgets, and created financial reports.★ Created and implemented operational policies and procedures, modifying based on the analysis of operations, agencies, data and demographics.★ Ensured compliance with state/federal regulatory and licensing agencies.★ Worked with faculty officials to develop registration policies.

★ Managed all logistical operations for the retail outdoor sports equipment business.★ Monitored and maintained freight movement from inbound shipments to the sales floor to increase sales.★ Ensured all items were properly marked with correct pricing.★ Reduced risk through the comprehension of legal requirements concerning workforce management.★ Partnered with HR in daily logistics operations.★ Played a key role in developing the annual department budget.★ Monitored expenses and budgetary constraints.★ Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and disciplined staff.★ Utilized an open-door policy to maintain communication with team members and reduce turnover.

★ Managed store operations during the store manager's absence.★ Provided team supervision, scheduling and training for up to 100 employees.★ Determined workforce requirements.★ Recruited, hired and trained new staff.★ Managed and maintained budgets.★ Developed policies to deliver outstanding customer service.★ Monitored each department to ensure operational procedures were followed and customer needs were met.★ Communicated with the district office and headquarters on a monthly basis, gaining approval for the development and delivery of policies, procedures and goals.

★ Delivered advisory and coordinated orientation sessions for new hires.★ Scheduled on-the-job training to ensure heightened efficiencies, job knowledge and productivity.★ Analyzed staff training needs and provided professional development programs.★ Utilized classroom training, provided detailed documentation, and coordinated meetings/conferences and workshops.★ Evaluated instructor experience and performance, and the effectiveness of training programs, providing recommendations for improvement.

★ Provided leadership, staff scheduling and direction for a high-volume warehouse.★ Monitored incoming/outgoing products and resolved inventory issues.★ Facilitated staff meetings to inform team members of issues requiring immediate action.★ Promoted safety management.★ Evaluated staff performance and provided constructive feedback.★ Resolved personnel issues, complaints and grievances.

★ Successfully managed daily operations.★ Provided oversight for staffing requirements, work schedules and assignments.★ Recruited, trained and directed new employees, ensuring orientation was properly completed.★ Maintained a strong focus on efficiency and productivity.★ Engaged in sales, generated financial statements, produced activity reports and completed performance data to measure store sales and operations.★ Identified areas for cost control and program improvements.