Directed start up functions of two companies, including site selection, design and construction of a 65,000 Sq Ft Distribution Center. Designed and implemented 3-day cross-town move of distribution center warehouse and office, including 30 members of the team and $2,000,000 of inventory without interruption of daily business.Managed 2.5 million dollars of inventory and purchasing for a wholesale paper distribution company.Reviewed customer sales performance and credit extension decisions.Responsible for managing warehouse and logistics functions.Created a Customer Service Center to enhance a Customer Focused Sales approach.Managed Order Entry and Delivery errors to less than 2% of orders entered.Selected, coached and developed a sales force of 9 generating 32 million dollars in revenue.Excellent communication skills with ownership, peers, subordinates and vendors in person, by telephone, in writing and via email.Consulted with customers to ensure total customer satisfactionStrengthened relationship with suppliers to secure franchised products to market.Evaluated and selected software to effectively manage the business.Administered Human Resources Management with direction and guidance to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring individual performance goals.Identified and maintained OSHA Safety StandardsConducted analysis, reconciliation, and resolution of outsourced operational faults resulting in identification of fraud.Specialties: Exceptional leader in wholesale distribution with significant successful experience in General, Operations and Sales Management responsibilities. Experienced project management skills in development and implementation of profit generating projects.Customer focused and relationship management skills, including the ability to interface effectively at all levels and exert ideas through influence.