Paul W. Graitge Iii Email & Phone Number

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Working Remote - Wheeler is headquartered in Somerset, PA

Las Vegas, Nv

Retail sales and customer service within the busy Hunting Department, which accounts for 30% - 50% of the stores’ KPI metrics daily. Merchandising and stocking of replenished and new stock.

Las Vegas, Nevada Area

Originally hired to address Inventory Control issues for the whole company. I started working with the Cabinet Division and have since been put in place as the Warehouse Operations Manager. Currently, I manage a permanent staff of 7 and various numbers, 3-5 of temporary workers, based on workload. Responsible for receiving 3-5 truckloads of cabinet orders weekly, ensuring that the receipts are accurate for the product that was ordered. I also oversee that the cabinets are delivered out to multiple job sites and retail projects according to the installation schedule.

Las Vegas, Nevada Area

Through education, I provide a service to prospective clients' changing insurance needs by selling life and health insurance, ascertaining long-term goals to establish financial well-being

Las Vegas, Nevada Area

• Conduct unannounced on-site store visits to help evaluate compliance with inventory related policies, procedures and sound control practices, report findings to regional retail leadership. • Use analytical tools to identify specific store locations that fall outside established control measures. Develop action plans for these locations. • Facilitate regular meetings with various levels of the regional retail organization (Director of Retail, District Managers, Store Managers, etc.) to review inventory metrics. Present detailed concerns and improvement recommendations, both verbally and in writing, to middle and senior sales management. • Lead and/or participate in cross-functional and cross-area initiatives to provide advice regarding inventory controls and business processes. • Act as an intermediary on all Area store/HQ Supply Chain Management team issues needing resolution. • Develop and maintain positive, constructive working relationships with regional sales management and employees. • Work independently with regional leads to set up and administer training classes for Retail Store Managers and employees on the proper application of operational policies and systematic procedures. • Conduct in store side-by-side training as requested. • Serve as inventory subject matter expert (SME) when partnering with Regional and Area functions on projects. • Prepare, distribute and analyze daily, weekly and monthly and ad hoc reports to identify negative trends at the store, district and regional levels. Develop action plans to mitigate financial risks. • Develop, understand and communicate OSTs. • Plan and implement necessary pieces of system conversions or acquisitions. • Update and communicate changes to the Retail Inventory Management OST pages.

Las Vegas, Nevada Area

Responsible for customer service in a busy retail location, using skills and experience of billing/maintenance systems to help the customer with phone and billing issues. Troubleshoot technical equipment problems, offering appropriate resolutions. Perform analysis of customer bills to resolve issues by recommending price plan changes, utilizing retention tools to maintain customer accounts.

Las Vegas, Nevada Area

Responsible for forecasting, ordering, monthly physicals and reconciliation, management and safety of $150,000 of wireless equipment in multiple locations. Support the sales channel to improve efficiency and increase revenue. Inventory system expert, trusted by co-workers and management for resolving of issues. Reduced shrinkage levels from 14% to less than 1% meeting company goals. Reduction of procedural errors by 20%. Created and disseminated spreadsheets to increase productivity throughout the Las Vegas market. Called on by District Manager to train managers and team members on inventory system, including out of state training. Participated in “inter-departmental” team to increase cross-communication.

Las Vegas, Nevada Area

Responsible for day-to-day operations of a warehouse facility. Provided support for multiple retail stores and direct sales staff. Management of 800 line account of demo equipment, 1100 line reserved account for Clark County Election Department, with multiple timelines of distribution. Headed up several revenue producing projects. Managed a six-person team. Usual project duration: 30 to 45 days. Total revenue exceeded $500,000 with minimal costs. Participated in monthly physical inventories. Instructed six classes of new employees, on the several different types of equipment.

Las Vegas, Nevada Area

Responsible for maintaining all forms and collateral used by the hotel and casino. Set up a method to track usage of the materials, establishing reorder points based upon the lead time needed by various venders to ensure a consistent supply without outages. I was also responsible for the ordering and delivery of all office supplies. I cross-trained with all the positions within the department to assist with any emergencies that arose.

Las Vegas, Nevada Area

Responsible for purchasing, receiving, and maintaining, a full inventory of parts and supplies. Developed a tracking system to keep all supplies stocked. Established communication with field technicians and other customers to fill part and supply needs. Supervised three employees to coordinate timely filling of invoices, delivery of supplies and new equipment.

Las Vegas, Nevada Area

Responsible for filling order requests/invoices. Delivery and setup equipment and supllies to current customers. Delivery and setup of equipment to new and prospective customers.

Las Vegas, Nevada Area

Responsible for maintaining an inventory of forms for all departments. Processed requisitions and filled orders. Position also required establishing a good rapport with department managers and executives.

Las Vegas, Nevada Area

Served legal documents throughout Clark County. Investigated and located subjects to be served with legal documents.

Las Vegas, Nevada Area

Primary duties included filing legal documents with the Clark County and Federal Court systems. Investigated accidents, interviewed prospective witnesses and photographed and assembled evidence for trials.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Psychology

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