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Managing the transportation, supplies, small capital improvements, facilities maintenance and repair for 14 addiction recovery facilities. Currently focusing on safety and compliance, energy efficiency, and develop short to medium term strategic plans for each facility.

U.S.-based retailer specializing in exclusive French fabrics, fabric products, and French-inspired home furnishings, operating 15+ stores throughout the U.S., E-commerce and catalog. Managed all warehousing, import, export and domestic freight functions. -Executive Sponsor for implementation of new enterprise system (Microsoft Business Dynamics NAV) including all aspects of inventory management, warehouse and distribution set-up. ---Conducted needs assessment for all… Show more U.S.-based retailer specializing in exclusive French fabrics, fabric products, and French-inspired home furnishings, operating 15+ stores throughout the U.S., E-commerce and catalog. Managed all warehousing, import, export and domestic freight functions. -Executive Sponsor for implementation of new enterprise system (Microsoft Business Dynamics NAV) including all aspects of inventory management, warehouse and distribution set-up. ---Conducted needs assessment for all departments, defined system requirements.---Selected warehouse RF hardware, managed implementation.---Selected Point of Sale hardware, and software development---Implemented desktop reporting system (Jet Reports). Developed report suite supporting warehouse, merchandising, finance and store operations. ---Automated “dashboard” reports for executives, enabled daily tracking of receipts, sales, gross margin and inventory.---Developed, implemented and managed centralized customer service department. Show less

Sleepy’s -Nation’s largest mattress and bedding retailer, operating over 500 stores, primarily in the metro NY/NJ area. Oversaw completion and implementation of a new company-owned facility in Robbinsville NJ.-Planned and executed facilities move over two-week period, on time and under budget.---Oversaw implementation of a new warehouse management system (LIS), including training, same day deliveries and cross-dock logic as part of new facility project.---Planned 30,000 square ft. addition,… Show more Sleepy’s -Nation’s largest mattress and bedding retailer, operating over 500 stores, primarily in the metro NY/NJ area. Oversaw completion and implementation of a new company-owned facility in Robbinsville NJ.-Planned and executed facilities move over two-week period, on time and under budget.---Oversaw implementation of a new warehouse management system (LIS), including training, same day deliveries and cross-dock logic as part of new facility project.---Planned 30,000 square ft. addition, a second shipping dock, racking and office. Show less

The Museum Company - $100M+ retailer of museum-inspired gifts and collectables. Responsible for all distribution, transportation, and imports for 100+ store chain, including two warehouses (Jewelry and non-Jewelry), IT staff, supplies purchasing and management, mailroom, all operational and budgeting responsibilities.· Developed and implemented company’s first ever DC project, on time and under budget; created transportation network and routing guide. · Interfaced with Bankruptcy… Show more The Museum Company - $100M+ retailer of museum-inspired gifts and collectables. Responsible for all distribution, transportation, and imports for 100+ store chain, including two warehouses (Jewelry and non-Jewelry), IT staff, supplies purchasing and management, mailroom, all operational and budgeting responsibilities.· Developed and implemented company’s first ever DC project, on time and under budget; created transportation network and routing guide. · Interfaced with Bankruptcy Counsel, participating in various aspects of company bankruptcy, resulting in emergence through an asset purchase by the Kier Group.· Post bankruptcy, managed company inventory reduction project; responsible for all merchandise planning and allocation. Show less

Lechters Inc- Oversaw four direct reports who managed operation departments for 580+ store retail chain, including import department, domestic freight, store deliveries, facility maintenance, supply purchasing and distribution, mailroom and print shop. P & L responsibility for two distribution centers – a 532,000 Sq. Ft. facility in Harrison NJ, and a 155,000 Sq. Ft. facility in Las Vegas, NV· Implemented all aspects new off-price distribution center in Hazelton PA to serve east coast… Show more Lechters Inc- Oversaw four direct reports who managed operation departments for 580+ store retail chain, including import department, domestic freight, store deliveries, facility maintenance, supply purchasing and distribution, mailroom and print shop. P & L responsibility for two distribution centers – a 532,000 Sq. Ft. facility in Harrison NJ, and a 155,000 Sq. Ft. facility in Las Vegas, NV· Implemented all aspects new off-price distribution center in Hazelton PA to serve east coast off-price business. Managed site selection process, negotiated lease, conceptualized rack and conveyor design.· Executed project adding all supply SKUs to WMS, enabling stores and service office departments to order supplies on-line, along with merchandise orders, on AS400 Legacy (Retail Interact) system. Systemized supplies purchasing, ordering and distribution.· Implemented Third Party Logistics (warehousing) for new Cost Less Home Store chain. Show less

Ba, Business Administration

Associates, Business Administration