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Florida, United States

Manages the overall planning, organization and operation of multiple Florida distribution centers. Oversees all operations , including order processing, selection, packaging, shipping, receiving and inventory control. Monitor overall performance and implement improvements. Ensure employee safety, product quality, high productivity, overall facilities and equipment operational efficiency and maintenance. Provide technical support where necessary.

Miramar, Florida, United States

Managed a multi-shift (Inbound & Outbound) operation involving receiving, warehousing, selection and distribution.

Hollywood, Florida

- Hollywood, FL. Combo FacilityManaged warehousing, selection and shipping of product. Lead, coach, evaluate and develop team members. Schedule team members to meet the demands of the facility. Allocate necessary space for stock rotation. Maintain appropriate inventory levels and effectively manage product loss control. Secure company assets, manage within operating budget.

Baytown, Texas

Managed a team in a fast paced production environment. Led selection, loading, efficient inventory dispatch, safely and productively.

Houston, Texas Area

Managed overall Inserter production, Pre-print and Newsprint warehouse of a multi-shift Newspaper packaging facility for Houston Chronicle; San Antonio Express-News; Laredo Times; Beaumont Enterprise; Jasper Newsboy and USA Today publications. Managed 127 salaried and hourly employees. Also, utilization of approximately 120 temporary employees. Managed consolidation of multiple offsite operations into one facility through relocation, and replacement of existing equipment. Project effectively increased productivity, and reduced annual operating expense approximately $2.7 million.Managed a multi-shift Press operation consisting of six Metroliner double-wide newspaper presses. Managed 98 salaried, skilled and semi-skilled employees. Reported to Vice President of Operations

Managed overall production and warehouse inventory of a multi-shift Newspaper packaging facility for Sun-Sentinel; Palm Beach Post; USA Today; New York Times and Forum publications. Managed 85 salaried and hourly employees. Also, utilization of approximately 110 temporary employees. Reported to Vice President of Operations.• 2013 productivity improvement of 6.8% was highest ever recorded primarily resulting in expense reduction of approximately $400,000.• 2012 $6 million department expense budget was reduced by $120, 000 compared to prior year by improving productivity 4.1%.

Managed a multi-shift Press and Newsprint Warehouse operation. Consisting of five Colorliner double-wide newspaper presses. Managed 120 salaried, skilled and semi-skilled employees. Reported to Vice President of Operations.• Team member of successful 2005-06, $30 million color expansion project.• Improved rolls per break, Impressions per hour; reduced waste and expense year over year.• Effectively managed $40 million newsprint inventory.

Managed third shift Press, Plate and Newsprint production of Chicago Tribune, New York Times, Red Eye, and Exito publications. Reported to Director of Operations.

Managed electronic file output and multi-shift plate-making production. Reported to Director of Operations.• Project team leader for successful research and implementation of Nela optical benders, which improved plate reproduction quality and reduced expense approximately 10%.

Managed overall production of multi-shift Sunday Newspaper packaging facility. Project team member of successful redesign and relocation of Sunday newspaper packaging facility.

• Manufacturing Manager, managed Press, Bindery, Warehouse and Pre-press production. Project leader of successful redesign and relocation of Chicago print facility to Bedford Park, IL. • Senior Construction Buyer leading negotiation, design and construction services for the following company building projects: Chicago Il; Danville KY; Dwight IL; Gallatin TN; Glasgow KY; Lancaster PA; Los Angeles CA; Old Saybrook CT; Reno NV; Warsaw IN. Approximate expenditures $250 million annually.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Organizational Behavior Studies

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Business Administration And Management

Activities and Societies: Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Men's Basketball