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POWELL 638 Porter Road * Evansville, Wisconsin 53536 (608) 235-7285 BUYER, PRODUCT MANAGER, INVENTORY MANAGER Success-oriented Manager efficiently directing multi-million dollar inventory co ntrol, including procurement and cycle counting, as a vital contributor to the o verall profitability, client base expansion, and sales growth of global corporat ions. Well-organized Operations Manager capably directing daily functions, inclu ding staff leadership, proactive problem resolution, and database management. Fo rward-thinking catalyst continually identifying and implementing improvements an d optimizations yielding higher productivity. Operations Management * Procurement * Inventory Control, Management * Inventory Cycle Count Sales & Revenue Growth * Customer Service * Client Relationship-Building * Probl em Resolutions Process Improvements * Product Up-Sells * Negotiation * Database Management * S taff Management PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CINTAS CORPORATION, Madison, Wisconsin * 2003-Present Global company specializing in such products & services as uniform, mat, linen, towel, and hygiene items as well as fire prevention and document management. Service/Sales Representative Audit customer invoices daily, accurately identifying requests for additional pr oducts or extra charges. Exchange soiled products for clean merchandise. Confer with customer liaison about existing account, ensuring satisfaction, addressing problems, and up-selling services & products. Input key data into route computer s. Select Achievements: * Catapulted catalog & direct sales from $100 to $2200 per week. * Hiked total route volume from $7500 to ~$10K per week. MAINTENANCE WAREHOUSE (Subsidiary of Home Depot), Madison, Wisconsin * 1996-2003 National company with 14 warehouses containing a multi-million dollar inventory. Assistant Manager Directed warehouse operations for a pick/pack/ship facility with a $12M inventor y comprising 12K+ general hardware items from faucet parts to appliances. Advise d staff of pending events and changes during daily meetings, commending individu al personnel for outstanding performance. Examined standard documents such as em ployee time cards & reports, daily receipts, and corporate announcements about e xpected item/inventory modifications. Visited warehouse division to personally c onfer with employees, proactively identifying and remedying any emerging issues. Negotiated terms with select local carriers. Select Achievements: * Attained an average inventory accuracy rate of 99.8% over 7 years as the super visor of cycle counts, methodically resolving errors. * Cut customer issues resolution times by 30%, plummeting overall complaints to

<1% of all shipped orders. Achieved annual sales increases of >15%. * Hiked per unit processing counts from 105 to 120 units per hour per employee, strengthening productivity. * Stepped into various warehouse roles as needed to maintain productivity levels as part of unflagging commitment to fulfilling corporate goals. * Supported drivers after the launch of a dedicated delivery service through con tinual communication and delivery of any help needed. * Expedited product retrieval through optimal placement within the warehouse. DEERFIELD FARMERS COOPERATIVE, Deerfield, Wisconsin * 1995-1996 A cooperative providing fuel, feed, seed, fertilizer, chemical and merchandising to farmers and other producers. Plant Foreman Led daily operations of a bulk fertilizer facility, performing wide-ranging duti es encompassing order creation and fulfillment. Directed the production and deli very of fertilizer as specified by customer requirements. Monitored and restocke d inventory levels. Managed administrative functions, including invoicing, billi ng, budget execution, and leadership of a 6-person staff. Orchestrated routine e quipment maintenance and repair. Contributed to the development of the company n ewsletter and helped design marketing collateral to highlight product lines and services. Select Achievements: * Delivered a 99.5% accurate inventory of 5500+ tons of bulk & bagged fertilizer . * Participated in the spreading of fertilizer and chemicals on customer field cr ops. * Complied with all state requisites for mixed bulk fertilizer, consistently exc elling during unannounced visits from Wisconsin Department of Agriculture inspec tors. EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics & Business Administration (Double Major) University of Wisconsin, Platteville, Wisconsin