senior level operations management leader

experienced operations professional with expertise in guiding fundamental growth in a highly competitive environment.  track record of driving process improvements in operational standards resulting in increased revenue and production results.   innovative, ambitious and disciplined with a talent for maximizing sales initiatives resulting in consistent year over year growth.  seeking an operations management position with a progressive organization that values visionary leadership and dedication to developing highly effective business operations.  core competencies include:

   purchasing and procurement

   vendor relations/negotiations

   business development/track sales results

   budget management/p&l accountability

   customer service focused

   identify key decision makers

   perform needs analysis/consultative selling

   presentation, delivery & public speaking

   trend analysis/competitive activity

   employee development/team building

   thrive in a fast-paced highly competitive market environment; cultivate strong internal and external alliances to capture market share and exceed goals.

   skilled strategist who transforms ideas into workable solutions and benchmarks performance against key operational targets/goals.

   drive aggressive marketing strategies to align perception and create distinction among competitors.

   strategic leader with the ability to drive growth and ensure success by gaining cooperation and trust of clients; overcome challenges to meet the needs of the organization.

   produce exceptional results with tenacity, self-confidence, and an ethical character that elicits respect.

   accountable in a high-profile role, overcome complex challenges and make high-stakes decisions within fast-paced, high-pressure environment using experience-backed judgment and integrity.  

   ability to transform standard employees into high performance, top notch business development leaders through training activities that incorporate the organizations overall mission and vision for excellence.

blevins inc, syracuse, ny                                                                                                                                          2003 to present

branch manager

   drive business development, operations, staffing and cost control initiatives for a branch of the largest distributor to the manufactured housing aftermarket; maintain complete accountability for p&l, sales development, gross margin and profitability performance for a business generating over $350k in annual revenue.

   grew business from inception, make executive decisions concerning candidate selection, interviewing, hiring and orientation; deliver ongoing mentoring, performance measurement and training to develop a high performance team.

   spearhead cost control initiatives to maximize profitability results; keep strict control of general operating expenses, promotions, inventory planning, sales forecasts and damages.

   maintain thorough understanding and knowledge of industry developments; monitor competitive activity, realign buying strategies to meet customer  interests, and capitalize on consumer demand for particular items and trends.

st. john fisher college, rochester, ny - bachelor of science, computer science