Results-driven General Manager eager to contribute expertise in Business Development, Operations Management, Fiscal Administration, and Human Resources toward collaborating with a progressive organization in optimizing bottom-line performance.

 

 

         Offer 20+ years of experience in scrap metal processing and trading industry.

         Excel in negotiating prices with refineries, mills, and other metal brokers, and in defining prices which maximize profitability and competitive positioning.

         Proficiency in business strategy planning, organizational leadership, and continuously assessing operations to determine and optimize fiscal performance  and sustainability.

         Thrive on challenges and perform effectively under pressure; reputation for excellent staff leadership abilities, technical acumen, and ability to quickly adapt to new responsibilities, tasks, challenges and environments.

         Adept in selecting, motivating, training, and guiding both management teams and employees to display productivity excellence. 

         Extensive experience in purchasing ferrous and nonferrous metals, coordinating efficient processing operations, and facilitating sales and transportation/shipping.

 

 

McCoys Scrap Processing Company, Poplar Bluff, Missouri, 1988 to Present

Vice President / General Manager 

         Spearhead full spectrum of business operations for metal processing company grossing up to $6M annually.

         Apply dynamic leadership talents toward hiring, training, directing, coaching and supervising up to 45 personnel throughout all departments.

         Supervise fleet maintenance for 10 tractor-trailers and processing equipment such as T900 Sierra shear baler logger, IPS nonferrous baler with an in-ground pit conveyor, three Liebherr cranes, AL-Jon XL400 baler/logger, standup baler, 70 ft. pit scales, several portable scales, aluminum sweat furnace, etc.

         Proficiently steer receipt, processing and shipping of ferrous and non-ferrous metals with constant attention to safety compliance, quality assurance, and adherence to regulatory requirements.

         Demonstrate excellent planning, organizational, and time management capabilities in orchestrating, supervising and monitoring administrative functions encompassing pricing/quotes, pick-ups and deliveries, payroll, and accounting.

         Strategically and proactively adjust pricing according to market fluctuations and subsequently modify pricelist.

         Perform extensive contract negotiations for ferrous and non-ferrous products.

         Resourcefully coordinate advertising efforts to increase customer base and sales growth.

         Evaluated, designed and determined yard and warehouse layout to optimize space utilization and streamline incoming and outgoing metals.

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Professional Experience continued

 

Printpack Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, 1986 to 1988

Pricing Analyst

• Performed detailed cost analysis via spreadsheets to determine cost of product and probable profits.
• Provided accurate pricing and communicated with sales reps and assistant sales reps.
• Recorded orders from customers and entered into company system.
• Serviced major customers such as Frito Lay, Pepsi, Coca Cola, Mars M&M, Kroger, Maxwell, Folgers, etc.

 

McCoys Scrap Processing Company, Portageville, Missouri, 1979 to 1986
Manager  

         Answered incoming calls, waited on customers, unloaded customers trucks, sorted and weighed material, and reimbursed customers.

         Safely operated forklift and hydraulic crane, drove service truck, and efficiently completed deliveries to customers.

         Sorted, cleaned, weighed and packed nonferrous metals for shipment, torched ferrous product to clean and prepare for mill and shredder, and loaded materials on truck to be shipped to mills, shredders and vendors.

         Performed specialty cutting with torch on new steel.

         Installed and employed new accounting software to administer inventory, Point-of-Sale, general ledger, and accounts payable and receivable.

 

Air Force, 1977 to 1979

Flight Simulator Specialist

• Meticulously conducted pre-flight check on systems, isolated and pulled defective circuit boards, performed diagnostics, and repaired as applicable.
• Used schematics, oscilloscope and multimeter to identify and correct malfunctions with simulator and control panels.

 

McCoys Scrap Processing Company, Portageville, Missouri, 1975 to 1977

Yard Worker

• Dismantled transmissions and motors, cleaned electric motors, unloaded trucks, loaded out railcars, sorted metals, issued receipts, and paid for material.

Brown Shoe Company, Selmer, Tennessee, 1975

Packing Room Worker

• Integral member of assembly line in Packing Room Department.
• Painted lacquer on heels of women s shoes and inserted reed and toe paper prior to shipping.

 

 

USAF Technical Training School

 

Community College of the Air Force

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date

 

 

Hiring Agent Name

Title

Company Name

Address

City/State/Zip Code

 

Dear__________________:

 

I am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a <insert job title/position> capacity and am submitting my resume for your review.  In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

In addition to a substantial background in the scrap metal industry,  I bring to you an outstanding background in operations management, a proven track record in safety and regulatory compliance, and solid expertise in P&L, marketing, personnel training and development, quality control, and client satisfaction.  To complement these qualifications, I offer successful experience in overseeing a broad scope of projects from initial planning to timely completion.

 

As a proactive contributor to your organization, you will find me to be a driven professional committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through polished business acumen, considerable leadership talents, and exemplary initiative. I am confident that I could be a valuable asset to <insert name of company>, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future. 

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date

 

 

Interviewer s Name

Title

Company Name

Address

City/State/Zip Code

 

Dear__________________:

 

It was a pleasure (speaking with you/meeting with you) on [insert date here]. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the time you spent with me, as well as to express my appreciation for the information you offered. I am still very interested in the <insert job title> position, and I am convinced that it is the right job for me. I feel my background and qualifications prepare me well for the challenges and responsibilities we discussed.

 

The position as you described it to me would combine my strong skills in [insert two skills or qualities here].  This would allow me to make the same valuable contribution to your organization as I ve made to my past employers a win-win proposition for both of us.

 

(Choose one of the two paragraphs below, depending on whether or not you have, or have not yet, interviewed with the person)

 

(I am eager to meet with you in person to further discuss my background and qualifications. Please feel free to contact me at the above phone number so we can continue the discussion we began over the telephone.)

 

(Again, thank you for considering my qualifications. I enjoyed our talk, and am available at any time to provide you with any more information you may need. I look forward to hearing your decision.)

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy