Gene Kelly

Cell 203-***-****

acp30q@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Proven leader with over 20 years of building industry management experience. Strengths include operational excellence, process improvement and cost reduction capabilities. Focused on safety and strict adherence to OSHA guidelines.

PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Coastal Forest Products., Bedford, NH 09/13- 04/15 Operations Manager\ Facility Manager

Managing Operations for a $120 million per year wholesale forest products distributor.

Handle all day to day business including dispatch, receiving, inventory and a staff of 50.

Oversee two shifts to insure next day service to our customers.

Trained personnel on forklift safety and operational procedures.

Planned and submitted an annual budget for operations.

Handled all customer complaints and provided solutions in a timely manner.

Developed and set company standards.

Performed annual performance reviews.

Ridgefield Supply Co., Ridgefield, CT 04/07- 09-13 Operations Manager\ Facility Manager

Responsible for entire backend operations for a $30 million per year retail lumber yard.

Handled all day to day business including dispatch, receiving, inventory and a staff of 21.

Oversaw all D.O.T regulations, maintenance and permitting for entire fleet.

Trained personnel on safety and operational procedures.

Planned and submitted an annual budget for operations.

Handled all customer complaints and provided solutions in a timely manner.

Hired truck drivers and lumber yard employees.

Developed and set company standards.

Performed annual performance reviews.

Ro- Mac Lumber Co., Leesburg, FL 04/05-04/07

Operations Manager \ Facility Manager

Managed operations for a $28 million per year contractor yard.

Handled all day to day business including dispatch, receiving, inventory control and staff of 33 employees.

Oversaw all D.O.T maintenance and permitting for entire fleet.

Trained employees on all safety and operational procedures.

Planned and submitted an annual budget for operations.

Handled all customer complaints and provided solutions in a timely manner.

Supervised inside sales staff.

Purchased commodities and special order inventories.

Performed annual performance reviews.

Wickes Lumber Co., Newtown, CT 03/99-04/05

Branch Manager

Managed day to day center activities for $16 million per year operation with full P&L responsibilities.

Developed a comprehensive business plan that included strategic direction for market growth, sales, staffing requirements and asset utilization.

Met with customers on a regular basis to ensure satisfaction and determined future needs.

Developed long and short term marketing plans and programs to ensure profitable growth and expansion of sales.

Determined and adjusted inventory and equipment needs as per plan.

Investigated customer complaints involving such matters as damaged items, overcharges, and delay of shipment and made necessary adjustments.

Managed preventive maintenance and repair work to vehicles and equipment and tracked cost.

Analyzed center financial data to reduce expenses, control accounts receivable and payables.

Increased inventory turns to maximize profits.

Hired branch personnel.

Developed, set and reviewed performance expectations for the center sales team.

Cameron Ashley Building & Millwork Products, Waterbury, CT 1991-1999

Warehouse Manager

Responsible for all facets of operations for pre-hung door shop & distribution.

Supervised 25 employees.

In charge of receiving inventory, as well as shipping and weekly transfers.

Preparation of route schedules for drivers, file maintenance on all delivery routes, and scheduling of daily and weekly work assignments.

Controlled expenses in order to maintain budget goals.

Liaison between sales and all production for smooth flow of shipping.

Computer literate with all company software.

Made sure branch is compliant with all D.O.T and safety policies.

Kept all trucks and fleet maintenance records as well as productivity reports.

EDUCATION

Kessler Technical College, Biloxi, MS

U S Air Force, Honorable Discharge

Attended Seminars in Management, Inventory Control, Warehousing and Brand selling

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