Anthony Grasso Jr.

**** ******** *****, ***********, ** 44026

T: 440-***-****

E: acq0q0@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

Obtain a position where I can utilize and maximize my leadership, management, sales and/or marketing skills. In addition, a position where I can grow business and build strong, lasting relationships in a particular market or field.

Summary

Specific Skills

Multi faceted, efficient and reliable leader/manager with 8+ years experience in a management/sales position. Very organized and driven individual that really seeks out a challenge. Proficient in all standard office software, Quickbooks, Made 2 Manage, CRN applications, Salesforce and design programs. Diversified skill set covering a wide range from warehouse management and sales to office operations.

Management (Operations, General, Production/Manufacturing and Sales)

Inside/Outside Sales

Marketing

Logistics

Purchasing

Finance (Profit and Loss, Budget, Forecasts)

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Experience

Operations Manager, MP Antenna

Elyria, OH Aug 2014-July 2015

Reported directly to President/Owner

Created and implemented processes and procedures for a growing company and used lean manufacturing

Oversaw all aspects of every day operations including: production, shipping/receiving, warehouse and engineering

Spearheaded and completed Warehouse reorganization leading to reduced downtime, improved Inventory turns, and increased productivity.

Implemented MES system to enhance communication to production floor, improve compliance with routed hours, and give management real-time visibility of run-times

Controlled all aspects of HR for company including but not limited to: Payroll through Paycor, recruiting, personnel reviews, and terminations.

Worked on social media for company in lieu of a marketing director to help company cut costs

Reduced costs on shipping by 40% for all B2B

Analyzed income statement, reducing direct material, direct labor and overhead costs by 50% in one year.

Implemented a Continuous Improvement program for all employees to share their thoughts and drive improvement from all levels

Recruited new Production team that improved on-time delivery and product quality

Created metrics to predict and document sales growth and forecast monthly income statements using Microsoft Office Suite

Created reports to help forecast and plan budget as well as quarterly reports for President to review

Worked with Production Manager to create a process for inventory control

Operations Manager/Inside and Outside Sales, CTEK Power, Inc.

Twinsburg, OH Oct 2005- Mar 2014

Started as Warehouse Manager, moved to Inside/Outside Sales and then to Operations Manager

Works closely with international parent company, CTEK Sweden, in all facets of company

Grew MTA’s 500%, leading to 4.6x the growth of the company.

Trusted with 3 of the top 5 MTA’s and led sales and marketing efforts for the Top 10 customers.

Created exceptional support and training systems for all CTEK distributors, worldwide

Implemented warranty processes, which included all testing equipment, in collaboration with CTEK Sweden, for North America

Full control over all purchasing of inventory from China. Improved inventory turns by 400% over 5 years, reducing costs and improving accuracy.

Weekly conference calls with CTEK Sweden and China.

Negotiated a contract with an off-site 3PL to hold all inventory and ship all purchase orders for CTEK

Worked closely with a contracted marketing agency to build brand awareness and build our image

Worked with large OE manufacturers to private label our product

Organized all trade shows where CTEK exhibited

Implemented new travel policy for all trade show and business travel that reduced cost over $100,000 in 2014

Oversaw all manufacturer reps in field. Worked closely with and trained them on our products

Controlled all orders, order processes, shipping and receiving.

Spearheaded and followed through on B2C and B2B campaigns

Worked closely with sales team to create the company budget each year

Controlled all AR. Reduced AR Aging by over 75%.

Inside Sales, Davco Fastener Company

Twinsburg, OH April 2004- June 2005

Covered a large territory of accounts including: OH, PA, WV, VA, TN, MI, IN, NY and TX.

Worked to bring on new accounts as well as maintain accounts. Grew our largest account, Mitsubishi, over 100% in one year.

Managed inventory levels and assisted purchasers of new accounts.

Worked closely with offsite operation in Texas.

Education

Kent State University

BA of Business Management, 2000-2004

References

Available upon request.

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