Brian Jason Brookshire
**** ********** *****, *********, ** 46143
acqcwz@r.postjobfree.com
Objective An executive position that utilizes my technical skills, problem solving skills, strong
communication skills and interpersonal skills.
Nearly 16 years experience as professional manager.
Profile
Ability to direct complex projects from concept to fully operational
status.
Goal-oriented individual with strong leadership capabilities.
Organized, highly motivated, and detail-directed problem solver.
Proven ability to work in unison with staff, peers, and upper
management.
B.S., Finance/Business Administration, Indiana State University
Education
Relevant Experience & Accomplishments
Purchasing Manager/Warehouse Manager
Manage the purchasing of $10 million of product for division
generating ~ $30 million in revenue.
Formulated, wrote, and implemented just in time inventory process
to minimize unneeded product and reduce costs.
Develop and maintain purchasing benchmarks on all products to ensure
maximum discounts and best pricing programs.
Management/Supervision
Directed recruitment and retention of supervisors and staff of up to 50
employees.
Trained, supervised and evaluated staff.
Successful coaching of supervisors provided improved management
skills.
Successfully oversee and implement new projects.
Office Manager, Dilk Roofing, Inc.
Employment 2014 - Current
Maintain office services by organizing office operations and
procedures; prepare payroll; invoice preparation; oversee accounts
receivable and accounts payable; review and approve purchase
requisitions
Design and implement office policies by establishing standards and
procedures; measuring results against standards; making necessary
adjustments
Keep management informed by reviewing and analyzing special reports;
summarizing information; identifying trends
Purchasing Manager/Warehouse Manager, T.A. Kaiser Heating & Air 2013 - 2014
Conditioning, Indianapolis
Development of strong relationships with vendors to ensure continued
increase in purchasing power.
Responsible for positive inventory revenue results.
Communicate and work with management on issues related to
purchasing, inventory or vendors as they arise.
Issue multiple purchase orders on a daily basis.
Purchasing Agent, Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning, Indianapolis 2011 – 2013
Coordination of vendors to ensure best prices and
discount programs.
Responsible for maintaining appropriate level of
product in inventory.
Communicate and work with management on issues
related to purchasing, inventory or vendors as they
arise.
Insurance Agent, Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance, Columbus 2008 – 2011
Develop marketing plan to prospect new clients that
will result in profitable and persistent growth of the
account.
Service existing business in the account by working
with clients to review existing policy coverage’s and
additional needs or coverage’s that exist.
Purchasing Manager/Warehouse Manager, Airton Heating & Air Conditioning, 2002-2008
Indianapolis
Development of strong relationships with vendors to
ensure continued increase in purchasing power.
Manage Fleet of 80 vehicles.
Responsible for development of positive inventory
revenue results.
Responsible for Building (and premises) security,
cleaning and overall maintenance.
Communicate and work with management on issues
related to purchasing, inventory or vendors as they
arise.
Purchasing Agent, Airton Heating & Air Conditioning, Indianapolis 2001-2002
Coordination of vendors to ensure best prices and
discount programs.
Responsible for coordination and scheduling of
building cleanings and overall maintenance.
Responsible for maintaining appropriate level of
product in inventory.
Managed fleet of 72 vehicles.
Trained and developed staff to work as back up with
vendors as needed.
Front Office Manager, Menards, Avon 1999-2001
Front Office Manager, Menards, Lafayette 1996-1999
Front Office Manager, Menards, Lombard, IL 1995-1996
Management and oversight of 50+ employees
Responsible for control and accounting for cash
received and credit card charges.
Performed Store Manager and Assistant Store
Manager duties in their absence.
Responsible for Accounts Payable, Accounts
Receivable, inventory control and overall processing
of sales through Cash Registers.
Demonstrated and promoted exceptional customer
service.
Assistant Front Office Manager, Menards, Indianapolis 1994-1995
Manager Trainee: Building Materials – Millwork – Front Office, Menards, 1994-1994
Indianapolis
Outside Yard Associate, Menards, Terre Haute
1993-1994
Security Supervisor, Elite Security, Inc., Indianapolis 1991-1994
Provided concert security to promote protection of
performers, patrons and the facilities.