Kurt Trussell

**** ****** **** 813-***-****

Valrico, FL. c9fv6a@r.postjobfree.com

Director of Operations

15+ Years’ Warehouse/Distribution Center Experience / Public & Private Corporations with up to $2.4 Billion in Revenues / High Growth & Established Companies / Start-up Ventures / Turnarounds

Lean Six Sigma – Greenbelt / OSHA Certified Trainer / C-TPAT / LEED / RFID

Participative management professional; results focused, entrepreneurial and practical. Progressive leadership experiences have created a passion for surpassing financial and service objectives via a world class service delivery (internal and external), lean operating methods and incentive driven rewards for team achievement. Derive genuine pleasure from transforming high-potential staff into outstanding leaders demonstrating the attention to detail and creativity critical to financial and operational success. Core professional competencies include:

Team building & staff retention Risk management & Inventory Control

Multi-unit operations management Knowledge of Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT)

Expert at streamlining operations and increasing efficiency Knowledge of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)

Strong root cause analysis and continuous improvement skills. Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)

Site selection & construction Vendor sourcing & negotiating

Relevant Experience

HIT PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS CO. Largo, FL.

(Privately-held Company; promotional products manufacturer, specializing in heat transfers and embroidery with $100 million in annual revenue)

Director of Operations (2009 to 2011)

Oversaw operations for three (3) distribution centers including an expansion (composed detailed electrical, motion sensored T5 lighting, rack, wire guidance, product layout(s) and constructed water conservative restrooms). Imported containers from north/south China and expedited those with negative inventory items (MLB, AWS or Air Freight from Point of Origin). Implemented an extensive Safety Program.

Key Achievements:

• Increased productivity 65% by creating best practices and writing/implementing SOP’s.

• Achieved 17% total labor savings by utilizing 5S and lean operating methods.

• Drilled down distribution center expansion costs by more than 95k.

• Spearheaded all recycling efforts; facilities generate 0% waste.

• Negotiated 10% off all labor costs associated with servicing all moving equipment.

• Instrumental in HIT achieving: Counselor Distributor Choice Award, 5 Star Supplier Award and Top 20 Counselor Supplier Award.

• Annual inventory audit yielded a 0.02% variance (lowest in 50 year history).

BLOCKBUSTER, INC. Tampa, FL

(Publicly-held Company (NYSE: BBI); world’s leading media entertainment provider with $2.4 billion in annual revenue)

Area Operations Manager (2004 to 2009)

Oversaw operations for six (6) distribution centers within the On-line Division (dvd’s by mail). Managed all pre-opening activities (e.g. site selection, construction, vendor relations, purchasing, equipment, operations, staff recruitment and training). Initiated and implemented SOP’s and developed a preventative maintenance schedule for NPI sortation equipment. Held full planning, operating, HR and P&L responsibility; designed budgeting, expense control and month-end reporting.

Key Achievements:

• Total Access greenbelt project yielded $15.6 million.

• Reduced customer reported issues by more than 60%.

• Reduced critical supply carrying costs by more than $1.56 million.

• Achieved 12% total labor savings by utilizing 5S and lean techniques.

• Unannounced inventory audits performed by Price-Waterhouse Coopers LLP averaged 99.985%.

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PREMIER BEVERAGE COMPANY, LLC. Riverview, FL.

(Privately-held Company; one of the largest distributors of wholesale wine, spirits and non-alcoholic beverages with $700 million in annual revenue)

Night Warehouse Manager (2002 to 2004)

Led all aspects of operations, including the development of people, initiated productivity, cost and performance metrics. Hand-selected as business process subject matter expert (SME) during SAP enterprise resource planning (ERP) system implementation and was consulted and put into operation Lucasware (pick-to-voice).

Key Achievements:

• Played an instrumental role in LEED Silver-eligible facility. Largest LEED eligible project in Florida, reflective, white TPO roof system, storm water collection locations for irrigation, sustainable building products and highly efficient water-cooled, chilled water HVAC system. Reduced nearly 400,000 gallons in potable water usage each year.

• Instrumental in Premier receiving Beverage World’s Facility of the Year.

• Safety Committee Chairman; zero lost time accidents exceeded fourteen (14) months during tenure.

Previous Position: Production Manager, Gourmet Award Foods Southeast, Plant City, FL. (2001 to 2002).

Additional Experience

EASTERN FOODS, INC. Tampa, FL.

(Privately-held Company; manufacturer of all-natural salad dressings, sauces, dips, oils and vinegars with $130 million in annual revenue)

Branch Manager (1992 to 2000)

Managed the day-to-day aspects of operations, including the development of people, distribution, sales and profits. Initiated and managed event planning/logistics and food shows for the retail and foodservice industries. Ensured all operating costs including equipment, material management and labor costs to meet operating budgets. Performed monthly financial analysis to evaluate financial position and to clearly communicate expectations and actions to maximize performance.

Key Achievements:

• Facility ranked 2nd in the nation out of eighteen (18) distribution centers for overall performance.

• Order fulfillment rate averaged 99.87% during tenure.

• Inventory Accuracy averaged 99.991% during tenure.

Previous Position: Ship’s Serviceman, United States Navy, Concord, CA. (1988 to 1994)

Education / Development

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT DALLAS – Dallas, TX.

Six Sigma – Green Belt

BLACKSBURG HIGH SCHOOL – Blacksburg, VA.

High School Diploma

OSHA Certified Forklift Trainer

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, Patrick M. Lencioni

The Fifth Discipline: The Art & Practice of the Learning Organization, Peter M. Senge

One Minute Manager, Ken Blanchard

Real Leadership: The 101 Collection, John C. Maxwell

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