David D. Pruitt
*********@*****.***
Objective: To obtain a position with a professional company that will
allow the utilization of my organizational and proven team
building skills and over 17 years of warehouse/ management
experience while offering opportunity for growth and
advancement.
Experience:
Sept 2008 Cherokee Nation Industries
To Current Director of Operations - Telecommunications Division
Responsible for all aspects of sales over 40 million dollars
annually, warehousing and distribution of telecommunications
equipment. Performed full assessment of facilities operations,
resolved productivity issues, implemented cost saving
initiatives and SWOT analysis, implementation of a full
warehouse RF system, managed P&L, inventory control and
ISO9001:2000 TL9000 Quality System. Participated in company
wide cost savings initiative assessment. Cut inbound and
outbound transportation costs by one third.
Tahlequah Facility/ AT&T, ADC, Corning, Greenlee, Fluke/ Harris,
Burndy.
Sept 2007 Hodges Companies
To Sept 2008 Manager of Warehousing/ Consultant
Responsible for all aspects of warehousing for over 1 million
sq. ft. of warehouse freezer, temperature controlled and dry
storage. Implementation of a full warehouse RF system.
Initialized new customer layout and requirements. Trained
Employees, documented processes and procedures. Implemented
GMP's. Performed a full assessment of facilities, resolved
issues and created opportunities. Manage P&L, freezer, building
and equipment repair costs, inventory control, Human Resources
and workload.
Tulsa, North Tulsa and Okmulgee Facilities / National Steak and
Poultry, NGK, Nonni's, Zebco, Tulsa Public Schools, Kingsford,
Apple and Eve, Umicore, Oklahoma Department of Wildlife, Public
Warehousing.
Jun 1997 Customized Distribution Services
To Aug 2007 Region Operations Manager
While working with CDS, I was involved in multiple start up
operations to include implementation of RF warehousing systems.
Establishing P & L. Human Resources for both Union and Non-
Union employees. Establishing the companies first Employee
Handbook and new hire training program. Responsible for entire
warehouse operation to include - Managing P&L, shipping,
receiving and inventory control of over 80 million cases thru-
put. Coordinated production volume with multiple co-packers.
Trained and directed up 130 Managers, Supervisors, Customer
Service, Union and Non Union Warehouse and temporary employees.
Designed and implemented complete warehouse racking systems in
multiple facilities. Established safety committee and safety
programs. Part of company's facility assessment task force to
identify and resolve facility problem areas. 2006 Top
Performing Facility.
Ft. Gibson Oklahoma Facilities / Pepsi Co., Pepsi International,
Tropicana, Campbell's, Nestle, Hansen's, Ocean Spray, Arizona
Beverages, Quaker-Gatorade, Coca Cola (Minute Maid), Juice Bowl
- Whitlock Packaging.
Operations Manager
Wharton New Jersey Facilities / Pepsi Co., Nestle, Tropicana,
Arizona Beverages, Snapple, Ocean Spray, Quaker-Gatorade,
Whitlock Packaging.
Operations Manager
Stoughton Massachusetts Facilities / The Dial Corporation.
Operations manager
Corona California Facility / The Dial Corporation
Key Strengths:
Work well within time limitations
Strong organizational skills
High quality of customer service
Proven team builder
Resourceful, dedicated and enthusiastic
Operated various types of MRP/WMS software
David D. Pruitt Resume
(Continued)
Education:
Kennedy High School
Multiple College Correspondence Courses
AMA Certificates of Merit
Pursuing Bachelors Degree - University of Phoenix
Military Honors:
U.S. Army Jul. 1990 to Nov. 1996
Honorable Discharge
Kuwaiti Liberation Medal
Army Good Conduct Medal
2nd Army Commendation Medal
3rd Army Achievement Medal
Army National Defense Medal
Certificate of Commendation
Airborne Infantryman Certification
Numerous Certificates of Training
References: Available upon request