Customer Service Sales

Cory G. Beardslee

*** ********* ***

Dahlonega, GA 30533

Cell#706-***-****

OBJECTIVE:

A management position where demonstrated skills in purchasing, inventory

control, and sales along with enthusiasm for innovation will be used for

improving customer service and expanding a companies profitability.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

Over 15 years of progressively responsible experience in all phases of

purchasing, warehouse management, and sates. Worked with major vendors to

develop an ordering system that significantly reduced the cost of product

Annually improved profitability by working directly with our sales force to

establish a permanent pricing program. Worked hands on with warehouse

personnel to maintain inventory levels and product losses in a warehouse

with over $5 million worth of products

EXPERIENCE:

Purchasing and Logistics Manager, CPM, Alpharetta, GA

Responsible for the day to day activities of the warehouse and warehouse

employees. Over seen all the purchasing on a daily basis. Worked closely

with all the engineers to assure accurate products being purchased for the

correct jobs. Set up and maintained all inventory levels. Developed a good

business relationship with all of our vendors to establish the best

possible pricing. March 2008 to September 2009

Outside Sates Associate, Ten-8 Fire & Safety of Georgia, Forsyth, GA

Responsible for improving sales in the greater Atlanta territory in loose

equipment in the fire service. Worked directly with the fire department

officers and instituted a new system for improved customer relations.

Established a good customer relationship in a market that had no

representation in the fire service. August 2007 to October 2007

Purchasing and Sales Manager, Ten-8 Fire Equipment, Inc of Florida,

Bradenton, FL

Managed both the inside and outside sales force in loose equipment with

annual sales of nearly $10 million. Hired, trained, and supervised a

diverse work force of 8 full-time employees. Reorganized pricing, developed

new marketing approaches, coordinated customer feedback with buyers in

upgrading quality of merchandise, and improved customer service that

resulted in an increase in annual sales. Received outstanding performance

evaluations and was given a bonus in 2005 & 2006 for perfect attendance.

Developed more competitive system of vendor relations that reduced product

costs by more than 5%. Incorporated the latest product and merchandising

trends into purchasing decisions, worked closely with department heads in

maintaining adequate inventory levels for best-selling items. 2002 to 2007

(transferred to Georgia operations)

Warehouse and Inventory Manager, Ten-8 Fire Equipment, Inc of Florida,

Bradenton, FL

Maintained inventory levels for all departments with annual inventory

levels exceeding $5 million worth of products. Supervised 5 full-time

employees. Worked directly with the transportation companies to develop the

best discounts to keep our profits positive. Helped establish a program in

which we implemented bin location, top 100 selling products, and a min/max

inventory levels; which in turn helped improve the flow of products coming

and going. Established a FIFO way of rotating

inventory when the inventory warranty is date sensitive. 1998 to 2002

(received promotion)

Warehouse Manager, Trailmate Inc, Bradenton, FL

Managed the day to day operations of the warehouse. These duties included

quality control on the assembly line, keeping up the inventory levels of

raw material to keep the assembly line moving, and the shipping/receiving

of finished product and raw material. 1993 to 1998

Fire Commissioner, Cedar Hammock Fire Rescue, Bradenton, FL

As an elected position, I was directly responsible for the day-to-day

financial operations of the fire department. 2000 to 2006

EDUCATION:

Manatee Community College, Bradenton, FL (A.A., Business Management, 1992to

1993) Davenport College, Grand Rapids, Ml (B.A., Finance, 1993 to 1997)

SKILLS:

Well versed in most computer software. Good written and oral

communications, as well as a great understanding of finance. Very goal

orientated and a team player. Can drive most warehouse vehicles and very

familiar with all aspects of shipping/receiving.

REFERENCES:

Provided upon request.

Contact this candidate