Manager Management

<<< DAVID J. GRIDER >>>

**** ****** **., ** *********, OH 44646

330-***-**** abnd97@r.postjobfree.com 330-***-****

CAREER OVERVIEW

A record of successful business strategist management career with an emphasis on senior level

executive operations. Activities have been relativity unguided within broad company polices.

Results oriented executive in a sophisticated up-scale market with a profitable experience.

Demonstrated strategic and business development talent with excellent building, developing and

maintaining strong business relationships with CEO’s, presidents and diverse high-level worth

individuals. Demonstrated strengths in analysis, negotiations, relationships, project

management and public relations. Innovated and results oriented executive with hands-on

experience in the local, regional, national and global levels. Creative problem solver, corporate

administrating facilitator with the ability to drive growth, resolve conflict, improve morale and

exceed goals. Adept at combining business-driven objectives with negotiation and operating

strategies. Promote professional development of skilled multi-level talent. Expertly plan and

coordinate tasks within standards, established deadlines and budgetary requirements.

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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

1996 – 2009: MYERS INDUSTRIES, Akron, OH

Myers Tire Supply

Position: Managing Director – 2008

Focus: Day-to-Day Operations

Full P&L Responsibilities

Myers Tire Supply & Patch Rubber Co.

Position: Managing Director – 2005

Focus: Cross-Functional Management

Full P&L Responsibility

Akro-Mils

Position: General Manager - 2003

Focus: Budget Management

Full P&L Responsibility

Myers Industries (Chemicals)

Position: Director of Purchasing – 2000

Focus: Contract Negotiations

Purchasing/Inventory Analysis

Allibert/Contico

Position: Purchasing/Warehouse Manager – 1996

Focus: Responsible for Raw Material (Production)

Direct Warehouse Functions

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CORE KNOWLEDGE

Managing Director…2008

* Staff Supervision

* Full P&L Responsibilities

* Day-to-Day Operations (Purchasing, Sales, Inventory, Warehousing, Budgets)

* Vendors (China/Imported Products)

Managing Director…2005

* Cross-Functional Management

* Full P&L Responsibilities (Domestic/International)

* Sales/Marketing Plans

* New Manufacturing Facility Start-Up

General Manager…2003

* Improved EBITDA

* Full P&L Responsibilities (Ohio)

* Customer Interaction

* Prepared Budgets

Director of Purchasing…2000

* Contract Negotiations (US/Europe/Canada)

* Purchasing (Chemicals)

* Inventory Control

* Spending Budgets

* Inventory Procedures

* In-Bound Rail Deliveries

* Supply Base Management

Purchasing/Warehouse Manager…1996

* In-Bound Raw Material Management

* Directed All Warehouse Functions

* Staff Supervision

* ISO Auditing/Training

* Transformed Manual to RFID Inventory System

* Import/Export Documentation

* Implemented KAN-BAN Solutions

AREAS OF EXPERIENCE

* Operation Management * P&L Development

* Strategic Planning * Business Process Improvement

* Project Management * Analysis/Resolutions

* Negotiations * Client Relations

* Field/On-Site Support * Inspections/Audits

* Develop New Opportunities * Operations Solutions

* Leverage Relationships * Effective Time Management

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EXECUTIVE TALENTS

* Analyze Issues * Use Sound Judgment * Think Strategically

* Establish Plans * Manage Execution * Influence Others

* Coach/Develop Talent * Build Relationships * Show Drive

* Manage Disagreements * Demonstrate Adaptability * Make Decisions

CORE COMPETENCIES

* Futuristic/Visionary * Business Strategies/Executions

* Effective Problem Solving * Leadership/Mentoring

* P&L Management * Executive Innovation

EXECUTIVE ATTRIBUTES

<> Possess willingness to take on the responsibility of the position

<> Accept eagerly the challenge of being a key member of the senior management team

<> Willing to make the extra effort to understand all aspects of company policies

<> Possess the necessary executive management skills

<> Continually update and upgrade my executive management expertise

HIGHLIGHTS

* Broad based, experienced, progressive executive management background

* Motivated professional with exceptional organizational and decision making skills

* Goal and team oriented, received exceptional position reviews

* Strong personal positive attitude, learns new systems quickly and takes initiative

* Solid work ethics coupled with integrity and character

* Strong background in executive management, communication and team building

* Fluent in PRMS/JD Edward AS400 operating systems

EDUCATION

1992 – Maple Woods Community College – General Studies

2008 – Kaplan University – B.S. Program (50% completed), Management Curriculum

On-Going: 2004 – University of Chicago School of Business (Financial Analysis)

2007 – Center for Creative Leadership (Developing Strategic Leader)

2008 – Perspective View Learning Dynamics (Getting Results through

Contracting/Collaboration)

CERTIFICATIONS

* 1996 – ISO Basic Systems and Theory, Ozark Technical Community College

* 1996 – ISO Implementation, Ozark Technical Community College

* 1997 – ISO Internal and Lead Auditor Training, Ozark Technical Community College

* 1997 – MRP/MPS Training

* 1996/’98 – APICS Training

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