Manager Sales

CHRISTOPHER MISITA

**** ******** **** • Durham, NC 27713

Home 919-***-**** Cell 919-***-**** Email abnk6c@r.postjobfree.com

WAREHOUSE / OPERATIONS MANAGER

Procurement • Planning • Production • Logistics • Inventory • Distribution

Results-driven professional with cross-industry leadership experience in all areas of the supply chain. Proactive

planner able to; evaluate data, identify trends, develop, prioritize, and implement solutions. Human talent manager

that communicates effectively with all levels of the organization. Effectively contributed to the growth of

organizations and acted as a transition agent in times of acquisitions and divestitures.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Digital Lifestyle Outfitters (DLO) / Philips Consumer Electronics • Durham, NC 2005 to Dec 2008

Warehouse & Production Manager • (2006 to 2008)

Led 60 to 100 warehouse employees of the third fastest growing privately held company in the US with 100

million dollars in annual sales. Flexibility and speed to market exceeded customer expectations and captured the

largest share of the rapidly changing MP3/iPod accessories market.

• Transitioned DLO operations, after acquisition, into a Philips location when Philips consolidated

operations

• Planned the convergence of the people, materials, and processes needed to fulfill the sales forecast

• Purchased all packaging, approximately $1 million per month, reducing delays caused by missing

components

• Designed floor layout and work flow for 85 thousand square foot facility, reducing

conveyance/overproduction

• Collaborated with art/marketing on new product introductions, reducing packaging and labor costs

Production Manager • (2005 to 2006)

Responsible for HR functions, including hiring, termination, training, and performance reviews. Directed meetings

with staff to address performance as it related to goals and objectives.

• Increased productivity 33% through production standards, incentives, and new equipment implementation

• Reduced rework and customer complaints to <1% of sales by enforcing order selection and quality

standards

• Developed employees into an effective team and directed all temporary warehouse staffing needs

• Implemented a formal safety program resulting in zero “lost time” accidents

IFCO Systems North America• Houston, TX 2000 to 2005

Account Services Manager • Durham, NC • (2003 to 2005)

Traveled 100% for a national manufacturing/supply chain management company, opening new IFCO locations and

starting onsite contract operations inside Wal-Mart, Target, Staples, and Best Buy distribution centers.

• Hired/Trained contract staff on the procedures for shipping, receiving, and sorting of customers’ supplies

• Served as the direct point of contact while working inside customers’ facility

• Supported new and existing operations during management changes and reorganizations

Operations Manager • Birmingham, AL • (2002 to 2003)

Owned all aspects, including sales, of one of IFCO’s several national remanufacturing operations which was made

up of 50 employees, including truck drivers, forklift drivers, foreman, and technicians.

• Managed P & L statement for a 5 million dollar operation, including A/P, A/R, GL entry, and accruals

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• Promoted growth through sales development, custom solutions, strategic partnerships, and diversification

• Developed annual budgets and justified capital expenditure requests for new equipment

• Increased revenue by $1.7 million and doubled profit dollars over three years

• Advised senior management by providing timely, accurate reports and assessments

Assistant Manager • Birmingham, AL • (2000 to 2002)

Scheduled and tactically planned details of the daily logistics involved in the shipping, receiving, processing, and

transportation of product. Built a cohesive production team and promoted a safe environment by building

professional relationships with employees and fostering an environment of openness and trust.

• Decreased throughput 13% by adjusting work flow to reduce wasted time and motion

• Increased profit by 2% through effective freight management

• Performed cycle counts and monthly inventories

• Reduced waste by 40%

Winn Dixie Distribution Center • Hammond, LA 1994 to 2000

Shipping/Receiving Associate (part-time)

• Documented, unloaded, sorted, reloaded, and distributed company material handling products

Bellsouth Telecommunications 1997

• Hammond, LA

Service Technician (full-time, internship)

• Installed and serviced both residential and commercial phone lines

EDUCATION & HONORS

Southeastern Louisiana University • Hammond, LA 1994 to 1999

Bachelor of Science, Industrial Technology: Automated Systems

Graduated Cum Laude – May 1999

Dean’s List: Southeastern Louisiana University – Fall 1994 to Spring 1999

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT

• Working knowledge of the Spanish language • TPS/ Lean Manufacturing training

• SAP, Solomon, Bar Code software experience • OSHA, DOT, UCC, EEOC regulations

• Microsoft Office, Citrix • Trainer in the certification of stand-up lifts,

sit-down, and electric pallet jacks

References available upon request

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