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Manager Sales

Location:
Frederick, MD
Posted:
March 13, 2013

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Mark A. Acerenza Page * of *

**** ******** **** **, *********, MD 21702 ? abook7@r.postjobfree.com ?

301-***-**** Home 240-***-**** Cell

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS/GENERAL MANAGER

** ***** ** *********ve and increasingly responsible operations and

distribution experience, accompanied by extensive experience in new and

start-up operations.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

> Build strong teams through coaching, positive reinforcement,

recognition, teambuilding and accountability

> Success through focus on continuous improvement

> Implemented engineered standards and a productivity based incentive

programs which improved productivity by 21%

> Reconfigured facilities with conveyor, racking and bulk storage to

maximize efficiencies and storage capacity

> Successfully implemented Voxware voice picking technology which

increased productivity by 21%

> Established a Cross Docking process to improve overall supply chain

productivity and "Speed to Market"

> Developed and implemented customized random audit Quality Control

program for diverse operations

> Maintained inventory accuracy (99.87%) throughout the distribution

center through cycle counts

> Initiated a Vendor Compliance Program which has made an positive

impact on vendor performance

> Successfully converted AS-400 mainframe

> Maintained inventory adjustments at less than .02% to the total on

hand inventory

> Over a four year period of time increased volume by 80% and decreased

the CPU by 36% and total facility LPH increased by 23%

> Implemented a comprehensive safety program that has minimized our time

loss accidents by 50%

> Well versed in sustainability measures

RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE

North Gate Vineyard

Operations and Sales Manager

03/2012 - Present

. Responsible for operations and events

Purcellville, VA

. Successful start-up of sales in the state of Maryland

. Performed wine tasting with retailers and the public for growth of

business

. Instrumental in start-up of new tasting room

Director Mid-Atlantic Region

02/2011 - 02/2012

DMSI Staffing

Frederick, Md

. Start-up of new Mid-Atlantic office for staffing and 3PL services

. Negotiating service agreements for contract, contract-to-hire and

permanent placement

. Built strong relationships with customers from senior management to

hiring manager with diverse backgrounds

. Developed strategies for advertising and marketing

. Built client database through cold calling and networking

. Directed financial and budget activities to maximize investments and

increase efficiencies

. Conferring with board members to coordinate activities and resolve

opportunities on/off site

. Developed plans to meet and exceed revenue expectations

Assistant Vice President of Logistics (2010)

03/2010 - 11/2010

West Marine Products

Rock Hill, SC

. Successfully managed 465,000 Square foot facility with 350 associates,

16 Managers and 5 direct reports

. Responsible for creating and exceeding the expectations of a 13

million dollar budget

. Maintained an accuracy variance of .02% on a 54.5 million dollar

inventory

. 29,000 item sku base

. Successfully managed all aspects of fulfilling product to 261+ retail

stores, Direct and Wholesale business

Mark A. Acerenza Page 2 of 2

Director of Operations / General Manager (2003- 12/2008)

04/1995 - 12/2008

West Marine Products Hagerstown, MD

. Efficiently directed operations of a 300,000 Square foot facility with

55 associates and 6 direct reporting managers

. Creation and total responsibility for the achieving and exceeding of a

4 million dollar budget

. Accuracy of 12 million dollars of on hand inventory and 10,000 sku's

. Responsibility of all facility reporting

. Successfully managed all aspects of fulfilling product to 145+ retail

stores, Direct and Wholesale business

. Effectively manage all Human Resources

Operations Manager (1995-2003)

Rock

Hill, SC

West Marine Products

. Successfully managed a 470,000 Sq. ft. facility, 3 shift operation

. Responsibility of 8 direct reports and 250 indirect associates

. 46,000 item sku base

. 10 million dollar budget responsibility

. Direct all aspects of fulfilling product to 230+ retail stores, Direct

and Wholesale sales

Account Manager

1988 - 1995

DMSI (Distribution and Marking Services Incorporated)

Charlotte, NC

. Proficiently managed 9 supervisors and 125 associates

. Responsible for 15 million units of company total revenue

. Increased through-put by 50% implementing best methods productivity

based standards, improved facility layout and communications,

participative associate involvement and associate recognition

. Instrumental in the start-up, growth and operational stability for 5

major retail accounts

ADDITIONAL WORK SKILLS

Entertainer / Production Manager Kings Production Cincinnati, OH

Kings Productions

Charlotte, NC

. Full management responsibility for an international touring company

including budgeting, equipment acquisitions, publicity and public

relations

Quartermaster 2nd class (Assistant Navigator) USS Barb - SSN-596

San Diego, CA

U.S. Navy - Honorable Discharge

. Assisted the Navigator and Captain in successful travel throughout my

navel tenure

. Conducted and scheduled training for naval personnel and shipboard

drills

Participative Community Service

. The Children's Miracle Network

. Big Brothers Big Sisters

CONTINUING EDUCATION

People Management Skills II Central Piedmont Community College

Charlotte, NC

Principles of Management Employers Association Charlotte, NC

Frontline Management West Marine Charlotte, NC

COMPUTER SKILLS: Microsoft office: Excel, Word, Outlook, Access and Power

Point

Mark A. Acerenza

8033 Gambrill Park Rd, Frederick, MD 21702 ? abook7@r.postjobfree.com ?

301-***-**** Home 240-***-**** Cell

Professional References

Nick Santella

President

DMSI Staffing

2127 Ayrsley Town Blvd. Suite 301

Charlotte, NC 28273

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704-***-****

Patrick J. Murphy

Senior Vice President of Logistics

Ulta Salon, Cosmetics and Fragrance

1000 Remington Blvd. Suite 120

Bolingbrook, Illinois 60440

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630-***-****

Pat Foley

Senior Vice President of Logistics

West Marine Products

500 Westridge Dr.

Watsonville, Ca. 95076

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831-***-****

Personal References

Shabri Moore

President

Moore Wealth Incorporated

203-A West Patrick St. Frederick, MD 21701

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Randy Knight

518 Elm St.

Frederick, MD

301-***-****

Ray Matlock

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301-***-****



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