Chris L Thomas
**** *********** ****, #** ************, NV 89410 775-***-**** ***********@*****.*** Profile
A self-motivated professional with a track record of successful branch operations. Management style is to lead by example. Perfect score on workplace safety. Believe customers’ needs are the number one priority. Goal is to out-perform the competition. Skills
Team leader
Purchasing
Staffing and training
Inventory & cycle counts
Warehouse operations
Customer service
Office operations
Shipping and
receiving
ecommerce
Material handling
equipment
Word, Excel, Outlook
MS Dynamics GP
Accuterm
Google Drive
WMS
Experience
DISTRIBUTION CENTER MANAGEMENT
Designed and implemented the most efficient warehouse layouts for both new and existing facilities
Recruited and trained qualified team members for general warehouse labor, production, and office
Submitted annual budgets
Experience using different WMS to maintain accurate inventories while striving to reach targeted turns dictated by fluctuating market trends
Developed and maintained excellent vendor relations to ensure the best response to needs of company and customers
Won “Best Vendor of the Year” award from Fortune 500 company two years in a row
Twice recipient of intra-company award for operating the most profitable cost center
Worked closely with safety consulting firm to ensure a safe and compliant work environment CUSTOMER SERVICE
Built a very loyal customer base through effective communications and uncompromised service
Introduced an efficient and cost effective drop ship network for local dealers while cutting costs
Lead by example to encourage above-average customer service from my team
Go that one step further than the competition in order to secure customer loyalty
Retail and B2B customer service experience
Employment History Single Source, Inc. – Longview, TX
Operations Manager – 2012 to 3/2016
Universal Media Solutions - Phoenix, AZ
Operations Manager – 2007 thru 3/2011
Education and Awards UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX – Associate’s in Business, 2009 DALE CARNEGIE COURSE – Effective Speaking and Human Relations