Human Resources Supply Chain

Charles Gdowski

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815-***-**** ( *******.*******@*****.***

Business Operations Executive

A Recognized Expert in Inventory & Operation Control

Decisive, dedicated management executive with seven years of experience in

supply chain and store leadership. Entrepreneur with a proven ability to

build profitable relationships and significantly improve operational

performance for increased quality service and productivity. Driven leader

and articulate communicator capable of motivating teams to complete

projects and exceed goals and objectives.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Team Leadership ( Operational Improvements ( Strategic Planning ( Inventory

Planning ( Communications

Project Management ( Compliance & Quality Assurance ( Cost Reduction (

Problem Resolution

Staff Recruitment & Training ( Supply Chain Analysis ( Marketing & Sales (

Organization ( Decision Making

Computer Skills: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, QuickBooks,

3D Web Apps

EXPERIENCES & ACHIEVEMENTS

TARGET CORPORATION 2007 - 2014

Executive Team Leader Logistics, Wellington, FL ( 2013 -2014

Lead and coordinate the activities of a 174,000 sq. ft. store grossing $60M

a year. Direct 60+ team members in various departments. Hire and train

new team members, balance budgets, and perform payroll budget. Supervise

daily operations and store logistics, including pricing and presentation,

replenishment, working with vendors, and store maintenance, while

motivating all team members and managers.

? Improved overall departmental operations with this location

? Selected as the test store for "Ship from Store" process

? Reduced costs by successfully managing the payroll budget and

improving productivity

Executive Operations Group Leader, Dekalb, IL ( 2007 -2013

Managed two different operational departments within a distribution center

that serviced 55+ Target stores. Managed the daily activities of 20 to 30

employees per department, inspiring them to achieve company goals in

regards to enhancing productivity, teamwork, safety management, and quality

assurance. Collaborated with various departments to improve efficiency.

Developed creative solutions for improving operational processes,

leveraging tools and resources and building profitable relationships with

other leaders. Maintained high levels of quality service.

? Reduced costs by $40k through effective performance management and

quality control practices

? Earned a green safety score as safety captain for improving ORI with a

reduction of safety incidents

? Increased productivity in 2008 by 14% and in 2011 by 11%

? Led Kaizen Project for improving daily processes through testing new

process to enhance productivity

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH COMPANY 2007 - 2008

Assistant Store Manager, Rockford, IL

Responsible for store operations, such as recruiting and training staff,

managing human resources, maintaining stockroom systems, and developing

visual merchandising. Worked closely with the Store and District Managers

in conducting and presenting weekly assessments and performance

evaluations.

? Completed a training seminar on successfully managing diverse teams

? Transformed a red performing store into a green performing store by

removing obstacles and allocating staff talent to ideal tasks

? Received Developing Talent Certification

EDUCATION & TRAINING

MBA, Organizational Development, Upper Iowa University, Fayette, IA, 2013

BS, Business Administration, Rockford University, Rockford, IL, 2007

Leadership Enrichment Training Certification

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