Professional Manager (Distribution, Operations, Safety, Human Resource

Christopher L. DeVol

**** ****** **, **** * Phone: 603-***-****

Loudon, NH 03307 Email: **************@****.***

Operations / Warehouse Management Professional

A top-performing Operations and Warehouse Management Professional with over 20 years of dedicated management experience and over 15 years of experience in HR management as well as occupational safety and health/facilities management. Demonstrated capability within the manufacturing and distribution industries in combining effective operational management and support processes as well as logistics development expertise to deliver substantial revenue growth in highly competitive business markets. Unparalleled proficiency in providing quality assurance, customer and client support, vendor qualification, and consummate leadership skills thereby reducing company costs and increasing efficient operations. Possesses a keen capability of diagnostic analysis that avails a proactive, solutions-oriented disposition. Adaptable to changing environments and scheduling. Highly accomplished in operational management and ability to build and maintain relationships. Proven success in developing strategic plans.

Areas of Expertise

Effective Leadership

High-Level Operational Proficiency

Strategic Planning/Analysis

Innovative Solutions

Competitive Intelligence

Change Management

Operations Management

Tactful Communication

Increase Employee Morale

Key Skills Assessment

Strategic Company Performance – Develop and implement operational procedures and logistical tactics to aggressively develop company-wide revenue growth.

Persuasive Communication – Committed to coordinating and leading internal teams through the exchange of knowledge, experience, and goal sharing to optimize strategies and drive profitability.

Professional Experience

New Hampshire Distributors, Concord, NH December 2015 – Present

Night Loader

Pick and audit orders to build loads for transport, bulk and/or route trucks, using a forklift and/or electronic pallet jack with accuracy.

Load trucks, stock floor and maintain return product and empties pallets and shelves.

Maintain the stability of the pallet by properly stacking and shrink wrapping the built pallet.

Unload returned product and pallets.

Properly clean and repackage product as set forth by NHD standards.

Maintain cleanliness of warehouse by disposing of trash nightly, sweeping floors daily and using floor scrubber periodically.

Appropriately dispose of damaged and / or Out Of Code (OOC) product once approved by the Operations Manager.

PENNY PUBLICATIONS, LLC., Loudon, NH March 1998 – May 2015

Distribution / Warehouse Manager

Advanced company objectives by diligently managing a 50,000 sq. ft. distribution center and overseeing all areas of the production and warehouse operations.

Consolidated company’s labor resources by undertaking the following roles:

Act within capacity as Human Resource manager for Loudon location to oversee and conduct all recruitment, employee orientation and disciplinary actions for all employees (currently 26 on staff) as well as recruitment and training of all management staff members.

Act within capacity as Facilities Manager and oversaw all facets of grounds and maintenance of property.

Increased average ROI in less than two years on all approved recommendations through fastidious conduct of research, development and proposal of new automation for all production lines during tenure as manager for utmost efficiency and safety.

Ensured an environment compliant with all safety and health regulations by developing and implementing company’s safety and health programs while working directly with OSHA’s Consultation Program through the NH DOL.

Awarded SHARP status from 2000 to present and received a formal citation from Governor Craig Benson in 2004 and one from Senator Kelly Ayotte in 2015. In addition, our safety achievements have been featured in several NH newspapers over the years.

Reduced company costs by well over $1M during tenure as manager since 1998 within role as sole decision maker for the purchasing of all materials, supplies and service providers for our daily operations and the maintenance/repairs for our facility and equipment.

Maintained company’s financial integrity by assuming responsibility for creation and management of multimillion dollar budget annually as well as many other facets of company’s accounting management.

Lessened company’s expenditures by meticulously maintaining inventory management as well as any reconciliation adjustments and explanations.

Managed affairs and act as company liaison with the United States Post Office for the mailing of 10,000,000+ publications per year for our customer orders.

PENNY PUBLICATIONS, LLC., Loudon, NH April 89 - March 1998

Production & Operations Supervisor

Furthered company’s revenue-generating processes through earnest management and oversight of all areas of the production and warehouse operations, including supervision of all incoming products and outgoing shipments.

Increased employee morale, production and output through persistent mentorship and supervision when providing initial training for all production and warehouse employees (17- 26 employees).

Coordinated company’s payroll services by handling, performing and distributing payroll prior to implementation of new electronic ADP check system.

Reduced company expenditures by conscientiously troubleshooting and maintaining all material handling equipment and production equipment.

Lessened company costs by developing, implementing and managing inventory controls.

Education & Distinctions

Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Administration & Management, 3.98 GPA, Granite State College, Concord, NH, Expected 2017

Associate of Science, Business Management / Computer Application & Networking, 4.0 GPA, New Hampshire Technical Institute, Concord, NH

Vice President’s Award for Academic Excellence

Member, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

Member, National Dean’s List, 2000 – 2002, 2002 – 2004

Certificate, Computers Certification

Certificate, Management Certification

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