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Work Experience

September **** – Present

American Freight, Columbia, SC

Operations Manager

• Consistently and accurately assessed inventory to maintain a high level of quality control and salability

• Enterprise Risk Management - reduced expenses, maximized profit, minimized loss, increased efficiency, increased customer satisfaction

• Managed warehouse - delivery, receiving and inventory management

• Scheduling at all levels

• Enterprise Resource Planning - consistent and constant communication with all departments

• Employed maintenance management solutions, support diagnosis for repair and/or replacement (as needed) all equipment

• Problem Solving - looks beyond the obvious and does not stop at the first answer

• Learn quickly when facing new problems, and a versatile learner

• Enjoys the challenge of unfamiliar tasks; quickly grasps the essence and the underlying structure of anything.

• Self-driven for results - consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented

June 2022 – Aug 2023

Summit Lockers, Inc., Columbia, SC

Director of Production & Warehouse Manager

• Lead, recruit, develop, coach and schedule a team of 14 direct reports and collaborate with company executives, business development, and support team in production of $5.8M annual sales

• Project Manager for 25 production jobs at any given moment in time, all at various stages in the production process

• Identified problematic issues and implemented innovative process improvements that resulted in 38% reduction in production backlog

• Ensure compliance with corporate, health and safety, security, accuracy and quality protocols, procedures and standard.

• Direct domestic and global distribution for diverse spectrum of public and private sector clientele

• Outstanding organization, decision-making, coordination, communication, customer service, documentation, and problem- solving capabilities

• Expert in optimization of warehouse management, utilization, procedures, and best practices including stock control and reconciliation with data storage

• Manage warehouse in compliance with company policies and vision to ensure all standards and rules are followed for LTL and freight.

• Synchronizes and ensures timely shipping, receiving, warehousing, distribution, and maintenance, including all aspects of building updating and maintenance.

• Teach, supervise, operate and maintain ONSRUD CNC technologies including FANUC software, SCM Startech Endbore Machine, 8ft-fork forklift, and other ancillary production machinery

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, Word, Excel Matthew L. Isola

803-***-****

ad1967@r.postjobfree.com

Lexington, SC 29073

Education

• 2023 - Bachelor of Arts

Interdisciplinary Studies

• Currently 116 credits toward

Business Management, Marketing,

Accounting, Customer Service and

Education

• University of South Carolina

Hobbies

• Life Coach

• Personal Growth Public Speaker

• Cross-Fit team building

• Running

• Drawing, Painting

• Topiary Sculpting

• Aspiring Jeopardy Champion

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Work Experience, cont’d

February 2010 – February 2022

Turf Pros, Inc., Columbia, SC

Owner and President

• Chief executive, strategist, and leader of a small business that delivered inspired, informed and innovative Real Estate Rehab/ Landscape Design and Installation solutions across a wide spectrum of non-profit, commercial and residential markets

• Led the design, formulation, contracting and execution of numerous environmentally friendly commercial and residential projects throughout the region

• Balanced landscape design style through the marriage of science and imagination to exceed each client’s vision

• Primary collaborator and communicator between clients and employees

• Ensured completion of work within budget, on time, and in compliance with safety and quality standards

April 1998 – November 2008

The Money Source, Inc

Senior Mortgage Originator in SC & NC

• Lead, coach, mentor and manage a team of 16 reports in NC and a team of 15 reports in SC, to ensure top performance of all team members in achieving desired results while finding efficient and effective solutions that create overall organizational value.

• Responsible for sales activity, ensuring volume and goals are achieved in assigned specific communities. Assisting in implementing sales goals and training programs as needed to meet division’s goals.

• Assists and guides Mortgage Originators with sales techniques to achieve maximum sales and customer satisfaction results.

• Responsible for ensuring that all New Home Consultant’s coordinate regularly with other field and office associates to warrant timely closings and satisfied homeowners.

• Responsible for tracking and issuance of regular sales reports.

• Reviews and monitors New Home Consultants paperwork to ensure accuracy and compliance with all division guidelines regulations and state/federal regulations.

• Meet with and interview prospective customers, brokers, NHCs, and other referral sources at homebuilding communities or other convenient locations to collect and analyze customer financial information. April 1991 - June 1994

United States Navy USS Long Beach CGN-9

3rd Class Petty Officer Rescue Swimmer

• Recipient of Kuwait Liberation Medal

• Participant of Operation DESERT SHIELD and DESERT STORM

• Supervised crews and operated equipment during cargo handling operations

• Supervised and participate in damage control operations under combat conditions.

• Responsible for the safety of 800-1000 sailors aboard the USS Long Beach CGN-9 in cases of man overboard

• Rescuing civilians in the Philippines, August 1992 Volcanic eruption in participate in damage control operations under combat conditions.

• Responsible for the safety of 800-1000 sailors aboard the USS Long Beach CGN-9 in cases of man overboard

• Rescuing civilians in the Philippines, August 1992 Volcanic eruption in collaboration with other forces.

• Delivering aid and supplies to the Philippines in humanitarian operations.

• Participated in saving people aboard capsized vessel in the Straits of Hormuz.

Matthew L. Isola

803-***-****

ad1967@r.postjobfree.com

Lexington, SC 29073

Team Culture – Values

• Set realistic expectations – Creates a

constant state of success

• Motivation - does not come before

work. You work, you succeed, you

create motivation

• Stewardship – what we do today

matters for every moment moving

forward

• Consistency – firm, fair, listener

• Compassionate –you must know your

team on an individual intimate level

• Celebrate small victories - goal

oriented

• There are no failures - invitations to

growth

• Don’t take life to serious -create calm

positive work environment

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