Project Management Business Development
Resume:
Ed McAlister
Managerial Profile
************@******.*** • 864-***-****
LinkedIn • Greenville, SC 29617
PROFILE
Accomplished and results-driven
professional with 15+ years of experience
and proven track record of achieving
significant business growth.
Demonstrated success in strategic
product launches, exclusive distribution
agreements, and market expansion
initiatives. Expertise in driving sales,
optimizing profit margins, and improving
operational efficiency. Recognized for
establishing premier brands and
increasing market share in competitive
industries. Astute leader skilled in
initiating and implementing innovative
procedures in specialized fields,
contributing to advancements in
operational efficiency and industry
standards.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Project Management
Product Development
Team Coordination
Operations Management
Relationship Building
Business Development
Strategic Planning
Training & Development
People Management
Inventory Control
Customer Satisfaction
Budget Management
Site Inspection
Asset Management
Risk Assessment
Contract Negotiation
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Managing Director, 2008 – Present
Wynnsong Farm, Greenville, SC
Revamp farm infrastructure by constructing over 4000 feet of field fencing, clearing brush around a three-acre lake, and removing dead trees. Build a barn for tractor storage and workshop space, and revitalize an old barn.
Create 800-foot gravel drive through dense woods and seasonal wetlands. General Manager, 2007 – 2008
The Southern Mulch Company, LLC, Spartanburg, SC
Led and oversaw all retail and recycling operations at multiple sites, managing personnel, inventory, and assets. Monitored inventory costs, ensuring optimal levels across multiple locations. Authored and regularly updated The Southern Mulch Employee Handbook and comprehensive procedures encompassing all aspects of retail and internal operations.
Drove 15% average increase in retail sales during challenging market downturn, concurrently implementing inventory reduction measures and minimizing employee turnover to establish a skilled and reliable workforce.
Identified the necessity of integrating POS with accounting systems and successfully brought repetitive accounting tasks in-house, yielding estimated annual savings of $60K.
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ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Director of Retail Sales - American Fab, Inc., Greenville, SC
Strategically positioned American Fab for the successful launch of a new product line via traditional distribution channels, enhancing market presence and potential growth.
Principal and Consultant - Interweld Technology, Inc., Dallas, TX
Skillfully negotiated with an Italian consumable manufacturer, securing exclusive rights for the distribution of products in the United States.
Managing Partner/Treasurer - Janicor LLC., Dallas, TX
Revitalized company performance by tripling sales, enhancing profit margins by 18%, accelerating cash flow through a reduction in receivables from 60 to 45 days, and elevating employee productivity by 20%. President - Arc South Corporation, Dallas, TX
Drove substantial business growth, scaling annual revenue from $10M to $45M and achieving 100% increase in revenue within a three-year timeframe.
Sales Engineer - Alloy Rods Corporation, Middle East and Houston, TX
Elevated Alloy Rods to premier brand status and markedly expanded market share through strategic initiatives and effective brand positioning.
Director of Welding Services - Duke Energy Company, Charlotte, NC
Pioneered and implemented innovative welding procedures for the construction and maintenance of hydroelectric, nuclear, and fossil fuel plants, contributing to advancements in operational efficiency and industry standards. EDUCATION
Master of Science in Welding Engineering - The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH Project Management Professional
Project Management Institute
Bachelor of Science in Welding Engineering – Le Tourneau College, Longview, TX Author of “Automation and Advances in Flux Cored Arc Welding"
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