PAUL KENDRICK
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Experienced sales professional with over 10 years of experience in logistics, retail, and B2B sales. Motivated self-starter able to quickly adapt to any circumstance and rise to any occasion. Looking to grow my career by combining my marketing education, sales experience, and ability to connect with a wide range of people to support the growth of an organization.
Work Experience
Store MANAGER, FOOT LOCKER
May 2019 – Present
●Forecast weekly sales revenue and budget hours to optimize store success
●Coach sales associates on selling styles, company regulations, and shipping guidelines
●Implement floor set changes to meet visual merchandising standards and deadlines
●Achieved Team of the Week for 9 of the first 10 weeks at current store placement
●Set store record of achieving Team of the Month for 2 months in a row, exceeding multiple revenue, customer experience, and online order records
●Current participant in Who’s Next Management Training Program
LOGISTICS COORDINATOR, GIORGIO GORI
January 2019 – May 2019
●Received, validated, and input shipping instructions for all domestic/international Jack Daniels shipments within warehouse and vendor deadlines
●Maintained strong client and vendor relationships to ensure smooth transportation, minimize delays, and ensure all discrepancies are addressed in a timely manner
●Prepared and disseminated all necessary Ocean Export documents, including bills of lading, certificates, licenses, etc.
●Complied with all legal requirements for origin and destination (USDA, FDA, etc.) and filed EEI/AES with US Customs
VESSEL RECONCILIATION SPECIALIST, HAMBURG SUD
October 2017 – November 2018
●Maintained US Customs schedules for all sailing vessels
●Created daily reports for rate changes, vessel schedules, invoices, etc.
●Researched and distributed daily vessel locations for domestic and international freight
●Reviewed bills of lading for accurate names and addresses to ensure accurate SFC invoicing
●Created and implemented a new process to streamline vessel location updates, saving thousands of revenue dollars lost to incorrect billing
LOGISTICS ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE, TOTAL QUALITY LOGISTICS
April 2016 – March 2017
●Built and managed a book of business of 15+ clients through cold calls and warm leads
●Averaged $8,000 in freight and 500 sales calls weekly
●Developed client relationships as single point of contact for all sales, accounting, billing, and customer service needs
●Earned Top Sales Intern in July 2015
Education
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, JACKSONVILLE UNIVERSITY
●Major: Marketing, completed 90/120 credits
●Expected completion date: June 2022
Military Experience
GAS TURBINE ENGINE TECHNICIAN, UNITED STATES NAVY
April 2006 – March 2011
●Lead Oil Lab Technician on ship’s Engineering Team
●Refueled helicopters and maintained ship’s fuel usage logs
●Tested lubricating oil and distillate fuels for contamination, neutralization and precipitation
●Collaborated with team members to build scenarios for drills
Additional Activities
VOLUNTEER, SHAREBABY
May 2020 - Present
●Support efforts to provide diapers and other resources for babies and families in Baltimore city
●Sort and organize baby clothing into predefined categories for inclusion in baby bundles
●Accurately pack and label baby bundles for distribution through partner organizations
●Partner with community members to distribute diapers at local elementary schools