Robert M. Paradis

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Home Address: *** *** ******** **. ***********, CT 860-***-****

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Business - Saint Anselm College, Manchester, NH (May 2009)

Course Highlights: Financial Management, Human Resource Management, Financial/Cost Accounting, Management Science, Marketing, Advertising, Statistics, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, International Business Management, QuickBooks course, Intermediate Excel course, Intermediate Spanish. Completed regionally recognized Humanities Program including courses in philosophy & literature.

Computer Skills: Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Metaltraq, POS & AS400

Employment

Yarde Metals, Inc., Southington, CT (July 2010 – Present)

Group Operations Manager – Sheet Building (October 2016 – Present) Successfully lead 42 associates on 3 shifts while reporting to the Director of Operations and President of the company. Responsible for the safe operation, planning, quality and productivity of all areas within the Sheet Building. Direct supervisors, group leaders, planner, admin, maintenance tech and floor associates to meet corporate goals and expectations. Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives to keep an efficient lean work flow. Successfully hit strict daily company metric goals in overtime allocation, on time deliveries, throughput volume and lead times. Appropriately staff up areas of heavier workload. Cross train associates in an effort to fill voids and reduce overtime expense. Facilitate the needs of the floor associates while keeping them compliant to company policies, and up to date on news and safety huddle topics.

MRO Buyer & Freight Services Manager (November 2014 – October 2016) Managed all non-metal purchases for the company (i.e. packaging supplies, office supplies, warehouse equipment, etc.). Analyzed the consumption and established re-order points for all department/branch locations. Identified and interviewed suppliers to negotiate competitive pricing on products and services. Leveraged the company’s usage, large spend capabilities and reputation to achieve the highest value from our vendors. Reviewed annual spend levels and compared year over year expenses. Coordinated, quoted and scheduled LTL/TL deliveries with outside freight companies. Researched, submitted, resolved freight claims. Served as back up to our Fleet Supervisor. Oversaw all company leased vehicle contracts. Managed all of the scrap metal sales for the company. Evaluated departmental work processes that pertain to the MRO Buying Department. Reported directly to the President.

Accountant (October 2013 – October 2014) Analyzed and reconcile general ledger accounts. Prepare worksheets, journal entries and daily reports. Review exception reports and assess the reasonableness and accuracy of adjustments. Approve AR refunds and voucher freight bills. Reconcile large cash accounts and petty cash. Complete the bulk of month end duties and report directly to the Controller.

Credit Representative (March 2011 – September 2013) Managed roughly 1,000 accounts totaling $8 million for collection. Successfully meet company’s DSO figure, as well as keep past due balances of over 90 day % under company’s goal. Extend, retract and deny lines of credit based on analyzing credit reference information. Work cooperatively with the Sales team to reduce credit losses and increase the earnings of the company by providing the highest level of customer service via fax, email and phone.

Material Handler (July 2010 – February 2011) Operated forklifts, Raymond side-loaders and overhead cranes to pull aluminum, stainless steel and brass bar stock for the saws.

Side Interests

Kokomo’s Restaurant Old Lyme, CT (May 2019 – Present)

Partner – Grown sales to $700,000 in the first 5 months of business being open. Provide direction to the General Manager and Assistant Manager. Work alongside my partner to build the brand of the restaurant, increase business sales, meet the needs of our guests and make sure we are financially sound, hitting all target percentages in food, liquor, labor costs. Provide direction to our third party website and social media teams to promote and create our personal brand. Oversee all restaurant purchases of equipment, furniture, liquor, food, paper goods, small wares, etc. Negotiate pricing with all of our food and liquor distributors based on usage.

Purify Pools Southington, CT (May 2016 – Present)

Owner/Operator – Grown sales to $30,000/year in a 5 month season of business. Run a small, sole proprietorship, seasonal pool cleaning and maintenance company. We provide biweekly services in pool cleaning and chemical balancing of above ground and in ground pools. Open and close pools. Swap out old liners and filters for new models. Oversee all chemical and hardware purchases. Negotiate pricing with distributors. Quote and schedule jobs.

Junk Bear Southington, CT (October 2019 – Present)

Owner/Operator – Junk removal business that specializes in bulk pick up for residential and small businesses. My roles consist of marketing, quoting, booking, scheduling, building a brand and overall growth of the business. Customer Service is the top priority.

Extracurricular

Member of the Saint Anselm College Football Team: (August 2005- May 2009)

Balanced a rigorous academic schedule while playing a Division II sport and working on campus in the Library and Gym.

Professional and personal references available upon request.

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