Brent Knepper

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Greensburg, IN **240

812-***-****

adcr7d@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE

Strong operation skills with high influence in sales and customer service. Great facilitator working together on a team to achieve maximum results.

EXPERIENCE

Field Operations Manager, Gustave Larson, Indianapolis, IN — 2015- 2020

Managed the East Region which consisted of 13 stores in Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, and Illinois. Responsibilities included personnel, inventory, sales, budgeting, operational efficiencies, and facilities. Biggest accomplishment was in 2019 reaching $40 million in revenue while reducing costs by $1.2 million over 2018. As a result Net profit increased by 40% in the East region.

Purchasing/ Store Manager, Superior Distribution, Indianapolis, IN — 2010-2015

Main responsibility included managing inventory and procurement of products. Created processes to reduce the number of buyers by 2 while reducing inventory by $4 million. This was done by working with the manufacturers on movement of obsolete inventory, streamlining delivery processes, and reducing overstock. Superior Distribution was then purchased by Gustave Larson.

Procurement Specialist, Kroger Manufacturing, Greensburg, IN -2005 -2010

Procured packaging materials for the manufacturing process. This included securing new vendors, ordering of products, and reducing working capital affected by inventory.

Residential Installer, Dial One, Columbus, IN -2004 - 2005

Started as a helper then moved into a Lead installer doing change outs of residential HVAC equipment.

EDUCATION

Indiana University, Bloomington, IN - 2006 Bachelors in Business with a concentration in Marketing and Management.

SKILLS

One of 12 people nominated to be part of “Larson Emerging Leaders”. Great listener and critical thinker. Works great in a team especially in problem solving. Passionate about life, work, and winning.