Alan E. Nixon

cell 919-***-****

email: adij28@r.postjobfree.com

Dear Hiring Manager,

It is with great enthusiasm that I submit my professional resume. I am an analytical, mechanical, and technical individual with management, manufacturing, and sales skills that would prove to be valuable.

My career experience includes effectively managing daily operations, sales, and customer service. I have held Vice President, Operations, Sales Management, and Production Management positions.

My career focus has been continuous improvement and profitability while maintaining and training top-notch talent to enhance staff and company performance.

I look forward to meeting and becoming a part of your organization.

I can be reached at 919-***-****, and I am a Missouri resident. I would like to arrange an interview to discuss my skills.

Sincerely,

Alan E. Nixon

Alan E. Nixon

cell 919-***-****

email: adij28@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION AND ACHIEVEMENTS Roger Williams University, Bachelor of Science, Business Administration

Qualifications Summary: Detailed and results-oriented individual with strong analytical and entrepreneurial skills in operations, sales, and customer service. Adept leader in KPI management for business analysis. Progressive responsibility in dealing with operations management and sales.

*Sales training *Day to day operations *P&L and financial management *Production control *Inventory management *Continuous improvement *Lean manufacturing principles *Budgeting *Purchasing *ISO 9000/9001 knowledge *Client management *Performance management *Staffing *Staff development *Six Sigma knowledge *Multi-unit management *Metals manufacturing *Stamping *Die striking *Casting *Extrusion *Chemical milling *Machining *Forging *KPI Analysis

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Empire Today

2018

General Manager

The General Manager reviews and manages the markets’ operational procedures by providing the leadership, management, and vision necessary to ensure that each market has the processes, installers, and associates in place to effectively grow and achieve the markets’ revenue and profitability objectives. This position oversees an Office Manager, Installation Manager, Accounting, Customer Service Manager, Sales, warehouse staff and installation crews. The General Manager assesses potential risks based upon operational and financial evaluations. Based on those evaluations, they plan, organize, and implement operational and financial controls, system reporting, SOP’s, and policies to achieve the desired goals. They also identify, develop, and execute training procedures for market operations. Responsible for revenue of $9 million.

*Increased revenue by 20% and profits by 17%

*Highest company NPS Score

Photofabrication Engineering, Inc.

2015-2017

Regional Sales Manager

Precision and decorative metal parts manufacturer with two corporate divisions.

Manage sales for the East Coast. Direct client visits promoting fuel cell and power product solutions within the aerospace, medical, electronics, machining and promotional industries. Review precision drawings for projects. Obtain (NDA) non-disclosure agreement status for proprietary manufacturing. Analyze sales and KPI reports. Provide weekly feedback reports to home office. Oversee the client request for quotation process for the region. Manage expenses for travel and meetings.

*Regenerated dormant accounts by 20% increase in sales.

*Increase in new accounts by 25% *New RFQ’s of over $250,000 in the quotation pipeline.

Zale Corporation/ Helzberg, Sterling

2004-2015

Store Operations Manager/ Acting District Manager Manage daily operations of retail unit.

*Achieved a growth of over 20% over sales goal within 5 months. Turn-around of location from -10% deficit to surplus of 20%. * 45% increase in sales plan, 65% increase to LY sales

*Managed and trained multiple retail staff to meet or exceed corporate goals and win multiple Regional Management awards.

*Maintained high standards in Customer Service attention resulting in increase in business and customer recommendations.

R.Q.C., LTD./ REMBRANDT

2002-2004

General Manager/ Operations Director Daily operations of $26 million manufacturing and wholesale company. Created and patented a mass engraving mold saving the company man hours as well as improving production output. Worked with IT to generate manual inventory system change to computerized system, creating lower inventory cost and just in time methodology. Analyzing of company KPI reports. Managed production and manufacturing schedule and KPIs. *Managed and acted as General Contractor for 4800 sq. ft. addition onto existing structure from blueprints with architect, local and state permits and inspections, radiant concrete flooring, selecting and overseeing installation of state-of-the-art Johnson Controls mechanicals and electrical systems. *Achieved manufacturing productivity and inventory efficiency to maximize sales opportunities.

Hand & Hammer, Inc.

1997-2002

Vice President-Officer of Company

Oversee general operations of the company to include production, sales and marketing, customer service and shipping and receiving. Collaborate on production management for company.

Managed up to 40 Sales Representatives nationally with direct client sales. Initiated industry trade show participation to increase new account sales.

*increase of business by 75%.

*Increased manufacturing productivity through streamlining production and operations to meet increase in sales.

Colonial Mint

1/1996-12/1996

Vice President of Sales and Operations

Managed all daily operations including manufacturing and sales functions. Managed plant operations of custom and contract stamping, die striking, casting, and coining. Created marketing materials. Made client presentations. Achieved profitability through inventory management and operations efficiency.

*Turnaround effort in a one-year contract. Introduced new sales literature and trade show participation which resulted in turning profits from a negative to an 11% positive within the one-year term.

*Increased manufacturing efficiency by using in-house capabilities and cutting outside vendor cost.

MILITARY EXPERIENCE-U.S. ARMY RESERVES Engineering Command, Combat Engineering Specialist: Construction Supervisor, Weapons Specialist, Military Police, Airborne Civil Affairs *Honorable Discharge

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