KEVIN LAFOLLETTE

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Klafollette1@gmail ● 309-***-****

15+ years of initiating and delivering sustained results and effective change across a wide range

of industries, planning and implementing short- and long-range goals that maximize profits

through developing strategies that match customer profiles and requirements. An adaptable and transformational leader skilled in leading cross-functional teams to bring about fundamental change and improvement in strategy, process, and profitability.

EXPERIENCE

2012 – PRESENT

MANAGING DIRECTOR, LIFEPLUS MD

Conceptualized and implemented sales and operation strategies that set specific protocols, drive brand awareness, lead generation and customer acquisition while mitigating risk.

Patient acquisition and business development – surpassed goals by 50%

Added new and innovative services – 25% in additional profit

Digital and content target marketing to specific groups lowering cost and maximizing ROI

Improved industry standard for patient retention using patients’ specific objectives

Implemented time management techniques to maximize income revenues

Created all sales metrics to monitors all leads, conversions, and closings

Human Resource Manager leading and directing the routine functions of the HR department including hiring and interviewing staff, administering pay, benefits, and leave, and enforcing company policies and practices.

1995 – 2012

VICE PRESIDENT LOGISTICS MANAGER, MIDWEST MARKETING

National sales and distribution company offering products and services through outside sales representatives, dealers and B2B.

Responsible for overseeing the general operations of the warehouse and staff. Handled the recording and maintaining of inventory, controlling the movement of materials needed for production into the manufacturing process and out to warehouses, distributors, and dealers.

Supervised all salary and hourly personnel. Ensured safe completion of assigned tasked in accordance with established operation procedures.

Hired, trained, and progressively improved the People, Quality, Velocity and Cost performance.

Re-negotiated contracts with suppliers creating improved margins and turns

Designed regional and national plans and programs directly improving cost and efficiencies.

Direct liaison to international suppliers and imports

Ensured all inventory is received, processed, and stored in a safe, efficient, and timely manner.

1982 – 1995

VICE PRESIDENT LOGISTICS MANAGER SR. BUYER

BROWN’S SPORTING GOOD’S

Executive management directly involved in all aspects of retail operation; merchandising, buying, budgets, open to buys, store layout, marketing, advertising, store location and store management.

32 store chain with sales more than $75 million.

Managed and supervised all events associated with the product life cycle, including material acquisition, allocation, distribution, and delivery.

Responsible for overseeing the general operations of the warehouse and staff. Handled the recording and maintaining of inventory, controlling the movement of materials needed for production into the manufacturing process and out to warehouses and stores.

Coordinated and involved in monitoring inventory, purchasing, transportation and warehousing activities to maintain and expedite the supply chain. Organizing complex information flows and processes from the point of origin to consumption.

Developed budgets, product mixes and product margins

Expert in developing and working with designed open-to-buys

Improved company margins with a 6% increase

District manager over the largest district and sales volume in the company

Developed cooperative advertising programs with vendors; immediately lowering ad cost

Sr. Advisor for largest buying group in the USA

Negotiated oversees contracts improving delivery time, shipping costs and margins

EDUCATION

1980

ILLINOIS VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE, SCHOOL

Attended 2 years with focus on business economics.

SKILLS

● Creative planning ● Leading or directing a team

● Financial analysis ● Training and Supervision

● Lead generation and capturing ● Analytical and organizational skills

● Business Development ● Communication and relationship building

● Logistics Management

ACTIVITIES

Health and Wellness.

Board member for non-for-profit community sports programs; including fund raising and under privileged sponsorship programs.

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