DANTE RAMOS

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Orlando,Fl 32824 c3rsl3@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER FOCUS

SALES / DISTRIBUTION / OPERATIONS

PROFILE Technically competent, innovative professional with a strong background in sales, operations and distribution management for world-class organizations. Strong affinity for technology and a keen business sense for the application of emerging products to add value and expand market. Proven talent for identifying core business needs and translating into technical deliverables. Bilingual English and Spanish.

EXPERIENCE NEWARK ELECTRONICS San Juan, PR

Caribbean Technical Account Manager, 2006 to 2009

Broad line distributor of electronic, passive and interconnect components, test & measurement, production supplies and industrial controls to OEM, government, educational and industrial customers.

Promoted to rejuvenate stagnant market left unattended for five years as sales and technical specialist. Developed sales strategy creating new business and revitalizing 400 accounts in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean with direct responsibility for driving revenue, profit and customer satisfaction. Prepare proposals and presentations, bids and contracts; coordinate and monitor distribution and delivery. Responsible for all forecasted sales and service issues.

• Focused on Fortune 1000 corporations as well as medium sized private and public companies expanding market while building the foundation for new growth.

• Exceeded sales plan for 2006.

Corporate Warehouse/Facility Manager, 2004-2005

Stationed at Orlando, FL location, challenged to strategically direct the operational goals of central warehouse facilities and worldwide dispatch operations for electronic components with a focus on continuing improvement. Supervised 15 crew members; managed inventory and cycle counts for merchandise valued at $10 million; and administered all functions to ensure timely response and control, optimization of resources and processes within budget and customer service effectiveness levels to meet both urgent and planned sales goals. Prepared daily operational reports on shipped/received components, cycle count, system and fiscal count.

• Restructured warehouse facility and implementation of wireless scan picking. Improved warehouse layout, increased inventory and order fulfillment accuracy, workflow and eliminated overtime expenditures.

CAROLINA DOOR CONTROL, INC. Orlando, FL

Operations Manager/Service Sales Manager 2002 to 2004

Market leaders in door control hardware.

Served in broad capacity managing daily operations, logistics, warehouse, purchasing and inventory control. Planned and directed routing and scheduling of 10-member installation/service call team and dispatch operations while maintaining continuous contact with customer base responding to claims and issues. Actively cultivated productive relationship with customer base seeking opportunities to expand service, renew contracts and produce strong leads for referral business. Monitored and maintained fleet maintenance program for all company vehicles. Generated daily call, service and monthly expenditure reports.

• Restructured warehouse operations increasing work flow and output.

• Enhanced alliances with customer base and grew service sales 25% during tenure.

ARROW ELECTRONIC, INC. Arecibo, PR

Project Manager, 200*-****-**** to 2001

World's leading distributor of electronic components and computer products.

Advanced rapidly through a series of positions with dual reporting to branch offices in Tampa, FL and San Jose, CA. Focused accountability for strategic planning, implementation, and administration of sales and new business efforts as a supply channel partner for contract manufacturing. Managed key accounts with combined annual sales of $70 million. Led technical staff, inside planners and buyers; managed budgets; defined business requirements; and produced deliverables through formal project plans providing supply chain solutions for warehouse, electronic data interchange and materials planning. Managed project installations, troubleshooting and ensured optimum systems functionality. Active in Selectron in-plant company supply distribution operations.

• Initiated sub-contract service operations in Puerto Rico and met 100% sales expectations in 2001.

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Sales Account Manager, 1995-2000

Reported to the South Florida branch with responsibility for the acquisition and management of eight key accounts throughout the island representing 35% share of the $50 million Puerto Rico market. Accounts included Intel, Hewlett Packard, Sensormatic, Checkpoint and General Electric.

In-Plant Operations Manager, 1991-1995

Recruited by and reported to Dallas, TX branch to supervise start-up operations and direct the implementation of in-plant stockroom in Selectron formally known as DSC with full SPC accountability. Responsibilities included procurement of products for manufacturing following MRPII requirements, special packaging for Selectron automated production lines, programming and testing memory of logic devices and full accountability for maintaining 2,000+ line items. Provided technical support to the Engineering Department and managed $20 million inventory. Supervised the performance of 1 Product Manager, 1 Warehouse Supervisor and 6 employees.

• 25% of revenue generated was related to added value services.

• Reduced inventory levels and procurement costs from $2.7 million to $.5 million.

• Achieved #1 productivity rating out of 30 world-wide in-plant operations.

• Maintained the lowest physical inventory variances for 3 consecutive years.

THE NEW YORK HOSPITAL, Cornell Medical College New York, NY

Assistant Director of Pharmacy 1988 to 1990

The largest healthcare facility in New York City.

Directed material management, inventory control and purchasing operations for 1,200 bed hospital, requiring the supervision of 11 team members. Managed $12 million purchasing budget and directed a purchasing operation of 2,500 active line items. Reviewed and negotiated purchasing contracts and maintained inventory control levels in line with hospital policies and needs. Oversaw all aspects of the receipt, safeguarding, dispatching and distribution operation of products.

COCA-COLA USA New York, NY

Warehouse Distribution Manager 1986 to 1988

The company's largest distribution center servicing a tri-state area.

Oversaw warehouse (250K sq/ft) and distribution operations servicing small businesses in the Bronx and the Manhattan region with sales of over 5 million cases/year. Ensured product quality and distribution efficiency in compliance with company policies and procedures. Managed $3 million operational budget and loss control programs meeting all regulatory requirements. Supervised 30 employees and a fleet of 110 trucks.

• Key role in the enforcement of high quality service standards.

• Redesigned warehouse layout maximizing space capacity, improving work flow and production time.

WARNER LAMBERT, INC. Vega Baja, PR

Operations Supervisor 1982 to 1986

Fortune 500 pharmaceutical and consumer healthcare products, confectionary manufacturer.

Planned, organized and supervised operations of three warehouse facilities for Consumer, Bulk Material and Pharmaceutical products. Primary focus in the implementation of corrective action plans for inventory data entry activities and internal control practices. Ensured continuity of manufacturing operations by directing an accurate and timely flow of raw materials. Led finished goods shipping operations required by distribution centers and international affiliates. Maintained GMP standards and supervised 20-member staff.

• Instrumental in the design of a new bulk storage warehouse and new manufacturing warehouse, and a 75 foot cement link connecting old plant with new plant.

EDUCATION BALDWIN WALLACE COLLEGE Berea, OH

BBA Marketing and Management

SKILLS • Information Technology - Windows; MS Office (Excel, Word, Power Point), WordPerfect, Internet.

• Manufacturing Technology - AMAPS, MRP II Forecasting, JIT, TQC, KANBAN, Barcoding, GMP, Point of Use, EDI and Real Time

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