Timothy Rowland
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Lake Odessa MI 48849 *************@*****.***
Executive Summary
Accomplished Manager with extensive experience in front-of-house and back-of-house operations. Proven ability to cut costs and decrease staff turnover.
Core Qualifications
Inventory control Team Leadership
Employee scheduling Training and Development
Staff development Distribution Management
Policy/program development Operations Management
Employee scheduling Budgeting
Professional Experience
A.D. Transport Express March 2006 to June 2012
Professional Driver
Canton MI
Delivered Chrysler parts to dealers throughout US.
Van Eerden Trucking October 2003 to March 2006
Professional Driver
Byron Center MI
Delivered office furniture to dealers and jobsites throughout US.
Ace Trucking Company May 1994 to August 2003
Professional Driver
Moline MI
Delivered office furniture to dealers and jobsites throughout US.
Builders Square June 1991 to April 1994
Department Manager
Kentwood MI
Trained and scheduled employees, maintained relationships between customers, contractors and
suppliers. In a national kitchen cabinet contest, my associates and I placed 3rd, beating major
markets such as Miami FL, Houston TX, Chicago IL and Atlanta GA.
Clamshell Protection Systems March 1984 to March 1986
Co-owner / President
Kentwood MI
Designed and developed an internal locking and security system for van semi-trailers and straight
trucks. Developed business plan for sales and manufacturing.
Michigan Energy Management Systems July 1983 to March 1984
Partnership
Kentwood MI
Sold and coordinated installation of heating and cooling high efficiency devices for homes and
businesses. Obtained HUD contract for low income dwellings.
Alpha Mobile Homes May 1981 to June 1983
Assistant Sales Manager
Tulsa OK
Sales of used mobile homes. Negotiated advertising and financing.
White & White Surgical Supply March 1979 to June 1981
Shipping Manager
Grand Rapids
Directed strategic initiatives to achieve much needed accuracy that was required when supplying
Hospitals throughout Michigan. I was able to increase accuracy in shipments with a smaller crew
by utilising a common sense approach. We were able to increase customer service satisfaction
John F. Lawhon Furniture Warehouse & Showroom September 1972 to March 1979
Operations Manager
Kentwood MI
Started with company in 1972 as a receiver and worked my way up to Operations Manager. I was
responsible for $2,000,000 in inventory, $500,000 annual building budget and 150 employees.