Branch Manager

Dennis Todd Allen

Cell - 228-***-**** ***** Warren Drive

Gulfport, MS 39503

********@*****.***

Career Objective An Executive Management Position utilizing my extensive "Management" experience, proven track record, strong background in "Leadership and Organizational Management", as well as documented accomplishments in "Budgeting and Financial Control".

Summary Results-oriented leader offering 15+ years of experience, recognized for successful business tactics and strategies, demonstrating management expertise while implementing initiatives to meet company objectives and contributing to bottom line; Exceptional leadership skills, tested and proven in diverse environments; proven ability to conceptualize solutions to a broad spectrum of management challenges.

Experience

2006 to Present Branch Manger/GM Construction Equipment Division

Daily Equipment Company, Inc.., Biloxi, MS

Responsible for managing day to day “fleet” operations of branch sales, leasing, service, scheduling, inventory control and financial management of the facility; including budgeting, cost/trend analysis and marketing of forklift and construction equipment while keeping customer service/satisfaction as top priority

2004 to 2006 A&P Mechanic

Lear Siegler, Inc., Biloxi, MS

Total Aircraft Mechanic working on U.S. Air Force C-130 Hurricane Hunter Aircraft from minor maintenance to major overhaul (back shop and flightline operations); FAA Certified Aircraft and Powerplant License

2003 to 2004 Owner/President

CET Industries, Inc., Jasper, GA

Produced all aspects of business administration/management functions including accounting, contract writing and negotiations, budgeting, etc.; Updated company computer based programs for production and job control; Performed all financial tracking; Analyzed monthly trends to effectively increase profit margins and reduce expenses; Oversaw and maintained high quality customer service; Developed weekly, monthly and annual sales and job forecasting's; Performed all human resources responsibilities including associate hiring, termination, taxes, etc.; Set sales and production goals to maintain company growth.

2002 to 2003 General Manager Trainee

Fireside Log Homes, Ellijay, GA

Designed and implemented new dealership program to better build the "Outside Dealer Sales Division" and increase communication between project managers, dealers and potential new customers; Trained for GM position while developing an understanding of organizational operations and knowledge of all departments; Oversaw operations of sales, accounting, inventory control, warehousing, design and production, totaling 27 associates; Worked with accounting to reduce expenses and increase profit margins through means of weekly analysis of company financial operations; Improved customer relations through increased training in job-specific areas.

1998 to 2002 Distribution Center Manager

TMX AIN Plastics, Inc., Marietta, GA

Managed all aspects of 73,000 square foot plastics distribution center; Coordinated daily and weekly production/distribution shipments for ten additional facilities; Ensured customer satisfaction of shipment; Promoted quality within the facility by implementing "High Standards of Production" guidelines; Managed all logistics of material to be shipped and received within the facility from Miami to Michigan; Managed $8.6 million of inventory including semi-annual inventories; Purchased, maintained and negotiated the lowest prices for all materials within the NDC; Designed work order tracking system using Microsoft Access, reducing loss by up to 90%; Designed parts with Alpha Cam CAD and set up CNC Router for production operation; Oversaw total production of three CNC table saws, one sheer press and one CNC production router to meet daily production schedules

1996 to 1998 Distribution Center / Inventory Manager

Hudson's Salvage, Inc., Hattiesburg, MS

Reported directly to CEO, Vice President and Vice President of Operations; Managed three separate warehouse production facilities until July 1998, then consolidated into a single facility totaling 388,000 square feet; Assisted in layout and design of storage system; Coordinated and supervised shipping and receiving of all merchandise into the warehouse facility and to sixteen retail stores in southern Mississippi, Alabama and Minnesota; Communicated with all store managers and assistant managers to ensure merchandise arrived at each facility in the most efficient and timely manner possible; Implemented and supervised computerized inventory control procedures for over $18,000,000 of staged inventory to improve the overall proficiency of inventory expenses; Negotiated contracts with vendors for lowest rates possible.

1985 to 1997 Jet Engine Mechanic / Supervisor

U.S. Air Force, Worldwide

(6 years active Air Force & 6.5 years Air National Guard) Accomplished all aspects of back shop jet engine repair, maintenance, warehousing, inventory and tracking; flight line trainer for jet engines on F-16 aircraft; crew chief for F-16 aircraft; Two (2) years in DCM Complex working with QA to insure aircraft safety procedures were met; Satellite Communications (SATCOM) Electronics field training

Education

2005 American InterContinental University Online Buckhead, GA

BBA-E, Business Administration / Management GPA: 3.89 - Magna Cum Laude

Community College of the Air Force Worldwide

Some College Course Completed, Aircraft Powerplant Technology

• Aircraft Power Plant Studies

• Technical Studies

• Some Core Classes

• Total of 64 Credit Hours towards Associates in Aircraft Power Plant Technologies

Skills • Management, administration and operations experience with over seven years in the distribution/warehousing and logistics industry

• Organizational skills

• Strong research analysis, and problem solving skills

• Possess a strong, persistent and reliable personality and attitude

• Exceptional versatility and adaptability while upholding the highest level of integrity

• Proven leadership ability with as many as 150 associates in processing environment

• Job tasking, scheduling and tracking experience

• Perform quick situation analysis and decisions for stabilization and organization

• Maintained high levels of inventory control and tracking up to $18 million

• Incorporate procedures to streamline production, reducing costs while not losing production goals

• Contract negotiations and writing

• Proficient in EXCEL, Word, Access, QuickBooks, Works, Alpha Cam CAD, Outlook and PowerPoint software's with over 15 years of experience

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