Results Oriented Business Manager

DAVID C. VAN HOEVER **********@*****.***

**** ****** **** **., ******** Garden, NC 27313 H: 336-***-**** C: 336-***-****

QUALIFICATIONS_________________________________¬¬____________________________

Degreed results-oriented professional with background in P&L, operations, strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, expense management, marketing, human resource functions, training, quality management, customer service, trouble shooting and negotiating.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE__________________________________________________

S.P. Richards Company [Division of Genuine Parts Co.]; Greensboro, NC 2008-2009

Operations Manager. Daily operation of $31M, 40 employee, high-volume distribution center. Conducted strategic planning, decision making and provided rapid response to customer issues. Accountable for financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, goal attainment and personnel mgmt.

• Saved $75,000 annually through optimizing truck delivery routes.

• Reduced overtime costs $60,000 annually by rearranging personnel and functions.

O Henry, Inc.; Greensboro, NC 1993-2008

Chief Operating Officer (1995-2008). Managed all operations of $30 million wholesale operation serving six states. Developed, implemented operations and sales strategies. Managed staff of 110. Operational direct reports: purchasing, accounting, human resources, warehouse, trucking, sales.

• Led $10M conversion of warehouse from manual operation to fully automated conveyor operation, saving $600,000 in annual labor costs.

Vice President of Marketing (1993-1995). Managed purchasing department in preparation for taking over day to day operations.

• Achieved measurable improvements in fill rate and inventory turns without increasing inventory investment.

Midwest Wholesale, Inc.; Mason City, IA 1981-1993

Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing (1986-1993). Managed, directed sales force covering four states resulting in $10 million sales annually. Responsible for all product selection, pricing and promotional activities.

• Managed consistent 5-6% annual sales growth.

• Increased margin to 26% from historical margins of 23-24%.

• Member of Board of Directors with budget responsibility.

• Successfully negotiated with labor union when they tried to organize workforce.

Marketing Manager (1982-1986). Formed marketing and graphics department.

• Produced a 500-page full line catalog yearly.

• Created consumer sales flyers, sell sheets, and product promotions.

Outside Sales Representative (1981-1982). Served eastern Iowa sales territory calling on 200 retail customers.

• Achieved 15% increase on sales volume of $3 million.

EDUCATION and PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS________________________________

University of Iowa; Iowa City, IA. Bachelor of Business Administration

Office Products Wholesalers’ Association (OPWA); Past President, Board of Directors Member

Wholesale Stationers Association (WSA); Past Board of Directors Member

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