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ANTHONY SMITH

Fort Wayne

Summary

Results-oriented Operations Manager with over 8 years of experience driving efficiency across diverse industries. Expert in team coordination and collaboration with external consultants and mid-level management, achieving a 19% cost reduction through waste elimination initiatives. Proficient in process revitalization, contributing to nearly doubled revenue growth. Committed to leveraging extensive operational expertise to enhance organizational performance and profitability.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Manager

Almco Steel Products & United Truck Parts
06.2024 - Current
  • Directed or coordinated financial or budget activities to fund operations and maximize investments.
  • Implemented innovative strategies that reduced operating costs by 21% while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.
  • Enhanced vendor base and significantly raised sales, leading to revenue growth from $700k to nearly $1.6M.
  • Strengthened vendor partnerships through skilled negotiation, achieving competitive rates.
  • Recognized opportunities for business practice enhancements and coordinated with departments to create actionable plans.

Logistics Manager

Universal Logistics Inc
11.2023 - 06.2024
  • Provided oversight to ensure daily operations ran efficiently and effectively overseeing 25 employees
  • Developed and managed logistics strategies to improve the efficiency of operations.
  • Analyzed data to identify trends in customer demand and adjusted supply chain accordingly.
  • Coordinated the scheduling of deliveries based on customer needs while optimizing resources utilization.

Sales Manager

Kunes RV
06.2021 - 11.2023
  • Trained, coached, and mentored sales personnel to ensure success in their roles.
  • Enhanced overall sales performance by implementing a new process, achieving a 19% increase.
  • Organized trade shows and other events as a means of increasing visibility in the marketplace.
  • Developed sales plans, goals, strategies and objectives to achieve team goals and revenue objectives.

Manager

Texas Roadhouse
05.2017 - 06.2021
  • Monitored staff performance and addressed issues. Enforced customer service standards and resolved customer problems to uphold quality service.
  • Supervised team of over 50 staff members, enhancing their skills through targeted training.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Trained employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Finance -

University of Northern lowa

Associate of Arts in Business Administration -

lowa Valley Community College - Marshalltown Community College

Skills

  • Sales Negotiation Acumen
  • Operational Leadership
  • Budget Management
  • Process Optimization
  • Vendor Relationship Management
  • Coaching and Guidance
  • Report Analysis Skills
  • Leadership and Conflict Resolution

Accomplishments

  • Awarded Academic All-American and Team Captain honors for MCC Basketball
  • Five-time recipient of "Salesperson of the Month" at Kunes RV before becoming Sales Manager
  • Exceeded targets for growth at United Truck Parts

Timeline

Operations Manager

Almco Steel Products & United Truck Parts
06.2024 - Current

Logistics Manager

Universal Logistics Inc
11.2023 - 06.2024

Sales Manager

Kunes RV
06.2021 - 11.2023

Manager

Texas Roadhouse
05.2017 - 06.2021

Associate of Arts in Business Administration -

lowa Valley Community College - Marshalltown Community College

Bachelor of Arts in Finance -

University of Northern lowa
ANTHONY SMITH