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
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