Distribution Management Professional, with broad-based expertise in Material Handling, Inspections and Shipping & Handling while holding responsibilities for IT functions, seeking a challenging assignment

  Bachelor of Science in Accounting, additional college-level Financial studies and multiple corporate-sponsored training sessions and seminars in team building, leadership and public speaking as well as advanced manufacturing

  Demonstrable capabilities in meeting Controller responsibilities including developing month-end account balances and delivering aged inventory reporting

  Expertise in optimizing productivity and efficiency through strategic implementation of Lean Manufacturing practices; continually focus on achieving results and meeting goals and objectives

  Exceptional skills in utilizing IT to improve transportation and warehouse logistics, streamline workflow, manage inventory, provide sales support and maintain crucial customer relationships

  Highly proficient in overseeing inventory, audits and accounting activities in multiple locations, with particular strengths in directing work performance of personnel and serving in mentorship role by assisting individuals in identifying and achieving personal goals

  Technology: Infor SyteLine, SAP B1, UNIX, AS400, IBM Mainframes, Microsoft software, Networking, Security Systems

Reeves, Woodstock, GA 2002 Present

Distribution Manager/Warehouse Manager/Technical (IT) Manager

         Effectively perform all aspects of maintaining physical inventory as well as managing transportation requirements for warehouse/distribution locations in Georgia and North Carolina.

         Evaluate/streamline warehouse systems, workflow and procedures to successfully improve overall logistics capabilities, and designed warehouse and inventory location system in UNIX that provided increases in distribution and handling logistics actions.

         Steer IT management of computer systems and networks including email and network security for all organizational locations, i.e. Woodstock, Ball Ground, Gainesville, Atlanta and Charlotte. During 2014-2015 upgraded hardware and installed Infor SyteLine at all locations which was crucial to improving inventory management, sales support and customer relations.

         Also performed multiple accounting functions including managing payables, payroll and Sales Tax for Ohio-based stores.

Pillowtex/Fieldcrest Cannon, Mauldin, SC 1998 2002

Operations Manager

         Held comprehensive responsibilities for directing physical inventories and performing cycle counts and intra-company transfers while managing a 750,000 sq. ft. warehouse. Directed work performance of128 Receiving, Warehousing and Inventory Department personnel, developed monthly expense reports and budgets and reconciled all financial accounts.

o    By physically managing inventory was able to reduce financial variances between physical inventory and inventory reports, from $400,000 to $5,000 on $26M in inventory products.

o    Also streamlined department workflows in Receiving Department to reduce needed production shifts from three to one, therefore reducing operating costs.

         Diligently planned and managed budgets to support planned cost reductions, including lease negotiations and contracts, and saved organization $150K in annual labor costs.

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Springs Industries, Calhoun, GA 1987 1998

Production Manager-Finished Goods Department

         In this assignment designed/implemented workflow modifications affecting 42 personnel resulting in annual savings of $150,000 and reduced required labor time from seven to five days per week while increasing productivity; maintained zero loss time record for Department.

         Responsibilities included inspecting/tagging/reporting production from Dye House Department, purchasing all raw materials utilized by Department and working closely with print shop to assure supply of product labels.

         Served in supporting mentor role for Department personnel, providing advisement and counsel concerning identifying and reaching/exceeding goals; assisted two Associates with being promoted to office staff while another individual was promoted to Maintenance Department.

         Received crucial training in the Springs Production Management Program.

Inventory Control Manager-Cost Accounting Department

         Was tasked with performing physical inventories and audits for Performance Products Division consisting of seven warehouses at five separate locations. Supported Over Bill and Hold Department, designed updates for physical inventory systems and Bill and Hold System for Sheets Division, maintained inventory balances/adjustments for Sheets and Specialty Products, managed internal/external inventory audits, and for the Specialty Products Division tracked overseas-originating products to manufacturing and inventory sites.

Plant Controller/Accountant, Bath Fashions Division Bath Rugs

         Held responsibilities for providing month-end account balances, developing CPU weekly reports for manufacturing plant, performing special projects as directed by Vice President, developing Aged Inventory reports and implementing RF in the warehouse.

         Expertly developed line tracking of cased goods, designed cased goods pallets for Target stores, scaled inventory for Dye House utilization, and installed Kronos Time/attendance/door security for location.

Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA

Bachelor of Science, Accounting, 1993

North Georgia College

Finance Studies

Springs Industries

Process Manufacturing Training

Team Building Seminars

Former USA Track and Field President, South Carolina Association