Bilingual (English and Spanish) building materials leader with a proven track record of leadership.

  Experience managing diverse teams and performing well in both wholesale and retail environments.

  Strong background communicating effectively with homebuilders, contractors and vendors.

  Sound judgment with excellent listening, verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

  Stellar time management, attention to detail and organizational skills, including prioritizing tasks.

  Demonstrated ability to work well independently as well as part of a team.

  Proficient with Microsoft Excel.

  Veteran, United States Air Force.

> Team Building/Leadership > Operations Management > Multi-Location Management
> Staff Training & Development > Production Management > Inventory Management

> Interviewing & Hiring > Credit/Collections Management > Estimating

Title, Spring Lake Park Lumber Spring Lake Park, MN 2009-Aug. 2016

  Led a team of eight personnel, including interviewing candidates and hiring new personnel.

  Successfully increased the customer base by generating consistent sales, including up-selling clients.

  Hired subcontractors to support the installation team, often under stressful production timelines.  

  Maintained responsibility for $1.5 million in receivables while managing credit operations.

  Built relationships with vendors to secure favorable terms and agreements.

Title, Rum River Lumber Co. Coon Rapids, MN 1997-2009

  Supervised a diverse team of up to six staff members to maximize their potential and excel.

  Reviewed staff contributions, identifying areas for improvement or terminating those for underperformance.

  Established prices that maximized gross profit margins and to remain competitive in the marketplace.

  Provided business and software training to managers of multiple locations.

  Developed and maintained aged reports and accounts receivable reports.

Completed multiple seminars regarding products, inventory control and sales management.