A position utilizing my extensive supervising experience, my proven inventory ca
pabilities, my computer skills, my accounting education, and well as my record o f cost reduction. QUALIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS * Employed analytic techniques to assess productivity and identify opportunities to improve systems and processes. * Hired, trained, and supervised staff devising a "promote from within" program, maximizing employee retention and improving productivity. * Implemented production line upgrades, resulting in 25% increased capacity. * Designed and implemented processes to produce new products, expanding capabili ty of factory production by 25%. * Employed statistical methods to measure and maintain quality objectively. * Established machining processes and utilized the latest tooling technologies t o reduce lead time and increase throughput efficiency. * Played a key role in streamlining daily business processes and increasing prod uctivity levels. * Streamlined operations and broadened infrastructure to facilitate growth. EXPERIENCE Warehouse Supervisor - 2007 - 2009 Gulf Coast Decking / Bullion Coatings, Katy, TX * Ensured timely shipments to customers according to their specifications * Ensured raw product weights matched production specifications * Reported information through formal and informal methods * Reviewed current procedures and implemented new or revised procedures resultin g in a 25% reduction in calibration and maintenance expenses * Expedited operations that delay and alter schedules * Coordinated machinery maintenance schedules and building facilities * Created procedures for handling orders * Procured inventory from selected vendors, coordinating all deliveries and sche duling inbound orders with the receiving department * Received orders and prepared merchandise for shipping * Skilled in all aspects of warehousing and inventory control Owner / Operator - 2003 - 2007 HCS, Houma, LA * Negotiated terms for new construction projects, bidding private and publicly f unded projects * Supervised crews of up to 10 master carpenters, journeymen drywall hangers, fo undation and general laborer personnel * Secured all required permit approvals * Managed all aspects of a commercial and residential construction company that specialized in fencing and light construction * Supervised up to 20 employees involved in the construction of commercial and r esidential fencing * Negotiated and secured equipment and materials for each project * Ensured compliance with local building codes, permit requirements, and safety regulations, installed telephones, hired and supervised subcontractors as needed , scheduled inspectors, and worked effectively within strict budgets * Added a new bath and new kitchen, renovated the living room, bedrooms, and oth er living space, removed plaster, sheetrock, complete replumbing and rewiring, a nd leveled the structure * Oversaw carpenters, welders, installers, and a sales representative Administrative Assistant - 1993 - 2003 R & H Quality Refractory Service, Sulphur, LA * Provided wide range of administrative and clerical duties in the worksite fiel d office. * Managed advertising, accounts, inventory / purchasing requirements * Managed all administration functions for manufacturer of automotive components and distributor to domestic and international clients * Handled product orders with attention to detail * Key accountabilities included administrative functions (activity reports, ad-h oc reports, expense reports, confidential correspondence, presentation developme nt, and scheduling/calendar maintenance) combined with event planning and coordi nation (travel arrangements, conference-call scheduling, meeting planning, promo tional events, and collateral-material preparations) * Managed all administrative facets of field office, including electronic coordi nation and scheduling (time sheets, travel) for all field office professionals, conference/meeting scheduling, mail distribution, production coordination, resea rch and ordering of all office supplies and services and supervision of 5 inter- telephone lines * Maintained up-to-date insurance industry articles and information databases; p rocess memos, letters, faxes, agreements, and contracts * Performed comprehensive interviewing, training and supervision of staff EDUCATION AA, Accounting - 1994 Houston Academy of Career Development, Houston, TX GPA: 3.0 SKILLS * Inventory Management * Purchasing * Procurement * On-time Delivery * Inventory and Materials Management * Inventory Control * Facilities and Equipment Control * Management / Leadership * Building Maintenance System (BMS) * New Product Introduction * Quality and Performance Improvement * Scheduling * Shipping/Receiving * Warehouse Management * Planning * Procedures * Internet Explorer * E-Mail * QuickBooks * MS Office Professional * MS FrontPage * Internet Research * Bank and Statement Reconciliations * General Ledger * Bookkeeping * Job Costing * Computerized Accounting