Adrian Villanueva
Fort Wayne,IN
Summary
Accomplished Asst Building Materials Manager at Menards Inc., adept in supplier relationship management and team leadership. Excelled in optimizing warehouse operations and enhancing customer relations, achieving significant improvements in inventory accuracy and staff training. Demonstrates exceptional problem-solving and organizational skills, ensuring project success and operational efficiency.
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on guest service.
Managing and showing my team how to build relationships with customer and contractors, helping them navigate the design system (to build houses, steel barns, roofing, trusses, etc).
Guiding my team on what lead questions to ask guest to finish a project.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
1st Asst Building Materials Manager
Menards Inc. - Home Improvement
05.2020 - Current
- Improved inventory management by implementing efficient tracking systems and conducting regular audits.
- Optimized warehouse layout and organization strategies, enhancing overall space utilization and facilitating efficient material retrieval processes.
- Conducted thorough market research to identify emerging trends in the building industry, informing strategic decision-making processes related to material sourcing and usage.
- Evaluated vendor performance regularly, making necessary adjustments to supplier partnerships as needed based on product quality and reliability metrics.
- Developed a comprehensive training program for new staff members to ensure consistent understanding of company policies and procedures.
- Reviewed blueprints and project plans meticulously, accurately estimating required materials quantities while minimizing excess ordering or wastage risks.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of materials required for successful project completion.
- Negotiated favorable contracts with suppliers, securing high-quality materials at competitive prices.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
- Manage team members and providing them tools to complete task and POG's.
Wood Finisher
Westwood Lumber Sales
03.2019 - 05.2020
- Recognized material deformation such as knots and used appropriate tools to blend surfaces.
- Improved customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality wood finishing work on time.
- Increased overall productivity by maintaining a clean and organized work area, setting up equipment, and prepping materials for efficient use.
- Applied new stain and sanded old stain down to give distressed look to materials.
- Consistently met project deadlines by efficiently managing multiple woodworking tasks simultaneously.
- Achieved smooth surfaces through precise preparation, including stripping, sanding, filling, and sealing of wood products.
- Operated heavy equipment (Fork lift)
Team Member
Advanced Auto Parts
01.2018 - 03.2019
- Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
- Developed strong cooperative relationships with coworkers and managers.
- Maintained productive, efficient approach to all tasks.
- Developed strong customer service and product knowledge skills to enhance individual and team performance.
- Operated register to process payments and collect cash payment for order totals.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by consistently demonstrating professionalism, adaptability, and strong interpersonal skills.
- Offered promotions upon reaching required age (Commercial Parts Pro)
Team Member
McDonald’s
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
- Worked scheduled shifts and remained available to work during coworker absences, holidays, and busy periods.
- Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
- Operated register to process payments and collect cash payment for order totals.
- Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
Education
High School Diploma -
Snider High School
4600 Fairlawn Pass, Fort Wayne, IN 4681506-2018
Skills
- Supplier relationship management
- Warehouse operations
- Procurement strategy
- Project planning
- Materials forecasting
- Stock control
- Goal oriented
- Sales presentations
- Product demonstration
- Contract negotiations
- Positive attitude
- Teamwork
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
Certification
- Forklift Certification
- High lift
Timeline
1st Asst Building Materials Manager
Menards Inc. - Home Improvement
05.2020 - Current
Wood Finisher
Westwood Lumber Sales
03.2019 - 05.2020
Team Member
Advanced Auto Parts
01.2018 - 03.2019
Team Member
McDonald’s
01.2017 - 01.2018
High School Diploma -
Snider High School
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