Andrew Rice
Roanoke,Virginia
Summary
Forward-thinking team leader skilled at operating departments efficiently to meet goals. Successful background matching employees with roles for maximum performance. Proactive and hardworking individual focused on continuous operational improvement. Creative Operations Specialist skillful in executing effective operating rhythms and management systems structures. Expertise in analyzing, articulating and solving various problems. Analytical and organized professional comfortable working independently or as part of team.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Specialist
Municipal Emergency Services Inc.
01.2023 - Current
Managed orders, invoices, and inventory for 6 outside sales people.
Created purchase orders and truck part sourcing for fire apparatus division.
Managed daily operations for MES VA South location.
Product Manager
Blue Ridge Rescue Suppliers
09.2009 - 01.2023
Maintained relationships with current vendors, added new vendors and products to line up for sales force.
Grew business from 4 million to 16 million in sales per year over the course of 12 years.
Handled all warranty and repair issues with product sold.
Managed fire truck part division.
Managed trade shows and all marketing and sales for the North Carolina region.
Managed shipping and receiving.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Monmouth College
Monmouth, ILSkills
- Fleet Management
- Process Planning
- Process Analysis
- Resource Planning and Scheduling
- Business Forecasting
- Project Management
- Logistics Management
- Project Planning
- Organization and Time Management
Timeline
Operations Specialist
Municipal Emergency Services Inc.
01.2023 - Current
Product Manager
Blue Ridge Rescue Suppliers
09.2009 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Monmouth College