Benjamin Hughes
Silver Creek,Georgia
Summary
Veteran. Always willing to go the extra mile to see that the job is completed right and on-time. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Key Account Manager Associate
Solenis (Formerly CedarChem)
03.2012 - Current
- Responsible for managing, assisting, retaining and growing sales territory of $3.6M. Maintain and build existing and new business/customer relationships through consultative selling.
- Review treatment programs and processes with municipal and industrial accounts ensuring effective applications through routine testing and monitoring resulting in customer satisfaction and business retention.
- Offer technical advice, lab testing and problem-solving solutions to customers. (Dewatering, Settling, Phosphorous Removal, Coagulation, Clarification)
- Create sales forecasts to target daily, monthly and yearly objectives.
- Built and maintained strong client relationships to drive business growth.
- Identified new business opportunities through cold calling, networking, marketing and prospective database leads.
- Negotiated prices, terms of sales and service agreements.
Logistics & Warehouse Manager
CedarChem, LLC
03.2012 - 12.2016
- Compare freight estimates between LTL freight carriers
- Prepare & schedule shipments for pickups for freight carriers
- Load shipments onto trucks via forklift
- Oversaw upkeep of equipment and physical condition of warehouse, identifying and ordering needed repairs, renovations, and replacements.
- Redesigned warehouse layout to accommodate new equipment, maximize space utilization, and optimize processes.
- Manage inventory reports utilizing QuickBooks & Microsoft Excel
- Completed timely and accurate daily logs to keep internal reporting accurate and track materials movements.
- Coordinate shipments to customer needs & expectations
- Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
Coating Operator
Kimoto Tech, Inc.
02.2011 - 03.2012
- Prepared coating heads on production line for production runs
- Performed preventative maintenance on production line
- Worked with various hazmat chemicals such methyl ethyl ketone, toluene, isopropyl alcohol for cleaning production chemicals
- Observed and inspected production runs for quality control
- Maintained chemical levels at production heads
- Conducted quality control tests on finished products
- Prepared final products for shipment
- Transported finished products to shipping warehouse via forklift.
Commander’s Security Escort
United States Army Active Duty
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Provided security and transportation to high ranking officials
- (Generals, senior Officers and senior Noncommissioned Officers.) Performed maintenance checks and vehicle inspections to assigned government vehicles
- Conducted route reconnaissance to ensure the safety of the escorted and the accomplishment of the mission
- Maintained accountability of all team members and sensitive items.
Transportation Management Coordinator 88N
United States Army Reserve
12.2007 - 12.2015
- Request and coordinate transportation to meet a movement mission
- Prepare equipment, cargo, and personnel for travel to airports, seaports and railways
- Prepare transportation movement documents for the type of shipment and mode of travel.
Sales Associate, Metal Worker
Cedartown Hardware Company
01.2005 - 06.2008
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Delivered products to small businesses and factories
- Recorded delivery requests.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
Education
Certifications - Water And Wastewater Treatment
California State University, Sacramento
Sacramento, CaliforniaCertification - DOT HAZMAT Training Course #1205
Safety Compliance Management, Inc.
08.2020
Certification - OSHA First Responder Awareness W/ Spill Cleanup
Safety Compliance Management, Inc.
07.2021
Certification - IATA Dangerous Goods Shipping Course
Safety Compliance Management, Inc.
05.2022
Georgia Work Ready Certification
Lift Truck Safety Course Certification
Non-Commission Officer School
Warrior Leadership Course
Fort Benning, Georgia08.2010
Cedartown High School
Cedartown, Georgia05.2008
Skills
- Regulatory Compliance
- Services Optimization
- Problem-Solving
- Polymer and Dewatering Optimization
Awards
- Army Service Ribbon
- National Defense Ribbon
- Army Commendation Medal
- Good Conduct Medal
- Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
- Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
- Armed Forces Reserve Medal with “M” device
- Overseas Service Ribbon
- NCO Professional Development Ribbon
- Driver’s Skill Badge
References
- Steven Rice, Geo Specialty Chemical, (770)-324-7744
- Sergeant First Class, U.S.A.R./Norfolk Southern Employee, (256)-996-0244
- Kimoto Tech Shift Supervisor, (770)-748-2643
Timeline
Key Account Manager Associate
Solenis (Formerly CedarChem)
03.2012 - Current
Logistics & Warehouse Manager
CedarChem, LLC
03.2012 - 12.2016
Coating Operator
Kimoto Tech, Inc.
02.2011 - 03.2012
Commander’s Security Escort
United States Army Active Duty
01.2009 - 01.2010
Transportation Management Coordinator 88N
United States Army Reserve
12.2007 - 12.2015
Sales Associate, Metal Worker
Cedartown Hardware Company
01.2005 - 06.2008
Certifications - Water And Wastewater Treatment
California State University, Sacramento
Certification - DOT HAZMAT Training Course #1205
Safety Compliance Management, Inc.
Certification - OSHA First Responder Awareness W/ Spill Cleanup
Safety Compliance Management, Inc.
Certification - IATA Dangerous Goods Shipping Course
Safety Compliance Management, Inc.
Georgia Work Ready Certification
Lift Truck Safety Course Certification
Non-Commission Officer School
Warrior Leadership Course
Cedartown High School
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