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Brian Ess

Richmond,KY

Summary

Accomplished leader with extensive experience at Costco Wholesale, adept in strategic planning and cross-functional team coordination. Excelled in operations management, driving process improvements and fostering team development. Demonstrated prowess in data-driven decision-making and budget oversight, significantly enhancing efficiency and productivity. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Manager

Costco Wholesale
07.2016 - Current
  • Reviews department profit and loss statement. Develops and implements sales and merchandising plan for department.
  • Schedules, develops, counsels, trains, and directs department personnel. Makes recommendations for hiring, promotion, and
    termination to Warehouse Manager. Reviews and approves area timecards. Drafts and participates in presentation of employee
    performance evaluations.
  • Observes employees to ensure proper departmental production procedures and standards are followed. Checks quality and
    consistency of finished product.
  • Determines production requirements and participates in producing product. Oversees product presentation and merchandising.
  • Implements and upholds safety and security procedures. Ensures health code compliance, such as monitoring of sanitation,
    temperatures, pull dates.
  • Provides and ensures prompt and courteous member service. Coordinates proper maintenance and repairs for machinery,
    equipment, and implements.
  • Physically does inventory approves and submits periodically (13 times per year). Approves and submits orders to buying office
    for equipment, product, and supplies.

Manager

Costco Wholesale
05.2012 - 07.2016
  • Boosted sales performance by effectively managing merchandise assortments and inventory levels.
  • Completed efficient store resets to prepare store for special promotions and seasonal updates.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams to execute successful product launches within tight deadlines.
  • Reduced markdowns by optimizing inventory management processes and implementing demand forecasting techniques.
  • Championed a culture of continuous improvement within the team, promoting collaboration, feedback, and best practice sharing.
  • Monitored competitor activities to stay current on industry developments and adjust merchandising tactics as needed.
  • Bult positive relationships with vendors for consistent and reliable supply of products.
  • Monitored and evaluated supplier performance to verify quality of products and delivery times met company standards.
  • Managed high-performing team members, providing ongoing coaching and development opportunities for career advancement.
  • Completed monthly profit and loss performance reports.
  • Monitored inventory levels and avoided shortages with timely replenishment of stock.
  • Analyzed market trends to identify new opportunities, adjusting marketing plans accordingly for maximum effectiveness.
  • Managed workflow between staff, coordinating documents, planning, and creative material distribution.
  • Maintained documentation, detailing assignments, in-progress work and completed project milestones.
  • Managed marketing budget and associated P&L to develop and execute marketing strategies, budgets and sales plans for business segments.
  • Enhanced communication between departments, facilitating prompt responses to maintenance requests and reducing delays in repairs.
  • Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.

Supervisor

Costco Wholesale
08.2011 - 05.2012
  • Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
  • Enhanced communication within the team by holding regular meetings and encouraging open dialogue among all members.
  • Demonstrated commitment to the organization''s core values, leading by example and fostering a culture of excellence.
  • Mentored junior staff members in their career development, sharing knowledge from years of experience in the field.
  • Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
  • Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
  • Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
  • Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
  • Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.

Forklift Driver/Stocker

Costco Wholesale
10.2010 - 08.2011
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks with precision, minimizing damage to products during transport.
  • Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
  • Handled multiple tasks simultaneously to maximize work efficiency.
  • Conducted regular maintenance checks on forklift equipment, ensuring proper functionality and longevity.
  • Examined shipments for quality and accuracy.
  • Contributed to a positive workplace culture by demonstrating strong teamwork skills and consistently displaying a professional attitude.
  • Participated in routine safety training sessions to stay current on best practices within the industry.
  • Trained new employees on proper forklift operation, contributing to a safer work environment.
  • Assisted with inventory management tasks for optimal space utilization and product accessibility.
  • Assisted management with periodic physical inventory counts, ensuring data accuracy for better decision-making purposes.
  • Streamlined warehouse operations through skillful prioritization of tasks according to urgency and importance levels.
  • Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.

Education

Costco Leadership And Development
Louisville, KY
03.2019

Costco Advanced Leadership And Development
Louisville, KY
03.2021

Costco HR Legal Course
Lexington, KY
05.2019

Skills

  • Strategic Planning
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Operations Management
  • Cross-functional Team Coordination
  • Data-driven decision-making
  • Troubleshooting and problem resolution
  • Budget Oversight
  • Human Resources Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Process Improvement
  • Team Development
  • Decision-Making

Accomplishments

  • Assisted in achieving 268% Sales Increase During Management Tenure.
  • Led Team To Increase Membership Base From 30,000-75,000 Members
  • Costco Midwest District 6 Region Management Trainer.
  • Nominated For Regional Management Position. (Turned down due to being relocated to Chicago).

Timeline

Senior Manager

Costco Wholesale
07.2016 - Current

Manager

Costco Wholesale
05.2012 - 07.2016

Supervisor

Costco Wholesale
08.2011 - 05.2012

Forklift Driver/Stocker

Costco Wholesale
10.2010 - 08.2011

Costco Leadership And Development

Costco Advanced Leadership And Development

Costco HR Legal Course

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