Brian Symonds
Peabody,MA
Summary
20+ years of management experience and over 16 years of experience in shipping/receiving. Dependable, flexible, motivated and goal oriented. Highly organized, hard working, and accurate with strong communication skills. Team player, but can also work independently; fast learner. Able to prioritize and delegate tasks effectively to insure timely job completion. Experience with loading/unloading tank trucks, railcars, flatbeds, box trucks, and overseas shipping containers. Certified forklift operator. Computer proficient in MS Excel, Windows Express, Word, UPS World Ship, FedEx Shipping Manager, Citrix, Internet, and Outlook.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Branch Manager
Alside Supply Center
Wilmington, MA
01.2010 - Current
- Responsible for all aspects of the branch’s profit and loss, Supporting sales Accounts Receivable
- Inventory
- OSHA/DOT/Regulatory Compliance
- Day-to-day management of staff, including hiring, training, coaching and mentoring to cultivate a team environment
- Contribute and support the execution of the top line sales goal
- Act as a liaison with customers and sales.
Inside Sales
Alside Supply Center
Wilmington, MA
- Daily contact with customers and vendors; follow up and resolution of customer requests; and build great relationships with local and regional residential contractors and builders Order Entry and processing
- Answer 5-line phone
- Data entry for Inventory Management/Cycle Counts
- Account Receivable; responsible for depositing receivables daily
- Work closely with the Operations Manager and Warehouse Manager to control shipment and delivery of product to customers
- Schedule daily delivery appointments both inbound and outbound Support field sales representatives as a part of an integrated sales effort Accomplishment: Promoted from Inside Sales to Branch Manager in March 2016
- Promoted to Senior Branch Manager in 2019
- Manage two stores (Boston Combo)
Warehouse Manager/Branch Safety Manager
Alside Supply Center
Wilmington, MA
- Oversaw day-to-day functions of Warehouse
- Maintained all Equipment such as forklifts, jacks, etc
- In charge of daily shipment schedule
- Oversaw daily tasks of warehouse employees and drivers
- Operated three different types of forklifts Responsible for a million dollar inventory
- Accomplishment: Promoted from Warehouse Manager to Inside Sales in January 2012.
Warehouse Manager
Beacon Sales Company
Peabody, MA
06.2007 - 01.2010
- Oversaw day-to-day functions of Warehouse
- Maintained all Equipment such as forklifts, jacks, etc
- In charge of daily shipment schedule
- Worked closely with Branch Manager in many aspects including showroom for customers.
Operations Manager
California Olive Oil Corp.
Salem, MA
10.2002 - 05.2007
- Oversaw day-to-day functions of both production and warehouse; supervised 7 employees
- Made daily production schedule; all delivery appointments both inbound and outbound
- Daily contact with customers, vendors and trucking companies
- Processed time cards and occasionally call in payroll
- Data entry for quality control of the entire inventory; responsible for over one million dollars worth of inventory on a daily basis
- Worked closely with the general manager and warehouse manager to control prompt production, shipment and delivery of product to customers
- Created a more efficient working environment through anticipating future deliveries and better organization of existing stock
- Accomplishment: Promoted from Warehouse Manager to Operations Manager in 2005.
Receiving Manager
MVP Sports Stores/Decathlon
Wilmington, MA
09.1998 - 10.2002
- Responsible for all trucking aspects: negotiate pricing, track inbound shipments from over 100 different vendors across the United States
- Implemented a pallet-pricing program for all inbound shipments, which resulted in cutting costs and annual savings for the company
- Oversaw financial statements, invoices and bills of ladings to verify each shipment and its correct rate
- Attended monthly management meetings and management training seminars.
Education
High School Diploma -
Beverly High School
Massachusetts06-1998
Skills
- Staff Training
- Employee Training And Orientation
- Client Interfacing
- Profit Tracking
- Cash Flow Analysis
- Revenue Generation
- Inventory Control
- Store Operations
- Regulatory Compliance
- Staff Education And Training
- Sales Planning
- Sales Expertise
- Sales Leadership
- Customer Rapport
- Customer Relations
- Customer Interaction
- Retail Sales Customer Service
- Performance Improvement
- Operations Oversight
- Critical Thinking
- Performance Management
- Operational Leadership
- Strong Analytical Skills
- Implementation Planning
- Analytical Skills
- Knowledge Of Performance Tracking
- Team Collaboration
- Reporting Oversight
- Staff Leadership
- Report Preparation
- Operational Planning
- Strategic Sourcing
- Strategic Planning
- Strategic Goal Development
- Problem Analysis
Timeline
Senior Branch Manager
Alside Supply Center
01.2010 - Current
Warehouse Manager
Beacon Sales Company
06.2007 - 01.2010
Operations Manager
California Olive Oil Corp.
10.2002 - 05.2007
Receiving Manager
MVP Sports Stores/Decathlon
09.1998 - 10.2002
Inside Sales
Alside Supply Center
Warehouse Manager/Branch Safety Manager
Alside Supply Center
High School Diploma -
Beverly High School
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