Chris Nale
El Dorado,AR
Summary
To become an asset by obtaining a leadership position utilizing my knowledge, skills, abilities, education and experience to grow and development in a premier company.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Part Owner and Operator
El Dorado valve and gauge
El Dorado
04.2022 - Current
- Identified areas of improvement within the organization's processes related to part ownership roles.
- Oversee operations of the business including financial operation, sales, customer service and valve products.
- Negotiated contracts with Industrial plants and contractors, while ensuring competitive pricing and sustainability of our valves and gauges.
- Kept inventory control system and parts catalog updated with changing parts numbers and availability.
- Improved productivity initiatives, managing budgets and accounts, coordinating itinerary and scheduling appointments.
Facility Manager
AirGas
02.2015 - 04.2022
- Oversee and manage day-to-day branch operations including but not limited to: safety, retail sales, warehouse, credit collections, deliveries, implementing contracts and other duties required to run store effectively and efficiently
- Implement and maintain safety program and strong safety culture for facility
- Track and control inventory needs
- Manage pricing to ensure profitability, analyze sales reports and P&L reports to maximize profit potential
- Maintain close relationships and communication with outside sales to ensure accuracy of orders, support new business, and customer service
- Monitor SAP reports daily to ensure store metrics are suitable for operations to develop a budget and goals quarterly and annually
- Manage all operating expenses including overtime, office supplies and other expenses
- Negotiate and implement national and regional contracts with customers and vendors.
- Managed approximately 32 employees within the facility.
Area Manager
Wholesale Electrical Supply: Arkansas
05.2013 - 02.2015
- Oversaw Operations, Process Improvements and Sales
- Prepared budgets and P&L statements to ensure company profit and evaluate as well as make modifications to maximize profits; raised profit margins from 14.4% to 26.7%
- Negotiate with vendors to ensure merchandise is cost effective and delivery in timely manner
- Determine staffing requirements; interview, hire and train new employees to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures
- Introduced 5s and six sigma qualities to improve operations at facility.
Project Manager
Construction and equipment service: El Dorado, AR
07.2012 - 10.2012
- Contracted for short term project execution
- Oversaw all Human Resource tasks, including hiring, training, discipline, and termination
- Acted as liaison between El Dorado Chemical Engineers and Halliburton Engineers for Sulfuric Acid Explosion rebuild
- Managed construction of new Acid Control Room for operators
- Trained with Operations Manager, Kevin Waldrum, to increase knowledge of shutdowns from operations and maintenance prospective with emphasis on time sensitive issues in industrial environment.
- Managed Time and Material jobs while implementing maintenance strategies to optimize operational efficiency and reduce downtime.
General Manager
RSC Equipment Rental: El Dorado, AR
03.2007 - 06.2012
- Directed all company operations at the branch location, including overall management responsibility of profit/loss, budgeting, and staffing
- Supervised 9 employees including sales, mechanics, and truck drivers
- Encouraged, implemented, sustained, and developed quality process improvements focused on safety, sound financial practice, forecasting operations, and customer service
- Received Safety Award for 2007-2011 for being in Top 5% of company safety rated; obtained 0% OIR recordable incident rate every year under my management
- Decreased cost 25% to boost profit and increase value of store.
Account Manager
Clean harbors: El Dorado, AR
04.2003 - 03.2007
- Managed portfolios of numerous national accounts totaling 8 million dollars annually in the United States and Canada
- Delivered quality customer service and problem solving to satisfy customer needs
- Prospected for new business throughout North Central Part of American and Canada
- Scheduled transportation for pickups and deliveries of hazardous waste.
Education
Masters of Science in Operations Management -
University of Arkansas School of Engineering
05.2009
Bachelors of Arts in Business Administration Emphasis in Finance and Business Management -
University of Arkansas at Monticello
12.2001
Skills
- Leadership
- Adaptability
- Management
- Contract Execution
- Collaboration
- Teamwork
- Operations Oversight
- Supplier contracts management
- Operational efficiency and safety
- Planning and scheduling
Timeline
Part Owner and Operator
El Dorado valve and gauge
04.2022 - Current
Facility Manager
AirGas
02.2015 - 04.2022
Area Manager
Wholesale Electrical Supply: Arkansas
05.2013 - 02.2015
Project Manager
Construction and equipment service: El Dorado, AR
07.2012 - 10.2012
General Manager
RSC Equipment Rental: El Dorado, AR
03.2007 - 06.2012
Account Manager
Clean harbors: El Dorado, AR
04.2003 - 03.2007
Masters of Science in Operations Management -
University of Arkansas School of Engineering
Bachelors of Arts in Business Administration Emphasis in Finance and Business Management -
University of Arkansas at Monticello
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