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Chris Peterson

Mulberry,FL

Summary

Accomplished manager with expertise in logistics, shipping, receiving, and inventory management. Customer-centric professional with experience in directing sales and managing business development in commercial roofing. Skilled in overseeing estimating and installation for commercial and residential construction projects. Proven track record in revenue growth, team leadership, sales operations, contract negotiation, new business generation, and client satisfaction. Successful in account management, fleet handling, LTL skills, project implementation, sales techniques development, promotions facilitation, quality assurance, and customer rapport building.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Purchasing Agent

Danielle Fence Mfg
11.2022 - Current
  • Facilitated smooth operations through accurate tracking of purchase orders, invoices, and payments.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment through collaboration, professional development, and open communication among team members.
  • Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
  • Ensured timely delivery of materials through effective planning and coordination with suppliers.
  • Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
  • Supported company growth by identifying new suppliers and expanding the vendor base.
  • Streamlined purchasing processes for increased efficiency and reduced operational costs.
  • Analyzed and reported on inventory levels to determine purchasing requirements.

Project Manager

Quality Roofing Tampa
01.2022 - 11.2022
  • Assumed responsibility for overseeing roofing construction projects from inception to completion.
  • Discussed the progress of the project and propose solutions to any concerns by meeting with homeowners/general contractors on a daily basis.
  • Created estimates for minor order modifications as well as provide information and assistance to estimators for significant change orders.
  • Designed and prepared a layout for any flashings or custom metals on roofs and submitted billings based on contract requirements.
  • Supported in the work teams' efforts by keeping track of the necessary supplies, timetable, and cost information.
  • Procured needed material on a short timeline and ensuring material sufficient for project.
  • Oversaw all safety procedures for crews and guarantee an acceptable finish deadline.
  • Documented all jobs with photos, expense reports, incident reports, and all other needed documents.
  • Operated equipment as needed such as: Equiptors, Skyjacks, and Gehls.
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.

Receiving Manager/Material Handler

Danielle Fence
02.2020 - 01.2022
  • Managed receiving of all incoming materials physically in the warehouse, verified counts and proper material received.
  • Checked with crews at end of each day to verify returned material counts or select more material for the ongoing project.
  • Determined the amount of material required for each work based on the layouts, job style, and linear footage of each project.
  • Operated machinery around the yard including, several different types of Forklifts, Trucks/Trailers, and Large Augers.
  • Improved overall productivity of the team by communicating regularly with co-workers regarding operations.
  • Maintained a complete database of all item locations as well as ensured that all supplies pulled for the work right days before installation.

Cooler Manager/Farm Manager

Gulf Coast Cooling/Sweet Life Farms
05.2013 - 02.2020
  • Managed quality assurance of food products, follow local, state, and national regulatory compliances were met and exceeded.
  • Coordinated organizational audits in order to receive and maintain food safety certificate.
  • Assessed and evaluated inventory and business needs in order to purchase new product and ensure customer requirements were met.
  • Coordinated and monitored shipping and receiving for facility.
  • Directed a staff of 60+ coordinating activities including: planting, irrigation, chemical application, and harvesting.
  • Inspected field in order to determine readiness of products and damage from natural occurrences, such as weather.
  • Handled and used all farm equipment including: tractors, lift pumps, and motors, and additionally fertilized and watered agriculture in order to ensure quality and production.

Parts Manager

Sunbelt Transport Refrigeration
01.2012 - 05.2013
  • Collaborated with service manager to ensure logistics and quick turnaround for parts required on internal projects.
  • Created and implemented sales promotions for products and services offered.
  • Utilized excellent interpersonal skills in order to ensure highest quality of service and client satisfaction.
  • Supervised inventory and stock order procedures.

Shipping & Purchasing Manager

Custom Components
03.2010 - 01.2012
  • Maintained all records and data for the shipping department, utilizing systems such as QuickBooks to handle finance and budgets, including reconciling account discrepancies.
  • Collaborated with executive management in streamlining processes in order to increase quality control, reduce costs, and escalate productivity.
  • Assessed receivables for quality and accuracy.
  • Evaluated and approved all shipping and receiving invoices and tickets.

Logistics Coordinator/Senior Sales Representative

Quality Logistics/C.H. Robinson
04.2007 - 03.2010
  • Coordinated and managed transit of products for external clients.
  • Troubleshot various problems that arose with truck fleet (maintenance, logistics), rejected products, and customer concerns.
  • Arranged fleet orders by pick-up and delivery locations, and temperature to determine which carrier to utilize for the best shipment.
  • Utilized excellent interpersonal skills to handle daily conference calls, build rapport, create loyalty, and increase customer base.
  • Acquired new customers with freight not already in inventory.

Safety Director/Truck Broker

Patterson Freight Company
01.2001 - 04.2007
  • Managed 30+ truck fleet, verifying their consistent maintenance, approving log sheets, proper driver paperwork, and ensuring all certifications are accurate and up to date.
  • Recruited and hired lease truck employees, evaluating backgrounds, and ensuring talent pool.
  • Facilitated the drug and alcohol testing of all driver to make sure organizational compliance and safety.
  • Handle reception and arrangement of all LTL orders by delivery location and temperature, including dispatching drivers to pick up orders.
  • Communicated with packing houses and carriers to verify orders were ready for pick up, and to maintain logistics on the driver and their product drop-offs.

Education

Algebra, Biology, Psychology, Literature

Florida Metropolitan University

Skills

  • Account Management
  • Inventory Management
  • Creative & Innovative
  • Project Management
  • Quality Assurance
  • Empowering Leader
  • Inventory management
  • Cost reduction strategies
  • Strategic Planning & Execution
  • Team Leadership
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Purchasing

Certification

  • [Area of certification] Training - [Timeframe]

Timeline

Purchasing Agent

Danielle Fence Mfg
11.2022 - Current

Project Manager

Quality Roofing Tampa
01.2022 - 11.2022

Receiving Manager/Material Handler

Danielle Fence
02.2020 - 01.2022

Cooler Manager/Farm Manager

Gulf Coast Cooling/Sweet Life Farms
05.2013 - 02.2020

Parts Manager

Sunbelt Transport Refrigeration
01.2012 - 05.2013

Shipping & Purchasing Manager

Custom Components
03.2010 - 01.2012

Logistics Coordinator/Senior Sales Representative

Quality Logistics/C.H. Robinson
04.2007 - 03.2010

Safety Director/Truck Broker

Patterson Freight Company
01.2001 - 04.2007

Algebra, Biology, Psychology, Literature

Florida Metropolitan University

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