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Chris Petty

Woodstock,GEORGIA

Summary

Customer-oriented General Manager with 15 years of experience focused on increasing production and minimizing downtime. Adaptive and deadline-oriented with capacity to execute and complete multiple projects in high-stress environments. Meticulous leader and strategic planner with comprehensive managerial acumen.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager

Faith Aluminum
Rockmart, GA
01.2023 - 03.2024
  • Managed all aspects of daily business operations including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, inventory control, customer service and sales.
  • Trained employees on duties, policies and procedures.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired qualified staff for open positions.
  • Established and maintained effective communication with staff members to ensure efficient operations.
  • Supervised employees through planning, assignments, and direction.
  • Guided management and supervisory staff to promote smooth operations.
  • Developed and implemented operational strategies to improve efficiency, reduce costs and maximize customer satisfaction.
  • Managed inventory levels and conducted corrective action planning to minimize long-term costs.

Buyer Manager

Marietta Recycling Corp
Marietta, GEORGIA
03.2010 - 01.2023
  • Conducted research on potential vendors and products in order to make informed decisions.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers for the purchase of materials, equipment, and services.
  • Prepared bid documents including requests for proposals and invitations for bids.
  • Maintained accurate records of all transactions made throughout the purchasing process.
  • Maintained relationships with existing vendors while identifying new sources of supply.
  • Performed regular price comparisons between various vendors in order to obtain the best possible prices.
  • Led initiative for new purchasing protocol proposal and implementation.

Warehouse Manager

Superior Essex
Kennesaw, GA
02.2006 - 03.2010
  • Generated warehouse shipping documents, packing lists and invoices.
  • Organized warehouse design to maximize space for stock while allowing for high volume traffic zones.
  • Coordinated and monitored the receipt, storage, and dispatch of goods within the warehouse.
  • Operated forklifts to fill or empty overhead spaces.
  • Established and maintained good relations with customers, vendors and transport companies.
  • Communicated regularly with other departments regarding supply chain activities.
  • Processed requests and supply orders and pulled materials to successfully prepare orders.
  • Oversaw inventory of incoming and outgoing materials based on physical counts and bar-code systems.

Education

High School Diploma -

Mceachern High School
Powder Springs, GA
06-2000

Skills

  • Operations Oversight
  • Advertising and Marketing
  • Process Automation
  • Customer Retention
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Staff Supervision
  • Account Management
  • Project Management
  • Expense Control
  • Business Administration
  • Branding
  • Staff Training and Development
  • Time Management

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

General Manager

Faith Aluminum
01.2023 - 03.2024

Buyer Manager

Marietta Recycling Corp
03.2010 - 01.2023

Warehouse Manager

Superior Essex
02.2006 - 03.2010

High School Diploma -

Mceachern High School
Chris Petty