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Chris Watson

Wailuku,USA

Summary

Seeking Management and Sales Position

Results-driven Merchandise and Inventory Manager with over 25 years of experience in inventory management, sales, logistics, ordering and product merchandising. Adept at driving sales growth, managing inventory, and enhancing customer experiences. Seeking to leverage my skills and passion for the golf and hospitality industry as the Merchandise Manager for Troon in Maui. Experienced in a diversity of Operational Management positions, interpersonal skillset, customer service and team leadership. Warehousing and Customer Service manager familiar with all aspects of logistics, shipping and receiving and general warehouse operations.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Site Manager

Kai Makani
Kīhei, US
04.2024 - 10.2024
  • Managed day-to-day operations of a homeowner association (HOA) property, overseeing maintenance, repairs, and landscaping
  • Collaborated with board members to establish and enforce community rules and regulations, maintaining a harmonious living environment for residents
  • Oversaw vendor contracts and negotiations for services such as landscaping, security, and maintenance, optimizing cost-efficiency while maintaining quality standards
  • Conducted regular inspections of common areas and facilities to ensure cleanliness, safety compliance, and proper functioning
  • Responded promptly to resident inquiries or concerns regarding property management issues or community policies

Warehouse Supervisor

RNDC
Wailuku, US
07.2022 - 10.2023
  • Warehouse Supervisor for 2nd Shift performing all essential duties and managing others while promoting teamwork skills and motivating
  • Ensures continuous process improvement
  • Manages inventory quality and accuracy assurance programs
  • Ensures that operations are conducted safely and within the law
  • Prepares and distributes operational reports
  • Proficient at setting and maintaining work schedules and coordinating multiple team roles
  • Resolves problems in a fair and timely response within company policies
  • Possesses great language and communication skills including interpersonal in an unbiased and reasonable manner
  • Trained in multiple computer programs along with ZOOM and Dropbox

Construction and Remodeling

Self Employed Contractor
Lahaina, US
10.2020 - 07.2022
  • Construction and Maintenance for private clientele at personal residences and rentals while building a continual and growing client list
  • Skilled in maintenance and repairs and possess own tools
  • Passionate about delivering exceptional service promptly and efficiently
  • Fantastic at collaborating with others to stay within a budget and exceed expectations
  • Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and reliability
  • Proficient in various types of repairs and maintenance

Warehouse and Customer Service Manager

Corrugated Specialties
Fort Smith, US
01.2012 - 03.2020
  • Managed inventory records
  • Key member of regional distribution operations team, which coordinated shipments across the nation
  • Selected products for specific routes according to pick sheets
  • Unloaded, picked, staged and loaded products for shipping
  • Evaluated operational records and made scheduling adjustments to maximize efficiency
  • Operated shipping system efficiently and accurately
  • Conducted monthly, quarterly and yearly inventories of warehouse stock
  • Resolved service issues in a timely manner, including coordinating and processing returns
  • Processed orders for paper and other products for customers
  • Worked to establish and maintain positive working relationships with clients
  • Reported inventory balances and cycle counts in both the ERP and WMS systems
  • Established transportation cost standards and economical shipping practices
  • Entered data into various programs to load and manipulate data and to produce reports
  • Rotated stock by code and receiving date
  • Worked at a rapid pace to meet tight deadlines

Shipping Manager

Corrugated Specialties
Fort Smith, US
01.1999 - 01.2012
  • Supervised a large team of employees
  • Established organizational methods within the shipping department to ensure smooth processing
  • Operated forklift and drove box truck
  • Selected products for specific routes according to pick sheets
  • Maintained accurate stock records and schedules
  • Negotiated bulk shipping discounts with contracted carriers
  • Oversaw special orders and after-hours, urgent shipping jobs
  • Received incoming shipments and reviewed contents against purchase order for accuracy
  • Oversaw warehousing and storage practices and housekeeping

Education

High School -

Rogers High School
Rogers, AR
05.1994

Skills

  • Strong understanding of merchandising principles and retail operations
  • Proficient in inventory management software and POS systems
  • Exceptional analytical and data-driven decision-making skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
  • Proven ability to lead and motivate a team
  • Knowledge of the golf and hospitality industries is a plus
  • Familiarity with e-commerce platforms and digital marketing strategies
  • Adaptable & Multi-Tasker
  • Logistics
  • Warehouse Supervisor Experience
  • Warehouse Distribution Experience
  • Customer service
  • Freight Experience
  • Materials Handling
  • Shipping & Receiving
  • Inventory Control
  • Experience with 3PL companies
  • Box Truck Driving Experience
  • Pallet Jack Experience

Timeline

Site Manager

Kai Makani
04.2024 - 10.2024

Warehouse Supervisor

RNDC
07.2022 - 10.2023

Construction and Remodeling

Self Employed Contractor
10.2020 - 07.2022

Warehouse and Customer Service Manager

Corrugated Specialties
01.2012 - 03.2020

Shipping Manager

Corrugated Specialties
01.1999 - 01.2012

High School -

Rogers High School

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