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CHRISTOPHER SAFFA

CHRISTOPHER SAFFA

VALPARAISO,IN

Summary

Self-motivated and skillful leader with over 6 years of experience as an Account Manager and Sales Representative. Adept to independent and team-based settings, establishing a reputation for meticulously operating in high-pressure and time-sensitive situations. Seeking a position with a dynamic team to develop my skillset, while contributing as a resourceful and driven asset.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Midwest Sales Representative

Trailer Transit Inc.
10.2021 - 06.2024
  • Maintained and developed all outbound Power Only moves: IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, KY, & WI.
  • Generated 5M revenue in first 2 years by actively maintaining and developing relationships with clients .
  • Revised company’s Dispatch Orientation manual, drastically improving driver orientation and onboarding process.
  • Streamlined order-entry process by utilizing software program, resulting in 12% time saved p/ day.
  • Increased Over-Dimensional and Permitted Loads 28%, netting over 300K.
  • Increased word-to-mouth customers by 33% in second year.

Retail Stockroom Lead

Albanese Confectionery
08.2019 - 10.2021
  • Executed flawless stockroom Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) by precisely managing stock, instilling loss control, & maximizing overall productivity of store.
  • Communicated with management daily to provide key insight of merchandising operations of the store.
  • Annually directed the inventory controls, and improved overall transparent for operations.

Service Support Aide

Keys Counseling
09.2018 - 06.2019
  • Oversaw caseload of 52 clients on weekly basis for Supervised Visits, Homemaker, and/or Tutoring Sessions
  • Assessed client needs, formulated treatment plan, monitored progress, and documented sessions
  • Tended to crisis's and devised solution to threat/danger by integrating proper safety plan
  • Worked in conjunction with other state agencies and institutions to ensure clients received proper care
  • Directed Education Intervention Plan at Winamac High School to improve student success/graduation rate.

Account Manager

DLS Worldwide
06.2013 - 01.2015
  • Acquired and developed positive customer relations with a 100% retention rate.
  • Secured customer base by actively seeking clients through various selling practices & methods.
  • Simultaneously worked with accounts receivable for 90 days, collecting over $500,000 in past due invoices.

Account Manager/Logistics Coordinator

Chicago American Manufacturing
08.2011 - 01.2013
  • Primary contact for Fortune 500 companies such as Lowe’s and Home Depot.
  • Reduced prior year shipping expense over $300,000 in first 6 months by shipping swiftly & effectively
  • Improved operations by meticulously shipping/coordinating 1M fans to customers nationwide.
  • Monitored inventory levels on a daily basis to ensure compliance with quality and assurance control.
  • Coordinated and set weekly production schedule with staff based on new and existing orders

Store Manager

L.A. Tan
01.2008 - 08.2011
  • Supervised staff of 6-7 over 3-year period and performed all managerial duties
  • Increased the following sales within first year as store manager: Electronic Fund Memberships (31%), Per Product Tan Average (27%), & Per Tan Average (21%).

Education

Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership & Supervision

Purdue University, Westville, IN
12.2016
  • OSHA 30 General-Industry Certified
  • Scored in Top 1% on Graduating Exit Exam

Certification

OSHA 30 General-Industry Certified

Timeline

Midwest Sales Representative - Trailer Transit Inc.
10.2021 - 06.2024
Retail Stockroom Lead - Albanese Confectionery
08.2019 - 10.2021
Service Support Aide - Keys Counseling
09.2018 - 06.2019
Account Manager - DLS Worldwide
06.2013 - 01.2015
Account Manager/Logistics Coordinator - Chicago American Manufacturing
08.2011 - 01.2013
Store Manager - L.A. Tan
01.2008 - 08.2011
Purdue University - Bachelor of Science, Organizational Leadership & Supervision

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