CJ Young
Rutland,VT
Summary
Results-oriented Operations Manager , focused on project management and budget control. Initiated impactful marketing strategies and vendor events, boosting brand recognition. Expertise in data analysis and training development, promoting operational efficiency and team synergy to deliver exceptional outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations & Marketing Manager
Ward Lumber Company
Jay, NY
01.2022 - Current
Manage brand presence and serve as an internal consultant for daily operations projects, including fleet vehicle purchasing and new software integration.
- Oversaw marketing budget while managing media relations, press releases, website content, and social media.
- Led creative development for signage and social media marketing initiatives to enhance visibility.
- Organized an annual sales event that saw a 200% increase in day-of-event sales over two consecutive years.
- Conducted market research to uncover additional value propositions, and secured training grants.
- Developed training plans and coordinated in-house and grant-funded training sessions for staff development.
Yard & Logistics Manager
Ward Lumber Company
Jay, NY
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Managed eight to ten direct reports, including CDL drivers, ensuring operational efficiency.
- Oversaw shipping operations during the largest sales month and the largest sales year in company history.
- Planned daily delivery routes while monitoring load sizes, weights, times, and accuracy.
- Arranged fleet repairs and maintenance to maximize vehicle performance.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
State University of New York At Potsdam
Potsdam01.2010
Skills
- Canva and Adobe proficiency
- Microsoft Office suite expertise
- Google Drive expertise
- CRM software expertise
- Epicor software knowledge
- Budget and inventory management
- Market analysis
- Vendor management
- E-commerce operations
- Shipping logistics
Accomplishments
22nd Annual Vermont Employee Ownership Conference May, 2024
Burlington, VT
- 'Leadership Transitions at a Cooperative - Case Study' Panelist on the process Ward Lumber Workers Cooperative undertook when finding a new CEO to lead the company.
LBM Strategies Conference Oct, 2023
Charlotte, North Carolina
- 'Closing the Gap: Attracting Women to Your Workplace' Panelist sharing perspectives about being a woman in a male dominated industry and how to recruit more women.
- 2023 LBM Journal 40 under 40 Award - recognized as a young leader in the Lumber & Building Materials Industry
21st Annual Vermont Employee Ownership Conference June, 2023
Burlington, VT
- 'The First Year From the Worker-Owner Perspective' Panelist of shared experiences as Employee-Owners to a crowd of mostly individuals early in the organizing process.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Operations & Marketing Manager
Ward Lumber Company
01.2022 - Current
Yard & Logistics Manager
Ward Lumber Company
01.2020 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
State University of New York At Potsdam
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