Clarence E. House II
Detroit,MI
Summary
Innovative Marketing Executive with 26 years of experience in driving organizational success through strategic market planning and product/service launch. Achieved positive change and high operational standards by leading teams with integrity and a focus on detail-oriented processes. Delivered effective solutions in manufacturing environments while enhancing workflow efficiency and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor
Detroit Cabinet Manufacturing
Detroit, MI
01.2020 - Current
- Led cabinet manufacturing crews across cutting, assembly, and finishing workstations to ensure seamless operation.
- Addressed workflow issues with machine operators and production team members to maintain production efficiency.
- Enforced safety rules throughout Detroit Cabinet Manufacturing production areas.
- Trained new employees on shop safety and standard work procedure.
- Coordianted daily production schedules for Detroit Cabinet Manufacturing shop operations.
- Inspected cabinet components for quality, fit, and finish consistency.
- Operated CNC machines to manufacture precision components.
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Home Depot
Roseville, Michigan
02.2018 - 06.2020
- Received inbound merchandise and verified shipments against purchase orders.
- Unloaded deliveries and staged freight for Home Depot sales floor replenishment.
- Inspected packages for damage and reported shipment discrepancies to supervisors.
- Operated pallet jack to move heavy stock through receiving areas.
- Labeled, sorted, and organized inventory in backroom storage locations.
- Used RF scanner to track merchandise and update receiving records.
Chief Executive Officer
Bath Tub Buddy
Detroit, Michigan
01.1999 - 10.2014
- Directed company strategy for Bath Tub Buddy brand growth and market positioning.
- Oversaw budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning for Bath Tub Buddy.
- Built partnerships with suppliers, vendors, and community organizations.
Line Supervisor
Profile Steele
Wixom, Michigan
01.1994 - 01.1998
Merchandizer
7-Up Bottling Company
Redford, Michigan
01.1992 - 01.1995
Education
Associates - Applied Business
Detroit Business Institute
Detroit, MISmall Business Certification -
U.S. Department of Adult Continuing Education
Washington, DCBuilding Trades Certification -
Elkton Vocational construction & Extraction Program
Lisbon, OHSkills
- CNC Machine Operator
- Operational supervision
- Production scheduling
- Quality inspection
- Safety compliance
- Crew supervision
- Employee training
- Workflow coordination
- Root Cause Analysis & Problem Solving
- Performance improvement
- Inventory control
- Operate forklift, overhead crane, drill press, jigsaw, belt sander, circular saw, mig welder, backhoe and front-end loader, man-lift and pallet jacks
- Performed floor framing, wall framing, banded coils and roofing
- Construction knowledge
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
Personal Information
Title: MARKETING EXECUTIVE WITH STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS EXPERTISE
Accomplishments
Recruited to develop, lead and execute the production of all internal merchandising communication strategies to over 600 outlets. Defined communication strategies based on internal stakeholder needs. Incorporated various types of media including print, Internet, Intranet and video to drive successful campaigns. Overhauled internal communication documents from print-based versions to electronic using web-based applications; resulted in document production costs slashed in half. Earned Point of Purchase Marketing Award in recognition for outstanding marketing support provided to Store Planning & Merchandising Departments of each new outlet to facilitate the installation of new Point Of Purchase materials.Successfully managed in-store marketing communication programs: New Vendor Product Sourcing, Sales & Profit Merchandising and Impulse Buying. Selected as Business Analyst & Communications Team Leader, Year 1995, 7-Up Bottling Company. Strategized to develop contingency plans to address possible business failure scenarios in the Advertising, Marketing and Merchandising Departments.
Timeline
Supervisor
Detroit Cabinet Manufacturing
01.2020 - Current
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Home Depot
02.2018 - 06.2020
Chief Executive Officer
Bath Tub Buddy
01.1999 - 10.2014
Line Supervisor
Profile Steele
01.1994 - 01.1998
Merchandizer
7-Up Bottling Company
01.1992 - 01.1995
Associates - Applied Business
Detroit Business Institute
Small Business Certification -
U.S. Department of Adult Continuing Education
Building Trades Certification -
Elkton Vocational construction & Extraction Program