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Dalton Solfest

Altoona

Summary

Quality-focused professional with extensive experience in inventory control and warehouse management. Demonstrated success in analyzing sales data to drive forecasting accuracy and optimize operations, while effectively managing teams to enhance workflow and efficiency.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Inventory Control/Forecasting Manager

Park Ridge Distributing
Eau Claire
04.2025 - Current
  • Presented actionable forecasting insights to management, supporting strategic decision-making.
  • Monitored market conditions and adjusted forecasts to align with changing consumer behavior.
  • Analyzed historical sales data to identify trends, enhancing forecasting accuracy.

Warehouse Manager

Park Ridge Distributing, Inc.
Eau Claire
06.2018 - 04.2025
  • Instructed warehouse personnel on new policies and best practices to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.
  • Managed organization of new package locations in warehouse to streamline retrieval and storage processes.
  • Manage new package creation within computer system and coordinate with sales team to distribute accurate pricing.
  • Coordinate with Loading crew for scheduling night and weekend shifts.
  • Assisted warehouse personnel with daily tasks.
  • Conducted hiring and termination processes for warehouse staff to maintain optimal workforce levels and meet operational needs.

Inventory/ Admin Assistant

Park Ridge Distributing, Inc.
Eau Claire
04.2012 - 06.2018
  • Conducted physical inventory counts, identifying and resolving discrepancies to ensure accuracy.
  • Supported warehouse and loading crews in daily operations, facilitating smooth workflow.
  • Paid company bills using quickbooks.
  • Assisted A/R clerk by applying payments made by customers.
  • Aided Sales team with emergency deliveries, ensuring timely service to customers.

Night Loader/ Weekend Merchandiser

Park Ridge Distributing, Inc.
Eau Claire
12.2008 - 04.2012
  • Forklift certified/ Unloaded and loaded semi trucks and side-bay trucks.
  • Filled grocery store shelves with back stock and faced products for improved presentation.
  • Made occasional weekend deliveries to ensure product availability.
  • Picked orders for next-day delivery by drivers.

Education

Business Administration - Finance

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-STOUT
Menomonie, WI
08.2011

Skills

  • Inventory analysis
  • Process improvement
  • QuickBooks
  • Excel
  • Microsoft Office
  • Outlook
  • Customer relationship management
  • Problem solving
  • Team leadership
  • Attention to detail

References

References available upon request

Timeline

Inventory Control/Forecasting Manager

Park Ridge Distributing
04.2025 - Current

Warehouse Manager

Park Ridge Distributing, Inc.
06.2018 - 04.2025

Inventory/ Admin Assistant

Park Ridge Distributing, Inc.
04.2012 - 06.2018

Night Loader/ Weekend Merchandiser

Park Ridge Distributing, Inc.
12.2008 - 04.2012

Business Administration - Finance

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-STOUT
Dalton Solfest