David Bracale
Port Orange,FL
Summary
Results-oriented Executive Professional with expertise in creative thinking, communication, and leadership. Delivered positive organizational change through motivational leadership and advanced supervisory skills, enhancing team performance and customer service. Committed to maximizing employee engagement and driving company success through effective training and morale-building techniques.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Emerging Categories
W.B. Mason Co.
Boston, MA
11.2014 - Current
- Milestone achievement: 500 million in sales encompassing 8 unique verticals in less than 5 years.
- Drove growth and profitability initiatives for new categories and verticals, contributing to overall business success.
- Managed expansion and retention strategies across emerging categories to strengthen customer loyalty.
- Directed sales, marketing, and procurement efforts in identified programs to enhance market presence.
- Evaluated current revenue channels for improvement.
- Oversaw all vendor relationships as a manager.
President
Buck Supply & Distribution
Plattsburgh, NY
06.1996 - 11.2014
- Directed and coordinated the company’s financial/budget activities to fund operations, inventory and capital investments while increasing operational efficiencies.
- Supervised employees performing financial reporting, accounting, billing, collections, payroll, and budgeting duties.
- Appointed department heads and front-line managers to ensure adherence to training and procedural standards.
- Analyzed staff operations, performance, and objectives to determine areas of potential cost reduction and department improvement.
- Negotiated prices and terms with suppliers, vendors and freight forwarders.
- Analyzed inventories to identify opportunities for increasing inventory turns, minimizing waste, and improving customer service.
- Negotiated competitive prices and terms with suppliers, vendors, and freight forwarders to enhance procurement efficiency.
Education
B.S. - Business Administration
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT PLATTSBURGH
Plattsburgh, NYSkills
- Sales strategy
- Vendor management
- Market analysis
- Financial forecasting
- Revenue forecasting
- Profitability optimization
- Supply chain management
- Category development
Timeline
Director of Emerging Categories
W.B. Mason Co.
11.2014 - Current
President
Buck Supply & Distribution
06.1996 - 11.2014
B.S. - Business Administration
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT PLATTSBURGH