David McParlane
Palatine,Il.
Summary
Talented Multi-tasking Manager with expert team leadership, planning and organizational skills built during successful career. Smoothly equip employees to independently handle daily functions and meet customer needs. Well-known for creating positive workplace culture and high-performing teams. Demonstrated Operational, Purchasing, and Business systems expertise,
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager
Americas Flooring Store
05.2022 - 09.2023
- Raised gross margins 9 points to effect bottom line
- Increased sales commissions 2 points on average as well as profitability per employee
- Managed all customer service issues with 5 star Google reviews.
President
Athome Flooring
09.2020 - 04.2022
- Sales: In-home, retail, and commercial
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
- Cultivated strong relationships with external partners to foster collaboration and maximize resources.
Vice President
Century Supply Co
11.1990 - 09.2020
- Only non family member of Operating Board.
- Operations- including warehousing totaling over 200,000 s/f under roof, 13 locations including a 24 hr. distribution center This included trucking, all material handling, and staffing. Up to 1000 line items picked daily..
- Software- Instrumental in designing and purchasing software for all business functions and departments.
- Sales, Purchasing, Expense categories, and Payroll budgets. Executive level forecasting with P & L responsibilities.
- Negotiated Union contracts. (Teamsters)
- Training of warehouse and sales staff.
- Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.
- Buying and sourcing: Carpeting, area rugs, and Vinyl ( Lvt, Vct, Sheet, Athletic, etc.)
- Sales support
- Grew sales in my categories outperforming overall business yearly.
- Negotiated vendor co-op and rebates as well as planned yearly marketing campaigns
Skills
- Managed multiple facilities (13)
- Controlled Inventory levels of over $15 mil
- Used software and diverse strategies for interdepartmental synergies
- Strong team builder
- Builds strong vendor relationships
Timeline
Manager
Americas Flooring Store
05.2022 - 09.2023
President
Athome Flooring
09.2020 - 04.2022
Vice President
Century Supply Co
11.1990 - 09.2020
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