Dino Cardone

• Improved operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing innovative solutions.
• Led cross-functional teams/supervisors (25 employees) for successful completion of projects, resulting in increased productivity.
• Developed and executed strategic plans to achieve organizational goals and drive sustainable growth.
• Managed budgets and resources, optimizing allocation for maximum impact on business objectives.
• Managed cross-functional teams to ensure timely completion of projects and alignment with company objectives.
• Implemented a comprehensive performance management system, improving employee productivity and satisfaction levels.
• Oversaw financial planning and budgeting processes, ensuring optimal allocation of resources while minimizing expenses.
• Conducted thorough market research to identify emerging trends and opportunities for growth within the industry.
• Served as a key liaison between executive leadership and team members, fostering open communication channels and addressing concerns promptly.
• Cultivated strong relationships with vendors, suppliers, and other external stakeholders to optimize collaboration efforts and achieve mutual benefits.
• Evaluated potential acquisition targets by conducting rigorous due diligence processes, ultimately supporting company expansion goals.
• Implemented escalation procedures to effectively handle time-sensitive issues.
• Oversaw day-to-day business operations on sales floor by fostering deep professional relationships with wholesale contacts and customers.
• Trained new hires, providing information and insight into corporate policies and procedures.
• Recruited, hired, mentored and trained staff on business procedures, policies, duties and customer care methods.
• Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue and effectively targeting new markets.
• Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.

• Streamlined logistics processes by implementing innovative strategies, significantly reducing operational costs.
• Enhanced customer satisfaction with efficient inventory management and timely order fulfillment.
• Established effective communication channels among team members for improved collaboration and decision making.
• Developed comprehensive logistics plans to support company growth, increasing market share in a competitive industry.
• Implemented continuous improvement initiatives for increased efficiency across all areas of the supply chain.
• Led cross-functional teams ( 18 department employees) to achieve ambitious project goals within time constraints, resulting in successful project completions.
• Optimized warehouse operations by implementing modern storage solutions and process improvements, reducing product retrieval time.
• Negotiated favorable contracts with suppliers and carriers, ensuring cost savings without compromising quality or delivery times.
• Collaborated with sales and marketing teams to forecast demand accurately and plan inventory accordingly, minimizing stock outs and overstocks.
• Managed transportation networks effectively, improving on-time delivery rates while minimizing transportation costs.
• Analyzed performance metrics to identify areas of improvement in the supply chain, leading to measurable success markers.
• Coordinated procurement activities strategically to secure optimal pricing from vendors while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Leveraged emerging technologies such as AI and blockchain to optimize inventory tracking accuracy and reduce human error occurrences.
• Created a culture of accountability within the logistics department for increased employee motivation and engagement levels.
• Facilitated seamless integration of new acquisitions into existing logistics networks, ensuring uninterrupted service for customers during organizational changes.
• Designed training programs tailored for staff development needs, enhancing overall team skills and expertise in logistics management.
• Provided procurement of goods, provision of transportation services, tracking of movement and change to support safe and secure operations.
• Supervised logistics functions and operations.
• Conducted audits to improve office logistics practices and procedures.
• Managed functional areas of logistics.
• Organized unit training operations and managed details when unit move was required.
• Developed logistical checklists to guide activities support.

MES experience: Peach Tree system

- Train system to all logistics department heads.

- Implement software reports to executive team/ review during sales meetings.

- Problem solve daily issues with software, working directly with PT team and helpdesk if issues are escalated.

- Input of all shipments (inbound or outbound) in system and do daily review and running of day end reports.