Earl Bottoms
Crestview,FL
Summary
Dynamic Retail Yard Leader with a strong focus on enhancing team productivity and optimizing workflow. Proven ability to supervise yard crew activities, manage inventory, and improve customer satisfaction while maintaining safety and operational standards.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Retail Yard Leader/Supervisor
McCoy’s Building Supply
Belton, USA
03.2015 - 04.2026
- Oversees the yard crew activities, assigns duties of the yard employees.
- Supervised employees to ensure timely completion of daily tasks and maintain operational efficiency.
- Assists customer loading, verification and accuracy of tickets.
- Verify deliveries, unload trucks, maintain yard inventory and notify Store Inventory Coordinator or management for adjustment.
- Oversee the cleanliness and maintenance of the yard.
- Provided customer service by verifying lumber tickets and assisting with loading, ensuring accuracy and customer satisfaction.
- Communicate company policies to employees and facilitate training and enforcement.
- Recommend measures to improve productivity, reduce loss, maximize performance, and improve quality.
- Led team to ensure efficient inventory management and stock replenishment.
- Trained staff on safety protocols and best practices for store operations.
- Coordinated daily workflow to optimize customer service and satisfaction.
- Developed strategies to improve product placement and merchandising displays.
- Oversaw compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Facilitated communication between departments to enhance operational efficiency.
- Established clear roles, responsibilities, expectations, timelines, and resources for team projects.
- Monitored workflow processes and identified areas of improvement.
- Resolved conflicts between employees in a timely manner.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress, identify challenges, and develop solutions.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends in order to apply best practices.
- Examined completed work to detect defects and verify conformance to specifications.
- Monitored employee productivity to provide constructive feedback and coaching.
- Responded to customer questions regarding products, prices and availability.
- Trained new employees on company policies, job duties, and performance expectations.
- Addressed and resolved interpersonal conflicts within the team, maintaining a harmonious work environment.
- Monitored employee attendance, addressing any punctuality or absenteeism issues.
- Served as a point of contact between management and employees to enhance information flow. between upper management and staff, facilitating open communication.
- Developed and maintained a safe working environment, adhering to all safety protocols and regulations.
- Oversaw inventory management, ensuring adequate stock levels and reducing waste.
- Managed team of XX employees, fostering high productivity and adherence to quality standards.
- Coordinated with other department supervisors to ensure smooth workflow and project alignment.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Used strong issue resolution and communication skills to cultivate and strengthen lasting client relationships.
Electronic Technician II
ACET, Inc.
Ft. Hood, USA
04.2011 - 06.2014
- Applies advanced technical knowledge to solve unusually complex problems that typically cannot be solved solely by referencing manufacturers' manuals or similar documents.
- Work typically requires a detailed understanding of the interrelationships of circuits.
- Exercises independent judgment in performing such tasks as making circuit analyses, calculating wave forms, and tracing relationships in signal flow.
- Uses complex test instruments such as high frequency pulse generators, frequency synthesizers, distortion analyzers, and complex computer control equipment.
- May provide technical guidance to lower level technicians.
- Fabricated and ensured quality of custom military telecommunication cables, meeting stringent military standards.
- Isolated malfunctions in damaged electronic military equipment, restoring functionality and enhancing operational readiness.
- Incorporated engineering changes for custom-designed electronic military equipment and cables, improving system reliability and performance.
- Perform metal (aluminum) fabrications for numerous military vehicle platforms.
- Install Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data Systems (AFATDS) equipment throughout numerous military vehicle platforms.
- Utilized complex test instruments to evaluate system performance and functionality.
- Operated CAMI Cable Test System to assess cable integrity and performance.
- Used Fluke Multimeter to measure voltage, current, and resistance in electronic circuits.
Electronic Technician I
ManTech, Inc & NewTec, LLC/EPG
Ft. Hood, USA
05.2008 - 03.2011
- Fabrication and quality assurance of custom military telecommunication cables.
- Isolated malfunctions in electronic military equipment to ensure operational readiness.
- Incorporated engineering changes to enhance performance of custom designed electronic military equipment and cables.
- Install Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data Systems (AFATDS) equipment throughout numerous military vehicle platforms.
- Operated complex test instruments for accurate analysis of military equipment.
- Conducted testing using CAMI Cable Test System to assess cable performance.
- Utilized Fluke Multimeter for precise measurement and troubleshooting of electrical circuits.
- Performed aluminum fabrications for military vehicle platforms to support mission-critical operations.
Countertop Manufacturer
Mid-America Cabinets, Inc.
Gentry, USA
11.1994 - 04.2008
- Specialized in custom designs as a countertop manufacturer, delivering tailored solutions for diverse client needs.
- Fabricated square edge countertops with precision tools, ensuring high-quality finishes.
- Design & create jigs for specialty shaped countertops and bar tops.
- Route, sand, and shape countertops and bar tops.
- Create sink jigs and cut-outs.
- Spray adhesives and lay laminate on countertops.
- Design and build all jigs for countertop end splashes.
Education
Certificate of completion - Auto Mechanics
Indian Capital Area Vocational Technical School District 4
Stilwell, OK05-1985
High School Diploma -
STILWELL HIGH SCHOOL
Stilwell, OK04-1985
Skills
- Operational management
- Equipment installation
- Quality assurance
- Quality assurance controls
- Safety compliance
- Safety training
- Installation management
- Process improvement
- Workflow optimization
- Performance monitoring
- Continuous improvements
- Coordination
- Staff supervision
- Team leadership
- Customer service
- Customer engagement
- Customer training
- Conflict resolution
- Performance management
- Goal oriented
- Training
- Influencing others
- Goal oriented
Timeline
Retail Yard Leader/Supervisor
McCoy’s Building Supply
03.2015 - 04.2026
Electronic Technician II
ACET, Inc.
04.2011 - 06.2014
Electronic Technician I
ManTech, Inc & NewTec, LLC/EPG
05.2008 - 03.2011
Countertop Manufacturer
Mid-America Cabinets, Inc.
11.1994 - 04.2008
Certificate of completion - Auto Mechanics
Indian Capital Area Vocational Technical School District 4
High School Diploma -
STILWELL HIGH SCHOOL