GORDON VAN PUTTEN
CANTON,MI
Summary
Talented 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.
Diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities and results-driven approach.
Collaborative team member with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Inherent strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Insightful Mentor with experience directing and improving operations through effective employee motivational strategies and strong policy enforcement.
Experienced leader with analytical approach to business planning and day-to-day problem-solving.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager Director
All State Fastener Corporation
1997.04 - Current
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Promoted culture of accountability within teams, driving individual ownership for delivering results on time and within budget constraints.
- Captured new business by showing success with existing customers and instilling confidence in potential customers.
- Manage several direct report associates throughout North America
Operations Manager
Unistrut Corporation
1986.03 - 1997.04
- Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
- Supervised manufacturing of ornamental structural steel products.
- Developed and implemented strategies to maximize customer satisfaction.
- Managed budgets effectively, consistently delivering projects on-time and within financial constraints.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
Davenport University
Grand Rapids, MISkills
- Inventory Management
- Project Planning
- Sales Techniques
- Customer Service
- Employee relations
Affiliations
- Michigan Department of Natural Resources
- Wayne County Sheriff Reserve Unit
- Friendship Church of Canton
Timeline
Manager Director
All State Fastener Corporation
1997.04 - Current
Operations Manager
Unistrut Corporation
1986.03 - 1997.04
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
Davenport University
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