Hugh Whidden
Galveston
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales-Purchasing-Management
Ideal lumber
Galveston
01.2001 - 03.2026
- While in sales, built and maintained long-term client relationships, driving customer acquisition and retention.
- Managed custom and special material orders for contractors, builders, and residential clients.
- Negotiated pricing, confirmed availability, and scheduled deliveries to meet project deadlines.
- In purchasing, coordinated directly with vendors to source specialty lumber and building materials.
- Maintained precise inventory records and conducted regular stock audits.
- Verified incoming shipments against purchase orders and resolved discrepancies promptly.
- Collaborated with sales staff and yard teams to ensure accurate order fulfillment
- In management, provided consistent communication to customers regarding order status and delivery times.
- Handled quoting, order management, and upselling/cross-selling strategies.
- Monitored market trends and competition to stay competitive and maximize sales.
- Oversaw financial aspects including purchasing decisions and cash flow management.
- Supervised staff, improved operational efficiency, and maintained high customer service standards.
Sales - purchasing - management
Prets
Galveston
04.1985 - 06.2001
- While in sales I handled cash, charge accounts, house accounts, phone sales.
- Prepared quotes, processed orders, maintained strong customer relationships.
- Advanced into purchasing, maintained accurate inventory counts, monitored stock levels, anticipated supply needs based on seasonal demand and project volume. LED procurement operations, including sourcing, purchasing, receiving, and merchandising.
- Managed vendor relationships to ensure the procurement of high quality materials within budget.
- In management I oversaw financial aspects, including purchasing decisions and cash flow management.
- Supervised staff, improved operational efficiency, and maintained a positive work environment.
Education
Chipley High School
Chipley, FLSkills
- Client relationship management
- Order management
- Inventory control
- Vendor negotiation
- Financial oversight
- Customer acquisition
- Supply chain coordination
- Market analysis
- Operational efficiency
- Staff supervision
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Strategic planning
- Upselling strategies
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Analytical thinking
- Project planning
- Problem-solving
- Dependable and responsible
- Attention to detail
- Leadership
Timeline
Sales-Purchasing-Management
Ideal lumber
01.2001 - 03.2026
Sales - purchasing - management
Prets
04.1985 - 06.2001
Chipley High School