Jeffrey J. Schmidt
Belleville,IL
Summary
Knowledgeable Senior Executive with planning and problem-solving abilities. Focused on maximizing resource utilization to increase bottom-line profitability. Organized and systematic with natural relationship-building and leadership talents. Dependable and detail-oriented to manage multiple tasks and priorities. Broad experience includes office management, accounting, operations, database management and vendor negotiations. Accustomed to increasing profit margins by growing sales and reducing costs. Hands-on, proactive manager with an adaptable and creative approach.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive VP of Operations & Merchandising
Global Advantage Holdings, LLC
St. Louis , MO
01.2012 - 03.2024
- Implemented company's wholesale distribution and import initiatives, administering contracts and engaging manufacturers & customers to significantly maximize profit margins (5% to 10%).
- Directed the evaluation of existing processes for opportunities to increase efficiency or reduce costs.
- Managed sales and marketing operations for wholesale & retail accounts (startup to $15M sales).
- Excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
- Monitored inventory levels on a daily basis (100+ items) and placed new orders for merchandise to keep quantities well-stocked for replenishment, or on-time delivery (97%) to customers.
- Reviewed financial statements and sales activity reports to measure goal achievement.
- Coordinated and directed activities of business concerning production, pricing and sales including preparation of customer sales presentations.
- Traveled extensively internationally to source new - existing products and negotiate purchases.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration - Accounting & Finance
Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MOSkills
- Financial Management (Balance Sheet, Cash Flow & Income Statement)
- Business and Operations Management
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Efficiency Optimization
- Supply Chain Distribution
- Wholesale Distribution Experience (startup to $300M)
- Microsoft Office (proficient in Excel, Word & PowerPoint)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Executive VP of Operations & Merchandising
Global Advantage Holdings, LLC
01.2012 - 03.2024
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration - Accounting & Finance
Southeast Missouri State University
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