John Lesnik
General Manager
Whitman,MA
Summary
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Moduline Aluminum Cabinets
09.2020 - 12.2023
- Negotiated pricing and terms with 100's of vendors to secure best value for company to reduce cost
- Set, enforced, and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
- Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, and company procedures
- Coordinated with marketing and digital marketing companies to confirm websites are user-friendly, visually appealing and optimized for SEO. Working understanding of Google Analytics.
- Oversaw daily operational performance of 6-8 sales and marketing teams members.
- Communicated regularly with suppliers to uphold accountability for quality standards and timely delivery of goods
- Experienced in LTL, Truckload and 3PL
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Analyzed market and delivery systems to assess present and future materials availability
- Used ECI JobBOSS² to authorize and monitor purchase orders and consumables
- Facilitated manual and digital applicant tracking techniques, collaborating with hiring personnel on fair and effective hiring practices.
Operations Coordinator
Moduline Aluminum Cabinets
12.2017 - 09.2020
- Coordinated inbound and outbound freight, as well as negotiation of freight rates with Local and national LTL freight companies.
- Implemented and open line of communication between production and sales to better communicate ongoing needs of customers to manufacturing,
- Coordinate with the marketing team to attend industry sponsored trade shows including marketing plan development, logistics, show planning and customer interaction.
- Oversaw day-to-day operations of teams across several departments.
- Motivated and trained employees to maximize team productivity.
Sales Executive
Moduline Aluminum Cabinets
02.2013 - 03.2017
- Identifying advantages and comparing products to competitive offerings
- Built and strengthened long-lasting client relationships based on accurate price quotes and customer-centric terms.
- Developed relationships with government contractors, municipalities and multinational corporations including but not limited to NASA, John Deere and Lockheed Martin.
- Secured multiple contracts including multi-million dollar contracts; setting company records in the process.
- Promote/sell/secure orders from existing and prospective customers through a consultative sales approach
- Maintain company's contact management database to track existing and prospective customers, through ECI JobBOSS²
- Analysis of territories and markets for potential and determine value of existing and prospective customers.
- Monitored and adjusted pricing based on market trends and customer feedback to meet expectations and increase sales.
- Developed and presented valuable sales presentations to potential customers to highlight features and benefits of products.
Operations Manager
American Motor Works
03.2017 - 12.2017
- Coordinate daily shop activities including scheduling, purchasing and employee training.
- Devised strategies to boost customer sales and drive referrals due to excellent service resulting in new customer relationships.
- Daily oversight of 4 technicians, including reviews, job tracking and human resources and scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Met with existing customers and prospects to discuss business needs and recommend optimal solutions.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Business Administration and Management, General
Bridgewater State College
Bridgewater, Ma05.2010
College Preparatory -
Boston College High School
Dorchester, Ma05.2005
Skills
- Business Development and Planning
- Procurement and cost management
- Business Administration
- Sales Expertise
- Cost Management
- Project Management
- Staff Development
- Customer Service
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Supply Chain Management
- Vendor Sourcing
- Business Development
Timeline
General Manager
Moduline Aluminum Cabinets
09.2020 - 12.2023
Operations Coordinator
Moduline Aluminum Cabinets
12.2017 - 09.2020
Operations Manager
American Motor Works
03.2017 - 12.2017
Sales Executive
Moduline Aluminum Cabinets
02.2013 - 03.2017
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Business Administration and Management, General
Bridgewater State College
College Preparatory -
Boston College High School
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