JOHN PACE
Flower Mound,TX
Summary
Results oriented leader with 20 years’ experience in managing individuals, teams, and inventory logistics. Operations and service management targeting senior level decision-makers and strong leadership skills. Expert strategic operations methodology as well as project planning/management and purchasing management.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
FRONT OF HOUSE EMPLOYEE
COMMUNITY BEER COMPANY
07.2023 - Current
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing attentive service and addressing inquiries in a timely manner.
- Increased bar revenue with upselling techniques and promotion of special events.
- Assisted in the setup of private events, accommodating specific client requests.
PURCHASING MANAGER
ROCK MATERIALS
09.2016 - 03.2023
- Responsible for ordering and construction product logistical management and analysis grossing over 35 million dollars at one location, contributing to a 30% increase over previous year.
- Reduced costs by streamlining material costs and procurement to assure best prices for materials and freight contributing to improved inventory management and overall bottom line.
- Created purchasing policies and procedures that complied with company standards while developing more efficient processes, preventing errors.
- Established a hierarchical line of responsibilities, developing department heads into a functional lead/subordinate system.
DEPARTMENT SUPERVISOR
THE HOME DEPOT
02.2012 - 09.2016
- Created and implemented operational training, inventory management and cost containment.
- Managed team of 30 associates, delegated tasks and held each employee accountable for completing assignments.
- Strengthened merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost sales.
Education
BACHELOR OF ARTS - Radio, TV, Film and Communication Studies
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS
Denton, TX1994
Skills
- Procurement Logistics Management
- Stock Replenishment & Inventory Management
- Vendor Relationship Management and Negotiations
- Special Order Tracking
- Multiple Concurrent Deadline Management
- Exceptional Attention to Detail
Certification
- Happily married over 27 years.
- Father of two college graduates and a third still in college.
- Avid road and trial runner accomplishing more the 18 events of full marathon distance or greater.
- Successfully hiked to the top of Mt. Elbert, the highest summit in the contiguous United States.
Timeline
FRONT OF HOUSE EMPLOYEE
COMMUNITY BEER COMPANY
07.2023 - Current
PURCHASING MANAGER
ROCK MATERIALS
09.2016 - 03.2023
DEPARTMENT SUPERVISOR
THE HOME DEPOT
02.2012 - 09.2016
BACHELOR OF ARTS - Radio, TV, Film and Communication Studies
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS
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