JOHNATHAN ADAM WHITAKER
Silex,MO
Summary
Dynamic operations leader with a proven track record at C. Whitaker Marble Inc, driving a 30% profit margin turnaround. Expert in project management and process optimization, I enhanced productivity by 25% through strategic vendor negotiations and team building, ensuring efficient supply chain management and robust financial analysis.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Operations
C. Whitaker Marble Inc
St. Louis, MO
10.2016 - 12.2024
- A premier stone manufacturing company in St
- Louis and surrounding areas
- Was a top supplier of fabricated natural stone and man-made surfaces
- As Director of Operations, I oversaw all activity of up to 20 employees, including sales, manufacturing, and installation
- Streamlined manufacturing by researching and adding machinery and equipment where necessary to enhance productivity
- Worked with suppliers to create relationships, negotiate material pricing, and mitigate issues with on time delivery and materials
- Drove sales by offering product trends and recent innovations in the product market
- From 2017 to 2022 I was able to go from a profit loss to a 30% margin
- Mitigated bottlenecks in the manufacturing process to improve productivity by 25%
- Created a pricing strategy to help resolve cash flow issues.
Education
Master’s - Business Administration, emphasis in Finance
University of Missouri St. Louis
St. Louis, MOBachelor’s - Management and Organizational Behavior
University of Missouri St. Louis
St. Louis, MOSkills
- Project management
- Financial analysis
- Supply chain management
- Team building
- Negotiation skills
- Manufacturing processes
- Vendor performance management
- Process optimization
Certification
Project Management Certification, in progress
Timeline
Director of Operations
C. Whitaker Marble Inc
10.2016 - 12.2024
Master’s - Business Administration, emphasis in Finance
University of Missouri St. Louis
Bachelor’s - Management and Organizational Behavior
University of Missouri St. Louis
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