Joshua Colson
Las Cruces,NM
Summary
Versatile sales and operations professional with progressive experience at Copper State Bolt & Nut Co. since 2017. Background includes outside sales, branch management, will-call sales, and warehouse management within the industrial supply and fastener industry. Experienced in team leadership, sales growth, daily operations, inventory coordination, customer relationship management, and cross-functional communication. Skilled at balancing competing priorities, coordinating workflows, resolving operational challenges, and leading teams to meet business objectives. Certified Fastener Specialist seeking to apply strong organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills to a Project Manager position. Bilingual in Spanish.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Outside Sales Representative
Copper State Bolt & Nut Co.
Las Cruces, NM
01.2017 - Current
- Cultivated and strengthened customer relationships, driving sales growth and fostering long-term partnerships.
- Identified customer needs and recommended products and solutions.
- Oversaw customer follow-up, sales activities, and account communication to ensure alignment with customer expectations.
- Collaborated with inside sales, branch management, warehouse personnel, and other departments to meet customer needs effectively.
- Monitored customer and market opportunities to support business development and territory growth.
Branch Manager
Copper State Bolt & Nut Co.
Las Cruces, NM
01.2017 - Current
- Managed daily branch operations while balancing customer service, sales goals, and operational priorities.
- Led and supervised team of 7–8 employees, established performance expectations, and coordinated daily responsibilities to enhance team outcomes.
- Supported sales growth through customer relationship management, business development, and cross-department coordination.
- Coordinated communication between sales, warehouse, and administrative teams to resolve operational issues and streamline workflows.
- Promoted accountability and employee development while ensuring compliance with company policies and safety procedures to foster a positive work environment.
Will-Call Sales
Copper State Bolt & Nut Co.
Las Cruces, NM
01.2017 - Current
- Guided customers in selecting products, processing orders, and fulfilling needs.
- Collaborated with warehouse staff to ensure accuracy and timeliness of customer orders.
- Addressed customer inquiries and resolved order issues effectively.
- Supported daily sales work through clear communication, organization, and attention to detail.
Warehouse Manager
Copper State Bolt & Nut Co.
Las Cruces, NM
01.2017 - Current
- Managed warehouse activities, ensuring efficient receiving, stocking, inventory coordination, order fulfillment, and distribution.
- Coordinated warehouse priorities and workflow to support accurate and timely order processing.
- Coordinated shipments and deliveries, facilitating communication between sales and other departments to streamline processes.
- Monitored inventory levels and supported inventory counts, audits, and record accuracy.
- Led employee training on workplace safety and optimized use of warehouse equipment and resources.
Education
Associate of Science -
Dona Ana Branch Community College
Las CrucesSkills
- Sales strategy
- Sales forecasting
- Sales pipeline management
- Client relations
- Order management
- Order fulfillment
- Inventory control
- Inventory systems
- Warehouse scanning
- Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365)
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Staff management
- Time management
- Problem Solving
- Sales initiative development
Certification
- Certified Fastener Specialist
Timeline
Outside Sales Representative
Copper State Bolt & Nut Co.
01.2017 - Current
Branch Manager
Copper State Bolt & Nut Co.
01.2017 - Current
Will-Call Sales
Copper State Bolt & Nut Co.
01.2017 - Current
Warehouse Manager
Copper State Bolt & Nut Co.
01.2017 - Current
Associate of Science -
Dona Ana Branch Community College