Keith Nelson
North Ridgeville,OH
Summary
Persistent leader eager to lead and grow organizations. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication with a good understanding of business principles, project management, and team leadership. Collaborative with a relentless work ethic. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Versatile business leader bringing 10 years of experience as an accomplished owner/operator. Strategic problem-solver, change manager, and visionary executive with success in implementing plans to meet current and future needs. Key expertise in metals, e-commerce, and warehouse management.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
President
Welded Products Inc
06.2016 - Current
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
- Developed and implemented new strategies and policies to establish long-term business objectives and provide strong and sustainable organizational leadership.
- Cultivated strong relationships with external partners to foster collaboration and maximize resources.
- Reduced operational costs through strategic cost management initiatives.
- Shaped solutions and approaches by leveraging trends in customer marketplaces and industries.
- Created succession plans to provide continuity of operations during leadership transitions.
- Directed technological improvements, reducing waste and business bottlenecks.
- Founded performance- and merit-based evaluation system to assess staff performance.
President
U First Logistics
01.2013 - Current
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
- Developed and implemented new strategies and policies to establish long-term business objectives and provide strong and sustainable organizational leadership.
- Cultivated strong relationships with external partners to foster collaboration and maximize resources.
- Reduced operational costs through strategic cost management initiatives.
- Monitored financial performance and implemented measures to enforce compliance with budgetary standards.
- Developed and implemented new strategies and policies in collaboration with executive partners to establish and achieve long-term business objectives, providing company with strong and sustainable organizational leadership.
- Established innovative policies to improve organizational performance and increase customer satisfaction.
- Employed optimal safety practices to reduce worksite complaints and hazards.
- Led operational team in development, rollout, and management of new product lines.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
- Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
- Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility.
- Monitored key business risks and established risk management procedures.
- Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
- Devised and presented business plans and forecasts to customers.
- Directed technological improvements, reducing waste and business bottlenecks.
- Founded performance- and merit-based evaluation system to assess staff performance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Entrepreneurship
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH01.2024
Skills
- Employee Relations
- Risk Mitigation
- Financial Management
- Staff Management
- Process Improvement
- Policy Development
- Cost Control
- Company Representation
- Business Planning
- Talent Recruitment
- Quality Assurance
- Operations Oversight
- Brand Management
- Project Management
- Sales and Marketing
- Organizational Leadership
- Business Administration
- Program Management
- Financial Administration
- Account Management
- Financial Planning
- Staff Training
- Vendor Sourcing and Negotiations
- Cost Reduction
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 20 staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Timeline
President
Welded Products Inc
06.2016 - Current
President
U First Logistics
01.2013 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Entrepreneurship
Southern New Hampshire University
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