LIAM T. GANNON
North Kingstown,RI
Summary
Business-focused college student with progressive experience in lumber yard operations, customer service, sales support, and equipment handling. Manage daily inventory, orders, material movement, and workflow while supporting customers, coordinating with suppliers, and stepping into leadership when management is absent.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Lumber Yard Manager
Greenwich Wood Products
Hope, RI
05.2023 - Current
- Managed daily lumber-yard operations, coordinating inventory, customer orders, material movement, grading/sorting, loading, and workflow to ensure efficient service delivery.
- Work directly with customers to understand project requirements, recommend lumber and material solutions, prepare orders, and support sales and repeat business.
- Developed comprehensive knowledge of lumber products, pricing, inventory, logistics, and material handling to enhance customer service and support operational goals.
- Operate forklifts, skid steer, trucks, and woodworking/millwork equipment while maintaining a safe, organized, and productive work environment.
Education
University of Rhode Island College of Business
Kingston, RI08-2027
High School Diploma -
North Kingstown High School
North Kingstown, RISkills
- Leadership: Team coordination, Supervision, Training, Reliability
- Business: Customer relations, Sales support, Problem-solving, Entrepreneurship
- Operations: Inventory, Logistics, Workflow, Equipment operation
- Professional: Communication, Critical thinking, Spanish understanding, Work ethic
ACADEMIC & ENTREPRENEURIAL PROJECTS
- Boxed Vine Business Project: Developed and presented a business concept as an academic project, applying market research, customer needs, business planning, positioning, and entrepreneurial problem-solving.
- TravelMechanic App Product Development Project: Developed a mechanic-focused mobile app concept designed around a real-world service problem; considered user needs, product functionality, business potential, and how technology could improve the customer/automotive service experience.
LEADERSHIP & TRAINING
- National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT): Participated in Scouts BSA's advanced leadership development program, building skills in communication, team organization, planning, delegation, problem-solving, and leading peers.
- Eagle Scout Award Earned 2020. Planned and completed a community service project constructing trail markers for the back trail at Gilbert Stuart Birthplace. Demonstrated project planning, accountability, leadership, and hands-on execution.
Timeline
Lumber Yard Manager
Greenwich Wood Products
05.2023 - Current
University of Rhode Island College of Business
High School Diploma -
North Kingstown High School