Matthew Bicknell
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Skilled Branch Manager with demonstrated success in coordinating team and financial activities. Friendly and adaptable professional with remarkable leadership and program management skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Branch Manager
WestAir Gases
Bakersfield, CA
05.2019 - Current
- With this role my responsibilities consist of managing my team, maintaining and growing our daily sales, keeping up with current trends in sales and managing our stock levels to continue to provide our clients.
- Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.
- Assessed employee performance and developed improvement plans.
Distribution Manager/Buyer
WestAir Gases
Bakersfield, CA
02.2017 - 05.2019
- I was responsible for all planning and organizing of the operations of the warehouse, while maintaining everything that comes in to the warehouse and goes out
- While for purchasing I was responsible of managing and creating purchase orders of inventory for numerous different locations in the Central Valley.
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
- Increased efficiency and effectively supervised 14 team members to achieve optimal productivity
Inside Sales Associate
WestAir Gases, Melo’s Gas &Gear
Bakersfield, CA
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Developed working relationships with partners to merge and exchange consumer information and marketing data.
- Identified consumer interests and key market identifies for new accounts.
- Answered customers' questions regarding products, prices and availability.
Acetylene Pumper
Melo's Gas & Gear
Bakersfield, CA
10.2012 - 01.2015
- Conducted daily inspections of surface equipment and pumps to identify and address seal leaks, improper priming and other minor operational inefficiencies.
- Troubleshot and repaired day-to-day operational issues to keep productivity levels high and prevent safety hazards.
- Surveilled leases on properties within assigned area to verify maximal production of wells and pumping equipment.
- Reported actual or potential environmental incidents immediately to supervisors to assist in minimizing harmful outcomes and quickly restoring order.
Merchandiser
Nestle DSD
Bakersfield, CA
03.2010 - 03.2013
- Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
- Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
- Monitored inventory levels and kept adequate stock in product displays on sales floor.
- Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
Education
No Degree - Business Communications
CSU Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CASkills
- Work Planning
- Service-Oriented
- Customer Service
- Relationship Building
- Willing to Learn
- Proactive and Focused
- Decision Making
- Adaptable to Changing Conditions
Accomplishments
- Created a successful Student Discount Program
- WestAir Future Leader
- Hypertherm Sales Champion 2016
- Repeatedly received recognition from superiors for excellence in service.
Additional Information
- BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Timeline
Branch Manager
WestAir Gases
05.2019 - Current
Distribution Manager/Buyer
WestAir Gases
02.2017 - 05.2019
Inside Sales Associate
WestAir Gases, Melo’s Gas &Gear
01.2015 - 01.2017
Acetylene Pumper
Melo's Gas & Gear
10.2012 - 01.2015
Merchandiser
Nestle DSD
03.2010 - 03.2013
No Degree - Business Communications
CSU Bakersfield
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