Nicholas Capone
Gainesville,VA
Summary
Experienced Project, Logistics, Purchasing and team management professional with 15+ years in the audiovisual industry. Skilled in optimizing operations, resolving issues and bringing a positive attitude. Team player who works well with co-workers and customers alike. Proven track record in project management, purchasing, logistics, coordinating cross-functional teams, and developing processes. Experience in all facets of the A/V industry also including sales, accounting, and engineering functions. Ready to leverage expertise in project, purchasing, logistics, and operations management to drive efficiency and support organizational goals as a Project Manager or in any other role that can utilize a diverse skill set.
Overview
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Certification
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistics and Operational Support Manager
Bridges System Integration
05.2019 - 08.2026
- Managed logistics operations, including quarterly warehouse inventory audits & Shipping/Receiving/Delivery of projects
- Managed consignment program inventory and check out for consumable materials.
- Resolved receiving/invoicing/purchasing issues
- Managed all company assets (auditing, check-in/check out and custody) including tools, laptops, phones, test equipment, internal project equipment.
- Managed Company Vehicle Fleet (17 vehicles) including vehicle maintenance, quarterly inspections, service tracking, Fleet GPS account, DMV registration, vehicle log.
- Developed from scratch all warehouse policies and procedures, lifecycle documentation, vehicle policies, RMA process documentation.
- Hired and managed direct report logistics staff providing training/coaching/ mentoring.
- Responsible for all vendor returns for credit and equipment RMA's.
- Acted as company Safety Manager. Provided trainings/logged incidents.
- Coordinated with service department to track service call equipment incoming/outgoing.
- Managed internal projects and build-outs.
- Operated forklift, scissor lift, reach truck.
- Acted as secondary purchasing manager
- Assisted in sourcing/specifying equipment and materials.
- Managed and fulfilled all BOX / Equipment Sales. Responded to and specified bills of material for RFQ's/RFP's. Sourced product. Facilitated fulfillment, communicated with customers and initiated invoicing. Making and managing sales totaling as much as $5mil/year.
- Maintained cleanliness
- Managed company EBAY account to capture profit from discontinued product.
- Stocked and monitored for purchasing of warehouse materials
- Responsible for secure destruction of electronic equipment.
- Responsible for tracking of storage units.
- Assisted with various administrative functions within ERP system.
- Trained and mentored warehouse associates as team leader.
Purchasing Manager
Bridges System Integration
12.2025 - 07.2026
- Vendor Management
- Researched and implemented different offerings from vendors
- Researched quotes, lead time and back order statuses.
- Generated, Reviewed and submitted purchase orders supporting 20+mm in revenue yearly.
- Applied with new vendors/distributors to allow access to preferential pricing and direct relationships.
- Grouped orders together for bulk pricing breaks totaling millions in savings.
- Shopped pricing and researched alternate products.
- Worked with vendors to resolve fulfillment/purchasing issues.
- Met with vendors often to ensure a good working relationship.
- Worked with accounting/finance to ensure vendor payments and coordinate proper purchasing channels based on credit lines, status.
Project Manager
Bridges System Integration
12.2015 - 05.2019
- Successfully managed projects with tight deadlines and limited resources.
- Coordinated team members to ensure tasks were completed on time and within budget.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams across multiple departments to achieve goals.
- Provided clear direction to internal teams, setting expectations and due dates for deliverables.
- Traveled to customer sites to keep projects on schedule while maintaining high quality.
- Developed project plans, tracked progress, and reported results to stakeholders.
- Managed high profile clientele and sensitive projects.
- Managed and completed ~190 projects in 3+ years
- Developed schedules using Microsoft Projects.
- Monitored and worked with purchasing/logistics/integration/engineering/service teams to ensure project schedules stay on track and customer expectations are met.
- Communicated with customers to set proper expectations and ensure a positive experience.
- Mentored junior project managers and team members to enhance skills and performance.
- Facilitated status meetings, providing updates on progress and addressing any emerging challenges.
Purchasing Manager
Bridges System Integration
01.2012 - 12.2015
- Vendor Management
- Researched and implemented different offerings from vendors
- Researched quotes, lead time and back order statuses.
- Generated, Reviewed and submitted purchase orders supporting 20+mm in revenue yearly.
- Applied with new vendors/distributors to allow access to preferential pricing and direct relationships.
- Grouped orders together for bulk pricing breaks totaling millions in savings.
- Shopped pricing and researched alternate products.
- Worked with vendors to resolve fulfillment/purchasing issues.
- Met with vendors often to ensure a good working relationship.
- Worked with accounting/finance to ensure vendor payments and coordinate proper purchasing channels based on credit lines, status.
Warehouse Manager
Bridges System Integration
05.2011 - 12.2015
- Guided loading and unloading of goods, maintaining safety standards at all times.
- Oversaw warehouse job functions to meet on-time delivery needs.
- Planned layout of warehouse to achieve optimum space for product.
- Responsible for management and safe storage of 15+ million of A/V products
Education
Bachelor of Business (B.B.A) - Management and Marketing
Radford University
Radford, VA05-2010
High School Diploma -
Chantilly High School
Chantilly, VA06-2005
Skills
- Verbal Communication & Teamwork
- Excellent written communication and efficiency High-level WPM
- Employee/team Management
- Technical and historical knowledge of A/V design, industry, vendors
- Pricing/Purchasing expertise
- Logistics management expertise
- Extensive Vendor Relation experience
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office - including experience using Projects
- Extensive Project Planning experience
- Extensive Systems / ERP experience and expertise (mostly Q360)
- Shipping and Receiving expertise
Certification
- Eligible for PMP certification
- Maintained CTS certification from 2011 - 2020
- Forklift / Reach Truck / Scissor Lift Certified
- Extron A/V Associate
Timeline
Purchasing Manager
Bridges System Integration
12.2025 - 07.2026
Logistics and Operational Support Manager
Bridges System Integration
05.2019 - 08.2026
Project Manager
Bridges System Integration
12.2015 - 05.2019
Purchasing Manager
Bridges System Integration
01.2012 - 12.2015
Warehouse Manager
Bridges System Integration
05.2011 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Business (B.B.A) - Management and Marketing
Radford University
High School Diploma -
Chantilly High School