Rex Caldwell
Estacada,OR
Summary
Experienced executive prepared for leadership roles with strong focus on strategic vision, operational excellence, and driving growth. Expertise in team collaboration, navigating complex challenges, and delivering impactful results with focus on retail grocery business. Skilled in financial management, strategic planning, and vendor relationships. Highly adaptable and reliable, excelling in dynamic environments.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Executive Officer
Extreme Grocery Discounters LLC
08.2021 - Current
- Manage 4 grocery stores in OR and WA.
- Developed strategies to enhance organizational growth.
- Negotiated favorable contracts with suppliers and vendors, ensuring cost-effective procurement processes.
- Identified new revenue generation opportunities to maximize bottom-line profitability.
- Negotiated with suppliers and delivery workers and ordered materials according to forecasted customer demand.
- Addressed employee and managerial concerns and implemented corrective actions to promote compliance.
- Engaged positively with staff and leadership colleagues, soliciting and encouraging feedback and collaborative spirit.
- Coached and guided senior managers to improve employee job satisfaction and achieve higher performance levels.
- Updated business processes, products, and team makeups to generate more business opportunities and cater to audience needs.
- Defined long-term company vision and mission;
- Market research and identifying trends and competitive positioning strategies.
- Communicating between departments to ensure operational efficiency.
- Vendor relationships.
- Filling in for the team members, when necessary;
- Established partnerships with key industry leaders to expand business opportunities and collaborations.
- Established processes for efficient business operations.
Auto Dealership Owner
Portland Cars
01.2016 - 08.2021
- Grew a business from one small car lot to two large car lots with an addition of a third location for detail and mechanics shop.
- Managed daily operations to ensure optimal vehicle inventory and customer satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to increase dealership visibility and sales.
- Oversaw financial management, including budgeting, payroll, and expense tracking for business operations.
- Trained and mentored staff on customer service best practices and product knowledge.
- Led negotiations with vendors for competitive pricing on vehicles and service agreements.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall costs for the business.
Warehouse Manager
Save A Lot Foods
01.2000 - 01.2007
- Oversaw daily warehouse operations ensuring efficient inventory management and order fulfillment.
- Implemented safety protocols enhancing workplace safety and reducing incident rates.
- Trained and mentored staff on best practices for equipment operation and handling procedures.
- Streamlined logistics processes improving shipment accuracy and reducing delays.
- Coordinated with suppliers to optimize stock levels and manage supply chain relationships effectively.
- Conducted regular audits of inventory systems ensuring compliance with company policies and standards.
- Developed training programs enhancing team skills and promoting continuous improvement initiatives.
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
- Oversaw daily warehouse operations, ensuring efficient inventory management and order fulfillment.
- Reduced order processing time by redesigning layout for more effective use of space and easier access to high-demand items.
- Developed waste reduction program that not only saved costs but also aligned with sustainability goals.
- Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Scappoose High School
Scappoose, ORSkills
- Organizational leadership
- Executive leadership
- Risk management
- Staff management
- Operating budgets
- Process improvements
- Negotiation
- Business development
- Relationship management
- Risk assessments
- Business planning
- Data-driven decision making
- Human resources management
- Customer relations
- Market strategies
Timeline
Chief Executive Officer
Extreme Grocery Discounters LLC
08.2021 - Current
Auto Dealership Owner
Portland Cars
01.2016 - 08.2021
Warehouse Manager
Save A Lot Foods
01.2000 - 01.2007
High School Diploma -
Scappoose High School