Roberto Mejias
Cooper City,FL
Summary
Dynamic professional with over 30 years of managerial experience, dedicated to delivering exceptional service in both large and small corporations. Recognized for keen attention to detail and an upbeat personality that fosters positive interactions. Proven track record in sales, supported by strong negotiation skills that drive competitive agreements in purchasing and sales. Extensive expertise in sourcing valves, metals, and certifications, combined with a wealth of marine knowledge, positions as a valuable asset to any organization.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Director/Manager
All Points Boats
Fort Lauderdale, FL
11.2020 - Current
- Responsible to perform all duties as necessary to assist in managing the company, lead by example and oversee all aspects of daily operations, manufacturing support and administrative functions needed to support operations. The development and growth of the new business segment. Ensures compliance with all Safety, Quality, Company and Regulatory directives. Research, analyze and implement cost reducing procedures. Direct involvement in process improvements and manufacturing efficiencies. Assist in development and implementation of new processes and policies. Assist in HR functions and perform performance evaluations as needed. Interface with customers, captains, surveyors, vendors and other outside the company as needed and assist in managing projects.
Warehouse/Operation Manager
ADI Metal Inc.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
11.2019 - 11.2020
- Manage staff of 11 employees that consist of 8 Warehouse Workers and 3 Drivers, receive, store and ship material that is kept in the warehouse. Increase the efficiency and output per employee as measured by orders completed on time, and weight shipped per employee. Manage warehouse cleanliness according to daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly schedule for the purpose of maintaining a safe and sanitary work area. Inventory Quality Control for ISO/QSLD, perform planned and scheduled checks of warehouse equipment in accordance with ISO P-630 and Train of current and new warehouse employees.
Warehouse/Purchasing Manager
All Points Boats Inc.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
12.2015 - 11.2019
- Acquired top-quality equipment, goods, and services at the best prices to facilitate organizational operations. Manage all aspects of purchasing to efficiently and cost-effectively support organizational operations. Managed all aspects of Purchasing, strategic planning, supplier selection, consolidation, qualification, sourcing, cost reduction and value analysis initiatives.
- Develop a purchasing strategy
- Developed strategies to achieve cost savings and enhance supplier performance against established targets.
- Coordinated logistics and inventory management in the warehouse.
- Responsible for inventory management.
- Keep a constant check on stock levels
- Conduct research to ascertain the best products and suppliers in terms of best value, delivery schedules and quality
- Negotiate and agree contracts, monitoring the quality of service provided
- Liaise between suppliers, manufacturers, relevant internal departments and customers
- Build and maintain good relationships with new and existing suppliers
- Handled financial transactions to ensure timely payments. and invoices
- Produced reports and statistics on spending and savings to inform purchasing decisions and drive efficiencies.
- Ensure suppliers are aware of business objectives
- Attend meetings and trade conferences
- Manage staff and provide necessary training.
- Forecast levels of demand for services and products
- Establishing departmental procedures, implement and manage.
Warehouse Manager
T and C Metals/ABC Supply Co. Inc
Fort Lauderdale, FL
07.2014 - 12.2015
- Oversaw daily management of a 50k warehouse, aligning operations with company policy. The main focus of the Warehouse Manager is inventory control, daily cycle counts, distribution, logistics, customer walk-ins . Achieving performance objectives requires action in all of the main areas of the warehouse activity: operations; human resources; customer care; and administration. Major jobs on a day-today basis include managing staff, finding new ways to improve warehouse, meeting customer demand, safety and loss prevention.
- Motivated team to drive sales growth and streamline processes.
- Made strategic decisions on stock control to optimize inventory management.
- Resolved staffing challenges through recruitment, performance evaluations, and training initiatives.
- Achieved compliance with standards for quality, customer service, health, and safety.
Assistant Store Manager
U Pull and Pay
West Palm Beach, FL
07.2012 - 06.2014
- The Assistant Manager is responsible for assisting with overall facility operations to include: managing team members in a collaborative and safe environment, enforcing the company’s safety & environmental programs, hiring, developing and coaching staff, promoting customer service initiatives, assisting with the procurement of facility inventory and meeting sales goals. The ideal Assistant Manager will be a self-motivated, team player who fosters the development of team members while excelling in a fast-paced environment.
- Managed team members by coaching, developing, and administering discipline to enhance team dynamics and performance.
- Ensure company safety focus is maintained and facilitate weekly staff meetings.
- Promoted a welcoming environment by maintaining the facility's cleanliness and visual appeal.
- Accurately complete paperwork associated with cash receipts and prices and conduct physical inventories.
- Meet assigned sales performance and profitability criteria.
- Incorporated customer feedback in decision-making to ensure customer satisfaction and improve service quality.
- Develop and maintain relationships with multiple levels of customers and suppliers-retail customers, wholesale customers and vehicle suppliers.
- Establish and monitor work schedule of retail and production employees.
- Oversaw all aspects of the retail store, focusing on sales, customer service, inventory, hiring, and training.
- Assumes responsibility of total store operation when acting as manager on duty.
- Facilitated the buying and selling of automobiles to enhance dealership offerings.
General Manager
Banyan Air Service
Fort Lauderdale, FL
12.2010 - 06.2012
- Directed and developed a staff of 16 Associates with a Gross Profit between Store sales and Online sales of 8.2 Mil. Ensured and surpassed desired company results in the areas of customer service, profitability, merchandising, training and the introduction of new products. Set an aggressive budget that we as a team surpassed by 10%. Responsible of all operational functions of Pilot Shop (Inventory, Cycle Counts, Shrink, etc.)
- Increased profitable margin from 23.2% to 28.9% at our Store and 13.2% to 19.8% on web sales
- Increased store sales by 16% to prior year and 18% online sales.
- Created the Pilot Shop and the online store first SOP and now it is in place.
- Hired an additional 2 FT and 2 PT to provide the best customer experience.
- Awarded the Platinum Award from Garmin.
- Record Sales in fiscal year 2010-2011.
- Lowest expense ever for the store and online fiscal year 2011-2012.
General Manager
Staples Inc
Davie, FL
09.2005 - 12.2010
- Started With Staples as Assistant Manager in Middletown Connecticut and 6 months into this role I was approached to take the role of Training Manager to opened the Miami Dade and Broward Market; after 15 stores were open I was given the opportunity to become General Manager of the Davie Retail Store. I Directed operation for 2 departments (Retail Sales, Copy and Print center) with a grossing of 2.8 million annually with 14 associates. Analyzed daily reports for sales, markdowns/markups, lost and stolen items. Scheduling, recruited, trained, motivated and supervised Department Leads.
- Reduced turnover in the district, leading to increased team stability and morale.
- Earned award for exceptional warranty sales performance, highlighting ability to meet customer needs. The best on hand accuracy on inventory of the district.
Education
Air National Guard, Sergeant E-6 -
01-2007
ARMY Reserve, Sergeant E-5 - undefined
01-2000
Information Management
Air Force Educational Center
Biloxi01-2000
Accounting
Interamerican University
Aguadilla05-1999
Administration Specialist
ARMY Educational Center
Jackson05-1990
Skills
Operational efficiency
- Operations oversight
- Strategic planning
- Business management
- Operations management
- Team leadership
- Staff management
- Employee relations
- Hiring and onboarding
- Performance evaluation and monitoring
- Human resources
Timeline
Operations Director/Manager
All Points Boats
11.2020 - Current
Warehouse/Operation Manager
ADI Metal Inc.
11.2019 - 11.2020
Warehouse/Purchasing Manager
All Points Boats Inc.
12.2015 - 11.2019
Warehouse Manager
T and C Metals/ABC Supply Co. Inc
07.2014 - 12.2015
Assistant Store Manager
U Pull and Pay
07.2012 - 06.2014
General Manager
Banyan Air Service
12.2010 - 06.2012
General Manager
Staples Inc
09.2005 - 12.2010
Administration Specialist
ARMY Educational Center
Accounting
Interamerican University
Information Management
Air Force Educational Center