Teresa Ross
Union,NJ
Summary
With over 30 years of hands-on leadership in manufacturing, cabinetry, windows, closets, and building materials, Teresa is a seasoned operations executive. Her experience includes roles such as Director of Operations, Business Developer, and Owner at companies like Peach Closets, Ipex Home Supply, and Royal Prime. Teresa has successfully led teams, revamped manufacturing lines, implemented process improvements, managed overseas supplier relationships, and driven cost-saving initiatives. Her deep expertise in cabinetry, windows, logistics, and supply chain operations positions her as a highly relevant candidate for a growing construction-adjacent business. Known for being pragmatic, detail-oriented, solutions-driven, and excelling in both team-building and operational troubleshooting, Teresa is a valuable asset to any organization.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Purchasing
United Window and Door
03.2023 - Current
- Evaluate current supplier base
- Research, other suppliers and get estimate
- Evaluate and update inventory system
Warranty Manager
United Window and Door
01.2024 - 03.2025
- Managed a team of 10 technicians
- Reduced operating costs
- Increased efficiency in processing work orders
- Coached and trained staff members
- Maintained legal documents and corresponded with disputed claims.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
Director of Operations
Peach Closets
06.2021 - 12.2023
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Analyzed and tracked business metrics and made appropriate adjustments to meet supply and demand needs.
- Procured and coordinated new resources to achieve sales targets within optimal timeframes.
- Managed financial, operational, and human resources to optimize business performance.
- Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
- Built productive relationships with industry partners to support strategic business objectives.
Operations Manager/ Business Developer
Ipex Home Supply
01.2008 - 01.2021
- Ipex Home Supply is now known as Home Surplus
- Business Development
- Converted 70,000 sq. ft. warehouse into a sales environment friendly to homeowners and contractors.
- Introduced new products to complement the stock items to make the company a 'One-stop-shop'.
- Implemented purchase order systems
- Communicate with overseas suppliers via e-mail regarding purchase orders, and arrival dates of containers
- Created inventory items through the POS system, allowing forecast of the next purchase order
- Verify counts and communicated with suppliers on shortages
- Implemented the FIFO system
- Implemented work orders
- Managed a staff of 15 employees (Sales gurus and warehouse staff)
- Designed kitchens using 2020 design program
- Assisted in the implementation of new software, NetSuite.
Managing Member/ Owner
Classic Window Systems, L.L.C.
01.2004 - 01.2008
- Research and development
- Bought manufacturing equipment
- Found materials and suppliers to produce the first 'TILT AND TURN' European style window in the United States
- Presented product at trade shows
- Developed sales domestically and in Bermuda
Operations Manager
Royal Prime, INC.
01.1984 - 01.2004
- Accountable for all financial responsibilities including:
- Budget management
- Salary administration
- Purchasing
- Implementation of inventory management
- Risk management
- Union Negotiations
- Manufacturing and Quality Control
- Scheduled orders to optimize material usage
- Reduced scrap
- Implemented a quality control system
- Logistics
- Procurement (Supplier managing, ordering, and order controlling)
- Production
- Distribution
- Managed company fleet and drivers
- Oversaw DOT logs
- Customer Relations/Account Manager
Education
Associates Degree - Accounting
Adelphi University
Brooklyn, NY1985
Skills
- Operational excellence
- Systems Implementation
- Supply chain optimization
- Inventory Control
- Cost reduction strategies
- Data-driven decision making
- Negotiation expertise
- Expansion and New Market Development
- Budgeting and finance
- Cross-functional collaboration
International Travel
- UK
- Bermuda
Summary
Pragmatic team builder, Goal oriented employee, Dedicated, Result driven performer, Recruiting / Hiring, Sales Team Training & Management, Complex Negotiations, Systems Implementation, Inventory Control, OSHA Compliance, Wholesale & Retail Sales, Expansion and New Market Development, Strategic Partnership Building, Key Account Management, P&L Analysis / Expense Control
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Italian
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
Portuguese
Full Professional
Timeline
Warranty Manager
United Window and Door
01.2024 - 03.2025
Director of Purchasing
United Window and Door
03.2023 - Current
Director of Operations
Peach Closets
06.2021 - 12.2023
Operations Manager/ Business Developer
Ipex Home Supply
01.2008 - 01.2021
Managing Member/ Owner
Classic Window Systems, L.L.C.
01.2004 - 01.2008
Operations Manager
Royal Prime, INC.
01.1984 - 01.2004
Associates Degree - Accounting
Adelphi University
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