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Tina Chauza

Pascagoula,MS

Summary

Seasoned operations professional with over 30 years of dedicated experience in the flooring industry. Expertise spans warehouse management, customer service, and financial oversight. Proven track record in inventory control, team leadership, and implementing efficient operational processes. Relocating from Virginia to Mississippi, bringing a wealth of industry-specific knowledge and management experience.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Operations Manager

Prosource of Chesapeake
Chesapeake, VA
10.2025 - 04.2026
  • Streamlined operations through effective resource allocation and workflow optimization.
  • Coordinated cross-departmental communication to enhance project execution and operational efficiency.
  • Developed training programs for staff, fostering skill advancement and team collaboration.
  • Analyzed operational data, identifying trends to support strategic decision-making and process improvements.

Branch Operations Manager

Wanke Cascade
03.2021 - 09.2026
  • Oversee daily operations, ensuring high-quality customer service, sales support, and freight and logistics claims.
  • Manage branch employees, optimizing productivity and maintaining safety standards.
  • Implement effective inventory control measures, process improvement strategies.

Operations Manager

WSL
07.2019 - 03.2021
  • Directed receiving, storage, and truck scheduling operations.
  • Managed warehouse and office staff, enhancing operational efficiency.
  • Developed and maintained strong customer relationships to drive sales growth.

Operations Manager

The Cronin Company
03.2008 - 04.2019
  • Oversaw all aspects of operations, including customer service, purchasing, and warehouse management.
  • Managed installation sales counter and warehouse/office employees.
  • Implemented inventory control measures and coordinated with suppliers.

Various Roles including Director of Finance

Floor Supply Distributing
03.1994 - 03.2008
  • Progressed through multiple roles from accounts receivable to credit manager, culminating in the Director of Finance position.
  • Managed order desk, accounts, and purchasing.
  • Oversaw credit management, inventory control, and freight claims.
  • Handled manufacturer file backs and claims.

Education

Certificate - Office Procedures

Trend Business College

Skills

  • Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • Experienced with a variety of inventory management systems
  • Strong financial oversight and cash handling skills
  • Excellent customer relationship management
  • Forklift operation and warehouse safety compliance
  • Team leadership and employee development
  • Willingness to learn and adapts quickly to new processes
  • Strategic planning
  • Opening and closing procedures
  • Staff supervision
  • Compliance reporting
  • Employee development

Timeline

Assistant Operations Manager

Prosource of Chesapeake
10.2025 - 04.2026

Branch Operations Manager

Wanke Cascade
03.2021 - 09.2026

Operations Manager

WSL
07.2019 - 03.2021

Operations Manager

The Cronin Company
03.2008 - 04.2019

Various Roles including Director of Finance

Floor Supply Distributing
03.1994 - 03.2008

Certificate - Office Procedures

Trend Business College

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Leadership is not about being in charge, It is about taking care of those in your charge. - Simon Sinek
Tina Chauza