Tony Louden
Eden Prairie,MN
Summary
Talented and passionate home improvement professional, who thrives in ambiguous situations to bring visions to life. Strong attention to detail and a unique problem solver helping to effectively coordinate and manage projects & improvements. Highly effective at understanding blueprints, working with contractors and proficient in operating hand tools, power tools, and construction equipment.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Louden LLC
02.2013 - Current
- Survey remodeling projects and create schematics for design projects
- Create AutoCAD drawings for building schematics and audio visual installations
- Assist with preparation and construction of home remodels (framing, drywall, electrical, flooring, etc.)
- Develop strong relationships with sales associates and systems engineers to ensure project deadlines and expectations are met
- Manage business operations to stay on track and hit deadlines
Inventory Manager, Buyer/Wholesale Coordinator
Coon Rapids CDJR
01.2014 - Current
- Identify the current rate of sales vs inventory to create a daily inventory buy plan
- Analyze the best performing inventory to acquire from all available auctions/sources
- Arrange and track cost efficiency and data entry all new acquisitions into D.M.S
- Manage inventory reconditioning
- Track inventory performance relative to gross profit, reconditioning expense, and inventory age
- Perform appraisals and work with team managers to finalize deals
- Influenced leadership to adapt our reconditioning process to utilize new software to increase efficiency
- Built strong relationships across all departments enabling strong teamwork, ultimately impacting overall growth
Reconditioning Manager and Service Advisor
Brooklyn Park Imports
08.2009 - 01.2014
- Managed inventory reconditioning
- Improved reconditioning processes by streamlining workflows and implementing time-saving strategies.
- Maintained professional relationships with outside vendors
- Prepared repair orders by describing symptoms, problems, and causes, as well as repairs and services required
- Maintained customer rapport by explaining estimates and answering questions and concerns.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Architecture
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN01.2010
Skills
- Remodeling
- Carpentry
- Flooring Installation
- Drywall
- CAD
- SketchUp
- Photoshop
- Microsoft Office
- Project planning and management
- Design process understanding
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Resolution
Timeline
Inventory Manager, Buyer/Wholesale Coordinator
Coon Rapids CDJR
01.2014 - Current
Owner
Louden LLC
02.2013 - Current
Reconditioning Manager and Service Advisor
Brooklyn Park Imports
08.2009 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Architecture
University of Minnesota
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