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Tyler Schmidt

Oklahoma City,OK

Summary

Service-oriented manager, focused on delivering exceptional customer service to drive consistent revenue growth. Coordinate resources to meet expected business and customer demands. Sales expert, organized decision-maker and strategic planner with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Manager

BlueLinx Corporation
Oklahoma City, OK
11.2022 - Current
  • Established relationships with key clients, while maintaining existing customer base.
  • Analyzed data to identify trends in customer behavior and develop plans accordingly.
  • Developed pricing strategies that would maximize profits while still remaining competitive in the market.
  • Developed sales plans, goals, strategies and objectives to achieve team goals and revenue objectives.

OPS Manager

BlueLinx Co.
Oklahoma City, OK
04.2021 - 11.2022
  • Manage company operations with responsibility for profit and loss, scheduling, training and inventory control.
  • Direct day-to-day operations by spearheading implementation of short-term and long-term strategies to achieve sales growth and profitability goals.
  • Aid senior leadership during executive decision-making process by generating daily reports to recommend corrective actions and improvements.

OPS Manager

Bluelinx Co.
Lubbock, TX
04.2020 - 04.2021
  • Manage daily operations, including supervising multiple team members.
  • Work directly with the sales staff to guarantee fulfillment and delivery of customers' orders.
  • Generated sales of wholesale products and related merchandise to existing customers as well as potential customers.
  • Managed purchases, invoices and documentation of materials.

General Manager

Cedar Creek LLC/BlueLinx
Lubbock, TX
07.2017 - 04.2020
  • Responsible for entire branch operation, including P&L responsibility, budgeting, strategic growth and improved EBITDA performance year over year.
  • Improved OPS culture by reducing costs and inventory losses with improved efficiency.
  • Lead team of 9 employees in all operations including sales, warehouse, transportation, AR and AP functions.

2019

  • Increased branch sales volume by 7.8%
  • Improved branch EBITDA by $370k.
  • Improved YOY GM Percentage by 1.8%

2018

  • Increased top line sales by $1.2 million YOY.
  • Reduced total operating expense by $138k YOY.
  • Increased net income by $174k YOY.

General Manager

Cedar Creek LLC
Harlingen, TX
07.2016 - 07.2017
  • Responsible for entire branch operation, including P&L responsibility, budgeting, strategic growth and improved EBITDA performance year over year.
  • Assisted with executive decision-making and strategy planning, initiating productive relationships with customer accounts and serving as the key contact for various personnel issues.
  • Generated daily operational and sales reports for corrective action or continuous improvement.
  • Led team of 8 employees in all operations including sales, warehouse, transportation, AR and AP functions.
  • Increased GP$ by 5% YOY. 
  • Reduced expenses by 6% YOY.
  • EBITDA growth of 87% YOY.
  • Net Income growth of 88% YOY.

Mill Coordinator

Cedar Creek LLC
Oklahoma City, OK
01.2015 - 07.2016
  • Maintained project production schedules by managing deadlines and adjusting workflow as needed. Projects included Cedar & Doug Fir Timber production, Panel Saw production, Hardwood Moulding production and more.
  • Prioritized needs and delegated assignments in order to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Worked with sales and mill staff to assess, update and optimize delivery dates for customers.
  • Liaised with both sales and mill personnel, taking on the position of point of contact and ensuring that all correspondence was funneled to the appropriate individuals. 

Inside Sales Representative

Cedar Creek LLC
Oklahoma City, OK
07.2012 - 01.2015
  • Provided sales support for both Industrial, Dealer and Box Store accounts.
  • Maintained product knowledge across both Dealer and Industrial categories.
  • Coordinated transfer shipments from sister branches within our region.
  • Managed local  customer engagement advertising campaigns and weekly specials.
  • Managed company-wide 4-sided spinner display campaign via creation of display pages and managing  production based off specific branch needs. 

Education

Bachelor of Science - Strategic Communications

Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK
2010

Skills

  • Staff Development
  • Sales planning and implementation
  • Networking abilities
  • Leadership and team building
  • Advertising and marketing
  • Operations management
  • Customer relationship management
  • Project management
  • Procurement
  • Pricing structures

Timeline

Sales Manager

BlueLinx Corporation
11.2022 - Current

OPS Manager

BlueLinx Co.
04.2021 - 11.2022

OPS Manager

Bluelinx Co.
04.2020 - 04.2021

General Manager

Cedar Creek LLC/BlueLinx
07.2017 - 04.2020

General Manager

Cedar Creek LLC
07.2016 - 07.2017

Mill Coordinator

Cedar Creek LLC
01.2015 - 07.2016

Inside Sales Representative

Cedar Creek LLC
07.2012 - 01.2015

Bachelor of Science - Strategic Communications

Oklahoma State University
Tyler Schmidt