John Politis
Valdosta
Summary
Developed leadership and operational management skills in a fast-paced sales driven environment. Looking to transition into new field. Proven ability to drive financials and enhance team performance, ensuring organizational success. Committed to driving safety, culture, and strong results.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Branch Manager
SRS Distribution
02.2023 - Current
- Actively motivating a team of 26 to consistently deliver exceptional customer service through communication, attentiveness, and problem solving.
- Monitoring market trends to identify new business opportunities and capitalizing on potential growth areas for current accounts.
- Organizing regular sales meetings to review progress, share best practices, and set achievable targets for continued success.
- Directing branch financials including budgeting, forecasting, and expense tracking, for accurate reporting and clear decision making.
- Increasing branch profitability through driving volume, gross margin, cost-saving measures, and streamlining operational processes.
- Aligning and negotiating with strategic vendors to secure effective savings on product, lowering branch cost of goods.
Assistant Branch Manager
SRS Distribution
02.2022 - 02.2023
- Streamlined dispatch operations through implementing efficient scheduling and routing strategies while maintaining communication with a team of 6 delivery teams drivers.
- Coordinated team schedules, adjusting to optimal staffing levels relative to the flow of business.
- Implemented process improvements on the sales counter and inside the warehouse to increase productivity and customer service.
Operations Manager/Safety Coordinator
SRS Distribution
01.2020 - 02.2022
- Guaranteed a strong stocking position on all product offered through overseeing procurement.
- Directed the procurement, coordination, and sale of large-scale commercial and specialty roofing packages.
- Regulated inventory levels through weekly cycle counts.
- Ensured compliance with internal, DOT, and OSHA safety regulations through job-site inspections, monitoring driver’s HOS, truck maintenance/repair, monthly facility inspections, and use of PPE.
Manager in Training
SRS Distribution
04.2019 - 01.2020
- Enhanced team performance by implementing effective training strategies and management techniques.
- Enhanced supervisory and leadership abilities by working closely with supervisor.
- Served as a mentor and resource for junior staff members by offering guidance, support, and encouragement in their professional development pursuits.
- Oversaw inventory management processes, maintaining adequate stock levels while minimizing waste and associated costs.
Education
Bachelor Of Business Administration And Management - Management
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC12.2018
Skills
Timeline
Branch Manager
SRS Distribution
02.2023 - Current
Assistant Branch Manager
SRS Distribution
02.2022 - 02.2023
Operations Manager/Safety Coordinator
SRS Distribution
01.2020 - 02.2022
Manager in Training
SRS Distribution
04.2019 - 01.2020
Bachelor Of Business Administration And Management - Management
East Carolina University
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