Experience

Lifted Made

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Operating Officer

  • Oct 2019 - Present



Freelance Photograper

• Photography
• 700 & Above Employee

• Freelance Photographer

  • May 2012 - Present



Careers at Midwest Goods

• United States
• Wholesale
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Merchandising Executive

  • Dec 2017 - Oct 2019

  • Oversee thousands of products, handled demand, supply planning, forecasting, inventory, new product launches, and business planning. • Supervised 100+ Suppliers while managing supply chain from new product procurement to final product delivery. • Changed Order process from buying Single units to Case Size for all SKU’s which saved company a great deal of money in Receiving and Stocking Labor. • Responsible for 8,000 plus SKUs procurement valued at $12-$13 million a month, • Analyzed demand metrics to optimize global demand and supply planning, and leverage data to forecast in stock material and inventory requirements. • Developed and Implemented process improvement plan to expedite return of damaged goods to suppliers, • Maintained inventory levels using automated inventory management systems. • Achieved On-time delivery for all purchased materials at a 92% rate. • Worked with Web Developer for Company’s new website. • Devised and implemented strategies to improve operations and inventory control with new ordering process, from every 15 days ordering to every 10 days ordering. • Tracked routine and special orders to ensure fulfillment, reviewed planned orders, and recommended processes for future orders. • Reviewed delivery orders and evaluated availability, lead times, and manufacturing process needs. • Scheduled and conducted quarterly inventory audits to maintain 100% inventory accuracy. • Maximized budgets by eliminating overstock and obsolete materials. • Communicated with accounting and finance departments to obtain payment approval. • Developed and built relationships with key suppliers and measured suppliers performance using data based on cost, quality and service level metrics. • Negotiated terms and conditions with new vendors to ensure optimum price, competitiveness and high quality products • Re-negotiated contracts with suppliers to produce better savings and further value for spend. • Trained new hires and mentored staff on new business processes Show less



Bipin Industries

• Bavla, Ahmedabad, India

• Managing Partner

  • Jan 2014 - Jun 2017

  • Strategically developed diverse marketing strategy and effective business plans for both domestic and export facilities to increase sales and profits while managing costs. • Supervised Commodity Hedging to avoid any future damages. • Used Operations Management to reduce cost and cash burden. • Managed customer collaborations with overseas buyers. • Organized Profit and Loss Management System. • Established Operating and Working Capital management • Kept close eye on complex financial issues such as cash flow management and modeling. • Interviewed candidates and selected them for the right position as well as supervised employees. • Administrated employee’s personal loans procedure. • Recognized and formally acknowledged outstanding employee performance to boost company morale and productivity • Maintained positive attitude towards daily challenges. • Lead and directed team members on effective methods, operations and, procedures. Show less



Physicians Mutual

• United States
• Insurance
• 700 & Above Employee

• Financial Representative

  • May 2013 - Jan 2014

  • Meet clients to discuss financial goals, investment timelines and, risk tolerance. • Identified and solicited sales prospects in agency database system. • Directed walk-in policyholders to address and resolve complaints. • Calculated premiums and established payment methods for sales. • Finalized sales and collected necessary payments. • Negotiated new and renewal production goals with business development manager. • Contributed ideas and offered constructive feedback at weekly sales meeting. Show less



Verizon Wireless

• Bowling Green, Ohio

• Assistant Manager

  • Jan 2012 - Jun 2013

  • Introduced new budget management system that resulted in higher sales and profit. • Negotiated prices, terms of sale and service agreements with Verizon Wireless. • Created sales contacts with on and off premise accounts. • Developed and implemented cost effective programs which increased client retention rate by23%, compared to the prior year. • Increased sales volume by adding multiple accounts in the Bowling Green territory. • Directed account coordinators and sales management team. • Administered sales forecasting and performance reporting for all accounts. Show less



Verizon Wireless

• Bowling Green, OHIO

• Customer Service Representative, Internship

  • May 2011 - Jan 2012

  • Established good relations with customers to increase sales by providing good customer service. • Advertised special promotions and created displays. • Completed quarterly forecasting and monthly financial reviews. • Explored business expansions and monitored market trends. • Established good relations with customers to increase sales by providing good customer service. • Advertised special promotions and created displays. • Completed quarterly forecasting and monthly financial reviews. • Explored business expansions and monitored market trends.



Arbuda Industries

• Ahmedabad, india

• Sales Associate

  • Apr 2008 - Jul 2009

  • Completed all point of sale opening and closing procedures, including counting the contents of the cash register • Handled all customer relations issues in a gracious manner and in accordance with company policies • Enhanced daily routine through increasing efficiency and creating a more pleasant working environment • Discussed different strategies with the manager in weekly meeting and generated new ideas to increase sales • Completed all point of sale opening and closing procedures, including counting the contents of the cash register • Handled all customer relations issues in a gracious manner and in accordance with company policies • Enhanced daily routine through increasing efficiency and creating a more pleasant working environment • Discussed different strategies with the manager in weekly meeting and generated new ideas to increase sales