Brian LaPlaga
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Jared M. Rose
Brian is a talented business professional that understands customer relationships. He treats those relationships with respect and expects the same from his people. Even in the face of challenging events Brian always has a positive upbeat attitude, an attitude that allows him to collectively work with people looking for the best solution. Brian's understanding of the reasonable approach makes it very enjoyable to work with him in both times of challenge and prosperity.
Ken McCaskill
Brian is an excellent manager that is always willing to demand excellence from those that he employs. He has always worked extremely hard and in difficult situations to bring out the best in his people. I can confidently recommend Brian to do excellent work .
Jared M. Rose
Brian is a talented business professional that understands customer relationships. He treats those relationships with respect and expects the same from his people. Even in the face of challenging events Brian always has a positive upbeat attitude, an attitude that allows him to collectively work with people looking for the best solution. Brian's understanding of the reasonable approach makes it very enjoyable to work with him in both times of challenge and prosperity.
Ken McCaskill
Brian is an excellent manager that is always willing to demand excellence from those that he employs. He has always worked extremely hard and in difficult situations to bring out the best in his people. I can confidently recommend Brian to do excellent work .
Jared M. Rose
Brian is a talented business professional that understands customer relationships. He treats those relationships with respect and expects the same from his people. Even in the face of challenging events Brian always has a positive upbeat attitude, an attitude that allows him to collectively work with people looking for the best solution. Brian's understanding of the reasonable approach makes it very enjoyable to work with him in both times of challenge and prosperity.
Ken McCaskill
Brian is an excellent manager that is always willing to demand excellence from those that he employs. He has always worked extremely hard and in difficult situations to bring out the best in his people. I can confidently recommend Brian to do excellent work .
Jared M. Rose
Brian is a talented business professional that understands customer relationships. He treats those relationships with respect and expects the same from his people. Even in the face of challenging events Brian always has a positive upbeat attitude, an attitude that allows him to collectively work with people looking for the best solution. Brian's understanding of the reasonable approach makes it very enjoyable to work with him in both times of challenge and prosperity.
Ken McCaskill
Brian is an excellent manager that is always willing to demand excellence from those that he employs. He has always worked extremely hard and in difficult situations to bring out the best in his people. I can confidently recommend Brian to do excellent work .
Experience
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Zeeland Lumber and Supply
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United States
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Wholesale Building Materials
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1 - 100 Employee
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General Manager
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Oct 2021 - Present
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Builders FirstSource
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United States
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Wholesale Building Materials
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700 & Above Employee
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General Manager
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Dec 2018 - Oct 2021
Pre-finish Millwork shop of interior/exterior doors and trim Pre-finish Millwork shop of interior/exterior doors and trim
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HUTTIG building products
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Wholesale Building Materials
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300 - 400 Employee
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General Manager
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Oct 2013 - Nov 2018
Utilizing our own door shop, we distribute Therma Tru exterior doors, Masonite interior doors and Woodgrain doors. We also distribute building materials for Timber tech and Azek deck and rail, Azek trim and moldings, RDI rail, Alpha Protech house wrap, Marwin attic stairs, Fitts stair parts, HB&G columns, LE Johnson pocket doors to name a few.Always looking for talented individuals to join our team - send resume to blaplaga@huttig.com Utilizing our own door shop, we distribute Therma Tru exterior doors, Masonite interior doors and Woodgrain doors. We also distribute building materials for Timber tech and Azek deck and rail, Azek trim and moldings, RDI rail, Alpha Protech house wrap, Marwin attic stairs, Fitts stair parts, HB&G columns, LE Johnson pocket doors to name a few.Always looking for talented individuals to join our team - send resume to blaplaga@huttig.com
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PrimeSource Building Products
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United States
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Wholesale Building Materials
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700 & Above Employee
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Distribution Center Manager
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1999 - Sep 2013
Wholesale Distribution Manager of $30 million in gross sales, managed 25 employees, weekly financial forecasts, yearly budget process, responsible for growing and maintaining sales and profits with P&L responsibility. Wholesale Distribution Manager of $30 million in gross sales, managed 25 employees, weekly financial forecasts, yearly budget process, responsible for growing and maintaining sales and profits with P&L responsibility.
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Materials Manager
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Mar 1995 - Apr 1999
Managed 6 employees, receiving, purchasing, cost reduction Managed 6 employees, receiving, purchasing, cost reduction
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Wawa, Inc.
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Shift Manager
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Jun 1994 - Jan 1995
3rd shift manager, responsible for deli, cash register, money drops, and supervising 2-4 employees 3rd shift manager, responsible for deli, cash register, money drops, and supervising 2-4 employees
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Certified Auto Recovery
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United States
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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Tow truck operator
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Mar 1992 - Jun 1994
Worked on AAA, Amaco and police calls. Jump starts, local towing, beach recovery, long distance towing, tire changes, fuel.Worked as a side contractor for many of the local garages around town too. Worked on AAA, Amaco and police calls. Jump starts, local towing, beach recovery, long distance towing, tire changes, fuel.Worked as a side contractor for many of the local garages around town too.
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Bill's Texaco
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United States
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Retail Groceries
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Shift Manager
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Aug 1990 - Mar 1992
Supervised 2-6 people. Money drops, inventory counts, price changes, fuel orders, customer service, garage appointments, billing, invoicing Supervised 2-6 people. Money drops, inventory counts, price changes, fuel orders, customer service, garage appointments, billing, invoicing
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Education
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1990 - 1991
Ocean County College
Business Administration and Management, General -
1986 - 1990
Southern Regional High School
Diploma, Business
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