Experience

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  Emerson Bentley

  • Executive Vice President

    • 2006 - Present

    - Granted part ownership in company due to consistent performance and management ability- Designed, engineered, and oversaw production of top-selling custom wall system units- Led successful acquisition of Bentley-Churchill Furniture (Taylorsville, NC); involved in several aspects of the acquisition – negotiations, production and materials transfer, employee relations, and corporate integration- Oversaw multiple factory and production enhancements; designed and implemented various factory layouts, including construction, machinery installation, upholstery, and raw/finished goods storage- Successfully initiated in-house production team, including frame construction and upholstery; integrated internal production with Bentley-Churchill Furniture upon acquisition- Increased role in purchasing – responsible for purchasing unfinished goods, ensuring premium quality, and maintaining relationships with suppliers

  • General Manager

    • Jan 1996 - Jan 2006

    - Responsible for managing day-to-day operations: order entry, purchasing, shipping, and inventory- Efficiently manage $1-$1.5 million in inventory – raw materials, finished goods, quality control- Effectively manage bi-annual furniture market operations (showroom space, construction, design)- Manage raw goods purchasing operations – fabric, lumber, hardware, tools, and assembly materials

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  Wellington Hall Furniture

  • Plant Manager

    • Jan 1994 - Jan 1996

    - Managed production team of 100+ employees; consistently experienced $8-$10 million in sales annually- Oversaw furniture import and export process; assisted in furniture purchasing

  • Product Engineer

    • Jan 1986 - Jan 1994

    - Responsible for designing, engineering (production and industrial), and producing furniture assembly parts- Successfully led expansion of production plant (conversion to 50,000 sq. ft. warehouse) and double showroom space

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  Hickory Chair

  • Newton, North Carolina

  • Intern

    • Aug 1984 - Jan 1986
    • Newton, North Carolina

    - Hand selected to participate in end-to-end furniture development internship; worked in various furniture production departments, including rough mill, machine room, sanding, cabinetry, finishing, and engineering