NANDO MASTRODICASA 9855 NW 49th Terrace, Miami Fl 33178 ost.

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Cell# 786-663-9297 email: nm13dfe56@westp

Desired Industry: Wholesale/Distribution Desired Position: Senior Level Operati ons Manager Desired Job Location: Miami, Florida Date Posted: 02/15/2011 Type of Position: Full-Time Permanent Availability Date: Immediate Desired Wage: Open for Discussion U.S. Work Authorization: Yes Job Level: Experienced with over 30 years experience Willing to Travel: Yes, As required Highest Degree Attained: High School Grade13 CORE STRENGTHS * Multi-unit operations management * Multimillion-dollar P&L management * Inventory, labor, marketing cost controls * Sales, product, market analysis * Project planning & development * Risk management & inventory control * Site selection & Construction * Facility management * Vendor sourcing & negotiation * Customer relations & satisfaction * Human Resources management * Team Building & staff retention CAREER HISTORY PHOTOTRADER INC, Concord, Ontario - Canada President, 1986 - June 2010 Hold full accountability for planning, controlling and directing all inventory c ontrol activities for this national "full line" photographic products distributi on operation including the evaluation of departmental requirements; develop and implement strategic plans, diversify purchasing and inventory management, and up date procurement policies. Manage departmental P&L; oversee dead stock reductio n. Assess supply inventory options in order to determine best sourcing solution s. Interact extensively with sales representatives and customers, ensuring over all service and satisfaction. Maintain compliance with organizational standards and objectives. Perform all recruiting tasks, train, develop, and supervise a team of 60 personnel. Inventory Control Management / Procurement / Quality Control Logistics, transportation, distribution, wholesale distribution; facility manage ment Track record of team-building and retention, facility standardization, space opt imization and cost control in multi-million-dollar warehousing/inventory operati ons.

HIGHLIGHTS OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE *Leading wholesale distributor of photographic equipment and supplies globally *Oversight of expanding office/warehouse space in Toronto, Montreal, Moncton, Ca

lgary, Vancouver, LA & Miami. As hub grew from 5,000 sq. feet to approximately 70,000 sq.ft. of warehouse space and inventory increased from $1M to $7M. Suppli ed multiple locations in Canada, USA, Latin America & Caribbean Islands. Led cr ew of up to 60. *Stabilized, expanded and optimized inventory/warehouse operations. Managed stoc k inventories from receiving/offloading to quarterly inventory-practices audit. Continuously streamlined processes and procedures; automated inventory-tracking system; maximized use of available space to hold increased inventory. Trained/me ntored Sales Personnel & Department Managers. Coordinated shipping/receiving wi th multiple carriers. Contributed to staff performance evaluations. Participated in many industry related seminars and trade shows. Accomplishments: Negotiated distribution rights with the following companies: * Fuji Photo * Kodak * Konica Minolta * Agfa * Noritsu * Mitsubishi * Champion Photo chemicals * Casio * Silicon Power * Maxell, Duracell * Numerous other companies Key Achievements: Grew business from zero to $20M in 20 years TRADE SHOWS ATTENDED 1980 - 2010 * Germany-Photokina (Photo Show) every two years. * Mexico-Photo Show * Peru-Photo Show * Seoul Korea-Studio Lighting Show * USA-PMA (Photo Show), Electronic Show * Canada-Photo Show * Ukraine-Photo Show * Russia-Photo Show * Brazil-Photo Show * Venezuela-Photo Show * Puerto Rico-Photo Show * Turkey-Clothing Show * Colombia-Clothing Show

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