Travis Nation tn7faa3c@westpost.

net
2825 Forehand Drive || Chesapeake, VA (757)-651-6877
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
* Proven Sales Leader and Operations Manager
* Develops Profitable Sales Contacts/Networks
* Strong Interpersonal and Sales Skills
* Expert at Developing and Generating Sales
* Strong Communication Skills as Manager
* Creative Management & Business Background
* Proficient in Providing Employee Training
* Effective in Creating Win-Win Solutions
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Lansing Building Products Hertford, NC
Operations Manager 2006 - Present
* Provides strong organizational leadership and active participation in Warehous
e, Accounting, Inside Sales, and Operations that results in significant success
in employee morale, productivity, and revenue.
* Consistently plans and manages all day-to-day operations, and reports status t
o management and corporate.
* Successfully negotiates and manages suppliers and vendor relationships to opti
mize win-win partnerships.
* Responsibilities includes: employee scheduling, training, performance reviews,
recruitment, and termination.
* Monitors client service levels and makes recommendations for improvement to re
solve client issues.
* Develops and executes a successful branch business plan with the establishment
of strong relationships.
* Proven ability in establishing and developing important bookkeeping functions,
such as: A/P and A/R procedures, audit controls, payroll, and processing schedu
les for smooth and efficient business operations.
* Winner of "President's Award" in 2008 for Operations Excellence following a co
mprehensive corporate audit.
* Management recognized in 2006, 2007, 2009 with a "Branch Safety Award" for bei
ng an accident free branch.
Lansing Building Products Norfolk, VA
Warehouse Manager 2005 - 2006
* Instructed 20+ employees on best practices; anticipated demand for weekly and
monthly sale items.
* Directed Warehouse employees and Drivers to ensure consistency in inventory r
eceiving and restocking.
* Responsibilities included: inventory control, shipping and receiving, and safe
ty and hazardous training.
* Determined staffing requirements and interviews, hires, trains, and oversees n
ewly hired employees.
* Managed and supervised the overall warehouse operations of the branch with 20+
employees.
* Kept accurate and up to date records for inventory worth $1M that was turned o
ver 10 times annually.
Lansing Building Products Norfolk, VA
Inside Sales 2003 - 2005
* Increased sales faster relative to the rest of the company and was recognized
by management.
* Cultivated client relationships with customer base and prospected for new cust
omer opportunities.
* As Inside Sales person, provided superior customer service by servicing custom
er needs and addressing concerns in a timely manner with proven ability to find
new customers via lists of prospective clients.
* Ordered directly from vendors utilizing PO's and using company's ERP system -
TREND.
Chesapeake Siding and Roofing Chesapeake, VA
Warehouse Associate / Class-B CDL Driver 1998 - 2003
* Operated industrial forklift equipment (certified) to perform inventory handli
ng assignments.
* Identified and transported materials to and from storage areas, machines, and
loading docks.
* Maintained condition of trucks to ensure safe trips in Mid-Atlantic; provided
professional appearance.
* Recorded inventory of loads making sure that they are delivered complete and i
n excellent condition.
EDUCATION
Liberty University - Bachelor of Science in Economics 2012
COMPUTER SKILLS
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access) and Interne
t. TREND ERP system.