Timothy Clark is a highly motivated and innovative senior level professional with extensive experience in industries inc...
TIMOTHY A. CLARK Carpentersville, IL 60110
847-428-7742(H) 708-712-6992(C)
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http://www.linkedin.com/in/pmatim
OPERATIONS/WAREHOUSING/INVENTORY MANAGEMENT/EFFICIENCY SPECIALIST Highly motivated and innovative senior level professional with extensive experience in industries including on-site manufacturing, wholesale warehousing, and virtual marketing. Expertise in overall operations management focusing on product delivery methodologies; actively participates in all departments as hands-on manager to increase productivity, lower costs, and increase revenues. Collaborates closely with management, vendors, clients, contractors and workers at every level to research and analyze existing conditions and make recommendations for areas of improvement. Expert oral and written communicator; noted for ability to add inspiration to the work in diverse environments and relate to widely varying audiences in group presentations and one-on-one situations. Practices very successful win/win management philosophy which encompasses understanding individuals, companies and vendors while finding their strengths and placing each in areas where contributions make a positive difference; avid practitioner of lean manufacturing and Kanban concepts. Major areas of expertise reside in cost control, efficiency enhancement, providing training/mentoring, and utilizing technology to move organizations into lead positions in very competitive markets; implementing highly effective strategies such as daily cycle counting in RF Environment vs. outdated, costly annual inventory programs. Core Competencies Management/Operations/Administrative: Logistics Production Software/Technical: JD Edwards / SAP WMS Radio Frequency
Warehousing / Inventory Training / Team Coordination
AS400 Crystal Info View
Cognos WebFocus MS Office Suite
EXPERIENCE BRIGHT IDEAL, INC. Chief Operating Officer
2008-Present
Carpentersville, IL
Manufacturing Representative providing innovative green solutions for lighting needs geared for high end residential, corporate, industrial, and municipal use. Currently overhauling, adding information, and making major web site enhancements. Act as business advisor using multi-level experience in all facets of operations management. Utilize graphics abilities to set up web presence, technical knowledge to implement accounting system, and writing skills to author Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). Provide insight into sales and marketing methodologies to ensure lowest overhead costs and increased profitability. Incorporate knowledge of Photo Explosion, Picture-It, Photoshop, and Paintshop Pro to promote marketing objectives and create user-friendly on-line company access.
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FLUID MANAGEMENT, INC. Inventory Control Analyst
2009-2011
Wheeling, IL
Global manufacturer of precision fluid dispensing and mixing equipment. Implemented highly successful inventory control upgrades encompassing operation changes, bill of materials accuracy upgrades, and data collection improvements. Increased line count accuracy by 19% and reduced “daily negative inventory” on-hand by 78% Upgraded quality control, tightened inventory reporting measures, and monitored interdepartmental operations. Achieved and maintained 97% accuracy goals for net dollar variance of raw materials in fabrication and absolute total-on-hand for the assembly department inventory. Established accuracy increasing procedures resulting in 99.3% physical inventory accuracy figures for multiple branches – main, parts and service, and international within 1 year. COLLECTIONS, INC. Inventory Control Manager
2004-2008
Melrose Park, IL
Web based direct to consumer multi-channel merchandising company Analyzed and improved productivity and efficiency of existing policies and procedures through numerous SOP upgrades in Shipping, Receiving, QA, Returns and Inventory including: o Cycle Count Program resulting in $12K+ in annual savings o Advanced personnel training increasing morale / decreasing turnover o Eliminated aged, low value inventory items making room for new high value items Utilized written, oral, technical, and graphics skills to author and present working documents including SOP manuals, inventory job descriptions, and budget charts/graphs. CRESCENT ELECTRIC SUPPLY COMPANY Branch Warehouse Operations Manager
2002-2003
Elgin, IL
Electrical products distributor with locations in 27 states and products from over 600 vendors Brought in to turn around struggling branch location; took complete hands-on approach to operations management from sales through tracking, inventory, shipping, and training. Reduced shipping errors by over 51% in 1st year, and maintained 98% SOP compliance. Modified report procedures resulting in order fill rate increase of more than 25%. ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE Inventory Control Manager, Steiner Electric Company, Elk Grove, IL 1989-1990 & 1992-2002 Aviation Ordnanceman, US Navy, Jacksonville, FL
Served in Desert Storm
1990-1992
EDUCATION Harry S. Truman College, Chicago, IL Harper College, Palatine, IL US Navy Military Schools (honors) Specific Relevant Coursework: Process Improvement, Time / Materials / Conflict Management
