Edward P.

Esposito
Nazareth, PA 18064 (610) 509-9606 edespo55@msn.com

PROFILE Unique background combining expertise in Management for Warehouse/Distribution Operations, Logistics, Quality Control, Training, Customer Service and Marketing. Manages company goals by accurately following SOPs and initiating completion of KPIs. Qualified trainer for Warehouse Management System and Safety (OSHA) requirements. Microsoft Office Applications Certification (MS Word, Excel, Power Point and Access) Certified ISO Internal Auditor. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE EXEL LOGISTICS/HOME DEPOT Problem Resolution Supervisor 2011 - 2012

Operations Support/Planning Create reports and make data available to all operational departments resulting in greater efficiency as it pertains to specific daily goals of quality, efficiency and overall production. Be actively visible in all areas of the fast-paced Rapid Deploy Center Warehouse for Home Depot to implement procedures and creatively resolve any WMS problem tasks. Development/Coaching Manage and coordinate improvement initiatives, allowing completion of various KPI goals. Present corrective actions and make recommendations to all levels of the management team to ensure consistent and productive results, as defined by the customer. Quality/Safety Oversee completion of company goals by accurately following SOP's, leading to a comprehensive plan of productivity based on quality standards. Demonstrate ability to ensure that safety procedures are compliant with company policies. NYK LOGISTICS, Port Murray, NJ Outbound Operations Manager 2005 - 2010

Supervision/Management Staff of 75-95 report directly and indirectly for shipping and receiving, picking and packing, UPS, FED EX and all truck routing. Implemented new PKMS procedures for warehouse and personnel. Training/Certification In-house trainer for PKMS, warehouse finishing procedures, and preparations for shipments. Safety Committee and Pride Team leader to assist employees with OSHA safety requirements, work goal achievements, and warehouse management systems. Personnel Incentives/Rewards Initiated a weekly and monthly employee incentive program based on performance, production, safety and attendance. Coordinated management and employee reviews based on performance, which would affect salary increases and bonus awards.

SHAWNEE PRESS, INC., Marshalls Creek, PA (Subsidiary of Music Sales Corp.) Operations Manager (Promotion and transfer from Music Sales Corp.)

1996 2004

Leadership/Shipping and Receiving Supervised warehouse staff of 40, coordinated production and distribution schedules, and delegated job assignments on a daily basis. Developed and implemented efficient shipping and receiving procedures for distribution of both foreign and domestic product. Effective inventory control and selective buying measures contributed to increased profits, and noticeable decreases of overstock reductions Teamwork/Training Participated on Management Team. Collaborated on in-house policies and problem solving related to production, sales, marketing, and staffing. Delivered training programs to sales, customer service, and marketing staffs, enabling them to enhance product knowledge, improve skills, and achieve work objectives and financial goals. Overall sales benefited and improved by 10%. Conducted medical and safety training for warehouse operations. Project Management/Coordination Oversaw the coordination of computer programs between foreign and U. S. systems. Coordinated marketing projects. Generated promotional and ad copy for educational catalogs, magazines, and periodicals. Controlled warehouse inventory; purchased and organized stock for educational and foreign catalogs for U.S. division. MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, New York, NY Director of Education and Foreign Imports 1989 1996

Planning & Development Developed new position needed to oversee acquisitions and daily warehouse operations. Established and developed U. S. Divisions for all foreign and educational product lines. Marketing/Public Relations Oversaw company participation at national and state educational conventions, workshops, clinics, and key venues, which focused on public relations and increased visibility to a broader customer base throughout North America. Coordinated promotional/marketing projects. Generated promotional and ad copy for educational catalogs, magazines and periodicals. EDUCATION B.A. in Education, UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI, Coral Gables, FL Microsoft Office Applications Certification (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access), WORLDWIDE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, Phillipsburg, NJ INTERESTS Director of Church Music; Private Music Teacher; Professional Percussionist Member of ASTD (American Society for Training and Development) Baseball and Softball Coach Big Brother Program Coordinator