KENNETH RAY OGLESBY

5041 Pleasant Hill Rd, Bessemer, Alabama 35022, HOME (205) 424-0158, CELL (205)
475-1069, kof18d0a@westpost.net
Objective
Seeking an opportunity where the value of a self-starter with 30 years of experi
ence in management can be utilized to grow and service existing business, while
marketing for new opportunities
Summary
I am a stable family man that has not only been loyal but very faithful in atten
dance and punctuality, only missing one day of work since 1991. I am always wil
ling to learn various aspects of the workplace, not just the requirements of my
specific job duties.
Professional Experience:
City Wholesale Grocery, Inc., Birmingham, AL
2008-Present
* Transportation Assistant, handling all day to day functions of outbound produc
t delivery process
* Work with BFC Management Systems program in receiving, inventory control and v
oice activated selection systems
* Assist other departments as needed
Norrell Service Experts, Inc., Bessemer, AL
2000 - 2007
* Operations Manager, second in charge under General Manager, handling day to da
y matters of company and 30+ employees
* Oversaw maintenance, repair and replacement of 25+ vehicles
* Oversaw usage and replacement of 25+ radios/phones
* Customer Service Supervisor, handling incoming phone calls relating to service
repairs and maintenance
* In charge of total process of service agreement renewal program
($600,000 average yearly revenue)
* In charge of all activities relating to the service dispatch department
* As team member, saw 8-10% revenue growth each year over last 5 years
City Wholesale Grocery, Inc., Birmingham, AL
1997 - 2000
* Reclamation Department Supervisor, in charge of all processes relating to all
returned, damaged and out of date goods
* Totally redesigned department for better flow and time management
* Used throughout the facility as a supervisor in shipping, receiving and six ot
her goods departments as required, working all shifts as needed
Norrell Heating & Air Conditioning Co., Bessemer, AL
1991 -1997
* Customer Service Supervisor, dealing directly with customers and assigning tec
hnicians for service, making day-to-day operational decisions
* Responsible for purchase, inventory control and shipment of premium HVAC equip
ment
* Negotiated pricing and eventual purchase of general supplies and HVAC equipmen
t
* Directed work assignments of maintenance technicians, service technicians and
installers
 BESSCO Roofing and Supply, Inc., Bessemer, AL
1980 -1991
* CEO and Operations Manager
* All facets of purchasing, billing, invoicing, sales, general operations
* Average sales of over $600,000 per year

Long-Lewis Hardware Company, Bessemer, AL

1969 -1980
* Hardware sales, including plumbing, electrical, paint and building materials
* Purchasing manager for paint and plumbing departments
* Assistant purchasing manager for building materials
* Outside sales to building and plumbing contractors
* Compiled material lists for new home construction from blue prints
Education:
B.S. Degree - Business Administration specializing in Marketing
University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1975
Professional Skills:
* Over 25 Years Purchasing Experience in Building Materials and Plumbing
* Working Knowledge of Electrical Purchasing
* Over 25 Years Working Knowledge of Building Maintenance from Experience
* Gained in Sales and Purchasing
* Over 25 Years Knowledge of Proper Construction Methods through Interaction wit
h Contractors and Subcontractors
* Experience in Reading and Following Blueprints
* Proficient Typist
* Computer Experience with Windows and Excel
* Certified "AHERA Asbestos Coordinator" as Required by 40 CFR 763.84(g)(2)
* Successfully completed 12-week Dale Carnegie Leadership Management Course,
April, 1997
* Able to supervise multiple employees performing multiple tasks

References: (see attached)