DAVID RAMIREZMurrieta, CA, 951.219.4662

davepr1@verizon.net

OPERATIONS │ SUPPLY CHAIN │ SALES │MARKETINGOver 30 years of progressive experience in sales and operations for distribution and manufacturing environments for OEM, Automotive Aftermarket and Sports Retail industries. Team Builder Consistently successful track record Focus on Continuous Improvement Strong problem prevention/solving skills

Effective communicator Empathetic with strong work ethics & values

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PRW INDUSTRIES INC., PERRIS, CA 10/15 – CURRENTAutomotive AftermarketGeneral ManagerReport to owner; established importer of automotive performance parts. Primarily selling to distributors and Mail Order retailers.

• Utilized relationships to add larger accounts.

Manage all aspects of the business, with a key objective to build sales and increase margin by focusing on items that are considered our strength within our industry.

• Continue to improve processes by utilizing features in the company software that were previously overlooked. Treating it more like a distributor and less like a small family business.

SPECIALTY PRODUCTS INC., LOS ANGELES, CA 10/13 – 10/15Automotive AftermarketDirector of Sales and MarketingReport to owner; established importer of automotive chrome accessories. Sold primarily to distributors and independent automotive parts retailers.

• Utilized relationships to add larger accounts.

Improved margin by adding items that previously did not exist at Specialty Products. Changed focus on their import wheel line (BTR Racing Wheels), to include DOT approved wheels for GM, Ford, Toyota and Dodge half ton trucks.

• Began to build a core product that did not include chrome dress up parts. Sourced through off shore factories to bring in top quality product at competitive costs.

EDELBROCK CORP. LLC, TORRANCE, CA 10/12 – 10/13Automotive AftermarketInternational Product ManagerReport to V.P. of Supply Chain/ V.P. Sales; established manufacturer of automotive aftermarket performance products for engines sold through National Chains and Internet Retailers.

• Added and expanded key product lines, while improving and streamlining international sourcing process to eliminate unnecessary steps and negotiate more favorable costs.

Strategically expanded well established brand offering to large retail chain stores, while improving our overall margin.

• Designed a new product line and secured strategic supply agreement for 20+ sku’s at higher margin.

SPECTRE PERFORMANCE, Ontario, CA 12/04 – 07/12Automotive Aftermarket

Operations Manager Reported to CEO (Owner) of an entrepreneurial company; designed, marketed, sourced and distributed performance products to National Chains and Internet Retailers.

Optimized warehouse productivity, cutting order pulling time in half by using lean principles to redesign the process to a more efficient layout and set individual throughput goals.

Increased inventory accuracy by 16% (to 98%) by implementing a logical, clear parts location system and reinforcing accuracy at all levels of product handling.

Improved product quality by setting standards and holding suppliers accountable through incoming inspection and by applying penalties for non-compliance.

Turned around the Graphic Art department to deliver innovative product packaging designs and sales collateral on budget and on time.

Led Research and Development where we successfully took ideas from concept to first article.

Aligned operational goals of different departments to reduce operating costs and by making all staff part of the solution and keeping them focused on a common goal.

MAG INSTRUMENTS, Ontario, CA 01/97 – 12/04Consumer Products Manufacturer

Plant Manager I Sr. Planner

Reported to the Vice President of Operations for this $260M manufacturer of Mag-Light flashlight products.

Managed the material handling and logistics for raw and finished material through 11 different locations to build product.

Achieved process efficiencies by developing and implementing production standards.

Used proprietary MRP software to plan production, including packaging and order fulfillment.

Was recruited by Spectre Performance.

BUCKEYE SPORTS SUPPLY, Canton, Ohio 10/90 – 01/97Wholesale Distributor, Sporting Supplies

General Manager

Reported to the President of this $248M distributor of wholesale hunting, fishing and sporting supplies.

Managed the day to day operations of this satellite distribution center. Increased efficiencies by using motivation and discipline to achieve goals.

Eventually became the most profitable D.C. in the system.

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Was retained by an investment group who purchased Buckeye. Continued with the new owners as National Sales Manager.

Recruited by Mag Instruments.

OUTDOOR SPORTS HEADQUARTERS INC, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 11/87 – 10/90

Wholesale Distributor, Sporting Supplies

General Manager

Reported to V.P. of Operations of this $320M distributor of wholesale hunting, fishing and sporting supplies.

Set up and managed the So Cal distribution center for this National distributor. Worked closely with sales manager to build, staff and align territories in southern California.

Soon became the most efficient Distribution center in the system (13 total D.C.’s). Used motivation and incentive to achieve corporate goals of quick, accurate service.

Recruited by Buckeye Sports Supply.

EDUCATION and PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Golden West College Huntington Beach, California USAAdministration of Justice (2 years)

Riverside City College Riverside, California USAPrincipals of Accounting (1 year)

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