Operations Management Resume

Desired Industry: Management	SpiderID: 21710
Desired Job Location: Chicago, Illinois	Date Posted: 7/16/2008
Type of Position: Part-Time Permanent	Availability Date: 07/16/2008
Desired Wage: 40,000
	U.S. Work Authorization: Yes
Job Level: Management (Manager, Director)	Willing to Travel: Yes, Less Than 25%
Highest Degree Attained: Other	Willing to Relocate: No

Objective:
Seasoned and results-oriented leader, team builder, and strategic planner with more than 10 years of combined experience positively impacting the corporate bottom line through skillful orchestration of operations. Expertise in retail business operations and delivering products and services with a customer focus to meet their needs, wants, and desires.

• Highly effective in creating operational efficiencies that achieve major cost reductions and capacity improvements, while directing large, diverse teams in a retail environment for Sears Holdings Corporation.
• Fuel revenue growth, expand market share, and achieve superior levels of client satisfaction by developing and leading top performing teams focused on exceeding objectives.
• Direct and launch business turnarounds that enhance enterprise competitive performance and profitability. A “hands on” leader accomplished in developing business and market plans.
• Adept in budget planning, cost and expense control, administration, project management, supply chain, Human Resources, and merchandising. Highly adaptable, creative and innovative, with exceptional strategic, conceptual, analytical, and execution skills. Confident, quick thinking, perceptive, personable, and energetic.

Experience:
CSK AUTO INC. / MURRAY’S DISCOUNT AUTO, 2003-Present
Promoted through several positions and locations, most recent first:

District Instructor/Store Manager - Schaumburg IL 4/06-Present
Appointed to turn around this location, establish a commercial division and a “mini” warehouse to supply various stores.
In charge of running the business, from sales, customer service, merchandising, staffing, and inventory control to providing strategic guidance in driving improvements in business performance. Direct a staff of 10, including hiring and training.

• Developed and launched successful sales incentive programs that increased sales through product up-selling techniques; program was rolled out to more than 30 stores in Chicago area; trained staff in up-selling methods.
• Selected to go to other stores and resolve problems in merchandising, inventory control, and staffing; assess staff performance and make appropriate changes.
• Chosen to direct a 12-store District when the District Manager was not available; resolved problems and dealt with delicate staff HR situations.

Assistant Store Manager 5/03-12/03

C&M AUTO SERVICE, INC., Vernon Hills, IL 2001-2003
Parts Department Coordinator
Established all policies, procedures, and operations for a parts department, including setup of vendor accounts for this automotive repair firm.

MURRAY’S DISCOUNT AUTO, Chicago, IL 2000-2001
Store Manager & Assistant Manager
Served as Assistant Manager for 3 months and promoted to Store Manager in Chicago location.
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INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION, Melrose Park, IL 1999-2000
Associate Engineer – on contract through Aerotek
Assisted in the retrofit of a V-6 Turbo Diesel Engine for Ford Motor Company; noted for authoring turbo configuration documentation for the setup manual.

• Developed a system to track all outbound department shipments.
• Procured parts, equipment, and supplies.

MURRAY’S DISCOUNT AUTO, Chicago, IL 1997-1999
Store Assistant Manager
Played a key role in managing all functions for this second largest Chicago store with $2.5M in annual revenue and a staff of 19.

• Selected to orchestrate the startup and grand opening for a store in Glen Ellyn.
• Chosen to travel to 15 various stores, as the Manager on an as needed basis.

GIANT AUTO SUPPLY, Crest Hill & Lisle, IL 1995-1996
Co-Manager
Designed improved merchandising displays that increased sales.

• Handled all recurring, hiring, and training functions for a staff of nine.
• Monitored payroll budget and stayed within objectives.

Career Note: Details of earlier positions available on request, and include Automotive/Sporting Goods Department Manager with K-Mart in North Aurora, IL.

Education:
Business Administration, College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, IL
ASE Certified Parts Specialist
Certified in Diagnostics, Engines, Brakes, Electrical, Fuel / Emissions, Customer Service, and MS Excel.

Additional Information:
Jason M. Aupke
1S306 Danby Street, Villa Park, IL 60181
Cell: 630.730.7271
Email: j.aupke@lycos.com

Dear Hiring Executive:

I believe you will find my experience as an Operations Manager of interest. With a solid

background in staff management, team leadership, and motivation, I’m certain I could make a

valuable contribution to your firm. My desire is to bring operational activities to high

levels of efficiency. Areas of expertise and transferable skills include:

Budget Planning Team Leadership Process Improvement
Supply Chain Management Inventory Control Purchasing Negotiations
Training & Development Employee Relations Regulatory Compliance
Customer Service Client Relations Cost & Expense Control

Throughout my career, I’ve proven my value through:

* Leadership – Initiating and implementing policies, processes, and standard operating

procedures that improved performance and efficiency.

* Management - Conceived and executed successful, high-impact sales plans with a creative,

visionary approach.

* Sales and Marketing - Generated new revenue through aggressive sales incentive programs

that were adopted throughout the Chicago Region of more than 30 stores.

My in-depth knowledge of all phases of operations, along with specialized abilities that set

my performance apart, enables me to offer a truly unique talent. I’m confident I can bring

to the table a package of skills, experience, and abilities that will provide you with an

invaluable resource. In addition, I am a self-starter that gets the job done.

I will follow up with you in a few days to answer any questions you may have. In the

meantime, you may reach me at the above phone number or via email. I look forward to our

conversation and thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Jason M. Aupke

Candidate Contact Information:

Name: Jason Aupke
Street:	Phone: 630.730.7271
City: Villa PArk	Fax: -
State: Illinois
Zip: 60181
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