Robert A.

Hovde
7630 SW 135 Avenue - Miami, Fl. 33183
305-807-1611 - rhe8bce8@westpost.net

MANAGER a" ADMINISTRATION / TRANSPORTATION

Versatile, innovative and resourceful Administrative Professional with extensive
experience in distribution, dispatch, warehousing, logistics, purchasing and tr
ansportation, directing high performance team to reach projected goals and deliv
ering exceptional customer service. Lead with consistent management style for p
roblem solving and disciplined decision making. Proven expertise in driving rev
enues, controlling costs and maximizing profits. Possesses ability to see the b
ig picture and focus on important details. Committed to adding value and exceed
ing expectations through hard work, determination and persistence with demonstra
ted expertise in:
Operations Management a" Logistics Coordination a" P & L Responsibility
Shipping / Receiving / Inventory Control a" Hiring Training & Coaching Staff
Safety Direction a" Vendor Relations a" Cost Saving Initiatives
Strategic Planning a" Customer Service

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Bradco Supply Corp. 2751 NW 73 Street a" Miami, Fl.
Assistant Branch Manager January 2010 a" June 2010
Bradco Supply Corp. 2751 NW 73 Street a" Miami, Fl.
Assistant HQ Manager January 2007 a" January 2010
Bradco Supply Corp. 1150 NW 23 Avenue a" Ft. Lauderdale, Fl.
Assistant Branch Manager January 1997 a" January 2007
a Purchased and received from manufacturers and other company stores
a Reviewed and approved vendor product and services invoices for payment
a Oversaw daily invoicing of all customer orders
a Monitored and scheduling of inbound materials deliveries
a Monitored and scheduling of outbound deliveries to customers
a Hired, trained and coached drivers, helpers and warehouse personnel
a Completed weekly ADP payroll through Kronos computer program
a Performed weekly cycle counts as assigned by HQ
a Coordinated monthly safety meetings
a Utilized computer systems to enter, access and retrieve data
a Demonstrated time management techniques
a Developed cost saving methods while maintaining or improving customer service
Key Accomplishments
2005 Operations Manager of the Year
Named to Presidents Elite Club 2005
2007 Took over South Florida HQ Warehouse operations
2008 Settled FEC demurrage claim of $42,700 for $1,400
2009 managed $1,000,000 inventory with zero dollars deviation
Personal References
Tom Lerette
Estes Express Lines a" Terminal Manager
7000 NW 60 Street
Miami, Fl
305-882-8847
Dave Clark
Bradco Supply Corp a" Ft. Lauderdale, Fl Branch Manager
1150 NW 23 Avenue
Ft. Lauderdale, Fl. 33311
954-584-3633
Peter Fischer
Continental Materials a" President
1614 Old York Road
Abington, Pa. 19001
215-884-4930