Steve LaForce

Objective:

I believe I would be a valuable asset to almost any company; I bring many years of experience as well as a dedication to the jobs given me to accomplish. I take a job seriously when entrusted to me. I am very organized, and stay focused until a task is completed. I take pride in being able to work well with others, as well as being a good communicator. I excel in the areas of dealing with the public, and problem solving. I have a proven work and attendance record having used only 2 unscheduled sick days in over 12 years of employment. I am a mature individual; I don’t smoke, drink or do drugs. I am a firm believer if a job is worth doing it’s worth doing right. I pride my self in jobs well done for the individuals I work for.

Experience:

7-2009—3-2010 Chemsystems Inc. Houston, Tx
Transportation/Warehouse Manager
In charge of all outgoing and incoming product inventory, including Will Call serviced.
In charge of Quality Assurance for products manufactured. Create/Apply labels to the products for shipment readiness.
Arrange shipping with freight lines, Fed-Ex, Hazmat.
Data entry from Production Orders.
Motivator for staff development and productivity.
1-2000—7-2009 Brickform/Solomon Colors Houston, Tx
Operations Manager
Inventory Control- 22.000 Sq Ft warehouse distribution center. Including a daily excel spreadsheet,
Organize the logistics for all LTL shipments, Fed-Ex ground/express, and Will Call.
In Charge of all outgoing and incoming product inventory, including order pulling, pallet wrapping, and BOL preparation.
Provide for and maintain records on company fork lift and office equipment. Schedule service calls, and follow up on all office or warehouse needs/equipment.
10-1998-1-2000 Enterprise Chevrolet Upland, Ca
Finance Manager
Worked my way from Line sales to Finance Manager in 1 year, as a result of my job determination, organization and dependability. 3 times salesman of the month.
Finalized Auto Contracts
Promoted Auto Alarms, and extended warranties.

Education:

1973 Lennox High School Lennox, Ca
US ARMY 1973-1975
2000-2001 United Education Institute Ontario, Ca

Skills:

CompTIA Certified Computer Technician

Computer Repair/Diagnostics
Network Administration
Printer/Fax Installation/Troubleshooting
Internet Connections (Ethernet or wireless)
Virus Removal
Software Installation or upgrades
Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point, Front Page. Macromedia Dreamweaver
And Fireworks (used for my personal website)
FedEx Ship Manager w/Hazmat Training and Certification (exp 2012)
Standard LTL Shipping/Traffic
Forklift Operations

Interests:

Computers, Fishing, Bowling, Playing Guitars, Tropical/Exotic fish keeping.