STEVEN R.

GEMEREK
99 Parwood Drive
Cheektowaga, New York 14227
(716) 803-2267
gemereksteve@roadrunner.com

OBJECTIVE: Seeking a position in an environment offering challenges and continu

ed professional growth, where I can apply my technical and analytical abilities
as well as communication and interpersonal skills to excel in asset and personne
l management.

EXPERIENCE:
Electrosonic of America 12/09-6/10
Warehouse Supervisor Tonawanda, NY 14150
* Supervisor of 65,000 sq. ft. warehouse
* Supervised 40 employees from 6 divisions
* Distribution of $60 million in sales and $14 million in inventory
* Assisted in transition to an automated distribution center
* First employee hired in Buffalo distribution center

Stampede Presentations
Warehouse Manager Grand Island, NY 14072 3/08-04/09
* Promoted to Warehouse Manager after four months
* Leadership skills as well as instant impact in cost savings resulting from con
tract negotiations
* Increased sales with our largest account, Home Shopping Network
* Created a 35,000 sq. ft. Distribution Center with proper layout for the most
effective flow of inventory
* Started out as a shipping clerk for the first four months

The Advantage Company Williamsville, NY 14221 1986 -2008

Distribution Manager 1998 - 2008
* Managed 50,000 sq. ft. warehouse to include the entire inventory and distribu
tion
* Responsible for $10 million in inventory consisting of over 4,000 sku's
* Distribution of $50 million in sales to high profile customers, internet custo
mers, commercial sales divisions, and end users
* Expansion of internet fulfillment from $4 million in sales to $16 million in s
ales through true loyalty and streamline automation; developed procedures to be
more efficient
* Supervised 15 warehouse employees at two locations
* Responsible for all inbound and outbound shipping/receiving activities
* Experience in truckload, LTL, air freight, FedEx and UPS shipping procedures
* Setup, maintain, and develop FedEx and UPS contracts
* Meet with local transportation representatives to insure rate competitiveness
* Oversee move of electronics and clothing for company's relocation to state of
the art facility
* Pioneered new mywarehouse.org internet ordering

The Stereo Advantage Williamsville, NY 1988 - 1998

Warehouse Manager of 8,000 sq. ft. Retail Warehouse
* Supervised six warehouse employees
* Promoted to Distribution Manager
* Select, supervise, and train new staff employees
* Extensive customer contact to ensure proper delivery times
* Assist with purchasing hard and soft good merchandise
* Knowledgeable in computer operations
Assistant Traffic Manager 08/1986 - 01/1988
* Supervised seven warehouse employees in daily activities
* Promoted to Warehouse Manager
* Responsible for coordinating all outbound shipments
* Logistics consultant
Supervisor 01/1986 - 08/1986
* Supervised all loading and unloading of freight
* Promoted to Assistant Traffic Manager
* Organized and maintained proper inventory

ACHIEVEMENTS:
* Three promotions resulting in increased responsibility and compensation
* Successfully made Iful a profit center by generating 200k a year in profit fro
m shipping revenue
* Negotiated a consolidation program with FedEx to ship multiple items per skid
into Canada resulting in one brokerage fee of $60 per skid as compared to $40 pe
r package
* Developed an innovative concept to ship LCD and Plasma televisions as a "pass"
as required by UPS and FedEx therefore increasing sales and volume instantly
* Attained management skills to meet the demands of shipping/receiving company s
tandards
* Designed and implemented freight charge decreases through manufacturers
* Developed plan for in-house delivery service
* Created and implemented incentive pay programs
* One sick day in 22 years as Distribution Manager
COMPUTER SKILLS:
* Experience in Excel, Word and Epicor system
* UPS and FedEx software

AWARDS:
* Most Concerned of 400 Employees Award - 2007
* Top Support Player Award - 2006
* Best Team Player Award - 2002
* Top Salesperson Distribution of $4 million in Sales Award - 2000
* Nominated 8 of 17 years for Incus(R) company Awards

EARLY ACHIEVEMENTS:
* Made ALL Western New York in football and baseball
* Played varsity football and baseball as a freshman in high school
* Captain of football and baseball in junior & senior years
* Hold WNY record of 32 consecutive football games started
* American Legion Baseball played at Cooperstown, New York representing Buffalo,
New York against three other teams in New York State
EDUCATION:
Erie Community College 05/1986 - 1987
Studied Communications
Saint Mary's Diocesan High School Graduated 06/1985