Clifford W.

Dawson ________________________________________
1600 Lisa Lane
Redlands, California 92374
909.794.2199 home 909.435.9072 cell
cd7fdfde@westpost.net
Objective: Distribution operations management position focused on teamwork with
a goal of outstanding distribution functions and efficiency controls.
Qualification Outstanding project leadership. Excellent communication skills wi
th the ability to
Summary: build relationships across broad organizational lines. Experienced in
all aspects of distribution and logistics integration. Excellent in budget form
ation and control. Ability to create working relationships with subordinates an
d function as a coach, mentor or teacher.
Work Ethan Allen Operations, Inc., Western Distribution, Chino, California / Dan
bury,
Experience: Connecticut
Western Distribution Manager, Chino, California, January 2004-Present
* Responsible for supervision and control of west coast operations and distribut
ion for a major manufacturer and retailer of home furnishings
* Supervise all aspects of 200,000 square foot distribution center including hum
an resources, budget development, facility management, daily planning and work f
low
* Coordinate receipts and inventory control of goods from internal manufacturing
, containers from overseas and domestic sources and then the distribution of goo
ds totaling 106 million per year
* Developed and control a private truck fleet, dedicated common carriers and fre
ight forwarders into operation
* Responsible for safety
Western Distribution Manager / Home Delivery Manager, Chino, California, Jun 199
2-Jan 2004
* Supervised Chino home delivery operation that was integrated into the distribu
tion center
* Overall responsibilities included inventory control, customer service and deli
very of goods for nine multimillion dollar stores
Corporate Manager of Home Delivery Operations, Danbury, Connecticut, Mar 1986-Ju
n 1992
* Traveled to and supervised 7 home delivery centers across the country
* Implemented and assured compliance of corporate policies and procedures
* Controlled operations and suggested best practices as liaison between corporat
e and delivery centers
* Developed and maintained favorable relationships with retail dealers through f
air and sound business practices
Distribution Manager, Chino, California, July 1976-March 1986
* Transferred to California to assist in the setup and opening Commerce distribu
tion center
* Trained staff in distribution procedures
* Promoted to assistant manager in 1978
* Setup and opened new distribution facility in Chino, California
* Promoted to manager in 1982
* Management trainee in Newtown, Connecticut and Mayville, New York
Corporate Customer Service Representative, Danbury, Connecticut, March 1973-July
1976
* Problem solving and assistance to retail dealers in all aspects of corporate p
olicy and procedures
Education: Pace University, New York, New York
 Bachelor of Business Administration / Marketing
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