Richard A.

Background

About Richard A.

Highly adaptable manufacturing professional with over 14+ years of customer service, 11+ years of management experience and 4+ years of manufacturing experience. I am currently a Supply Chain Assistant at Aldi. I was a sales engineer at Zinc Tech where I served customers by identifying their needs and engineering adaptations of products, equipment, and services. At Able Die Casting Corporation, I was the production manager and I was responsible for overseeing production, scheduling, assisting in shipping and receiving, purchasing and order entry. I acted as the primary liaison for Able Die Casting. I am proficient in MRP systems Epicor and BnL Odyssey. I have a strong background in sales, client management, and customer service, which I developed in my previous roles as an Account Executive at Yelp and a Sales Manager at Sunglass Hut. I have successfully sold and managed various advertising programs, products, and services to small and local businesses across different industries. I have also motivated, trained, and developed sales teams to achieve and exceed their goals. I hold a bachelor's degree in Psychology with additional coursework in sociology from the University of Illinois at Chicago, where I graduated with cum laude honors. I am fluent in English and Spanish. My mission is to create value and satisfaction for both our customers and our company through innovation, quality, and service.