ANTHONY COFFARO

P.O. Box 200021 * Newark, New Jersey 07102

973-583-3861 * ac8f46c2@westpost.net

OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT: Logistics, Warehousing

Focused leader and process improvement specialist with a successful background e
levating the performance of diverse operational units, including logistics, ware
housing, sales, and distribution platforms. Provide team members with the tools,
resources, support, guidance, and motivation to surpass objectives and continuo
usly deliver top quality products / services to customers. Analytical and detail
-oriented troubleshooter with a strong aptitude for identifying and addressing a
reas in need of improvement. Reputable for achieving business expansion, revenue
growth, and cost reductions. Effective communicator with all levels of personne
l, leaders, and clients in English, Italian, and Spanish.

CORE COMPETENCIES
Team Building / Management * Expense Control / Reductions * Process Enhancement
* Client Relations
Policies / Procedures Development * Quality Control * Customer Service * Sales D
evelopment
MS Office and Database Management Tools * Troubleshooting * TPM (Zero Error / Lo
sses / Accidents

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
KINTON IMPORT SEAFOOD, Newark, New Jersey * 2002-Present
Importer and distributor of fresh tuna, generating over $14.5M in sales annually
.
Manager-Sales / Purchasing / Distribution
Drove quality control / assurance operations focused on sales, purchasing, and d
istribution processes administered by more than 40 staff members. Provide staff
training / development and direction.
Revenue Enhancements:
* Boosted sales by 20% while slashing expenditures 18% through expert planning a
nd coordination of operations, ensuring the timely purchase, sale, and delivery
of products while minimizing waste.
* Cut costs by 6% through successful expansion of supplier base, resulting in co
mpetitive pricing and elimination of cash-flow issues.
* Facilitated 43% staff reduction while enhancing inventory control by establish
ing new systems for product identification, pricing, and portion control.
* Honored with Top Sales Manager recognition for 10 consecutive years.
Operational Improvements:
* Propelled customer satisfaction with the optimization of product / service del
ivery through implementation of employee communication plan.
* Impacted team performance by serving as primary leader providing solutions to
issues or conflicts.
* Minimized purchase errors, turnaround time, and related man-hours with the int
roduction of an internal coding system for product ordering.
* Achieved top levels of staff retention (20% increases within industry notoriou
s for high turnover rates), productivity and satisfaction through establishment
of collaborative, dynamic, supportive, and motivational work environment. Also i
mproved staff recruitment, training, and communication.
* Secured improved pricing by enhancing vendor relations with the innovative cre
ation of a new payment system and by forging productive partnerships.
ANTHONY COFFARO
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PRONTO CENA FOOD AND BEVERAGE, Jersey City, New Jersey * 1996-2002
Restaurant generating over $1.8M sales annually. Company is comprised of 2 locat
ions and employs more than 35 staff members.
Manager-Operations and Sales
Led the standardization of operational and computer systems in both restaurant f
acilities. Monitored performance to ensure compliance with quality objectives, p
olicies / procedures, and Department of Health regulations. Performed the expert
analysis and troubleshooting of operational issues. Liaised with all levels of
management. Conducted vendor negotiations and controlled inventory.
Revenue / Operational Enhancements:
* Fueled 30% sales increase with the introduction of new product offerings.
* Successfully exceeded industry standards for food ratio (26% in comparison wit
h industry's 30%) inventory through expert planning and maintenance.
* Increased repeat and referral business by striving to maintain nothing but the
highest levels of customer satisfaction.
* Initiated expansion plan to 6 locations with more than 120% revenue growth pot
ential.
* Generated major improvements in data management efficiency by orchestrating th
e automation of statistical / actuarial data administration, including migration
of all information to new system.
Career Note: Additional roles include Vice President of Operations at Nino's as
well as Special Teams Manager and Home Office Group Leader at American Internati
onal Group (AIG). Details on request.

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and Marketing
City University of New York, Staten Island, New Jersey