1. Anthony Dawiec
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703 Parkside Circle Email: adawiec@yahoo.com
Streamwood, IL Web:ww.linkedin.com/in/anthonydawiec
Home (630)372-8263 Cell (630) 336-9777
Summary
Career Overview
I am a hard-working and responsible logistics professional with 15+ years of experience managing successful
warehouses and storerooms. Team oriented and safety conscious, I am keen to apply my organizational skills to a
dynamic warehouse, logistics, distribution or inventory team.
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Education and Training
Bachelor of Science in Business Management
Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago Illinois
Five+ years’ experience with OSHA rules and regulations
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Key Skills and Characteristics
Substantial warehouse experience
Experience with the merchandise loading/unloading, receipt/dispatch, safe operation of forklifts, checks and training
and manual handling aids. I also trained and supervised staff/employees in these competencies.
Organizational and time management skills
Experienced in managing inventory and the coordination of orders and deliveries, with ability to prioritize conflicting
demands.
Technical skills
Knowledge of various computer programs and technologies including Microsoft Office, RF Scanners, Business
Objects, Outlook, UPS Online, UPS World Ship, FedEx Power Ship, Quicken Pro, Oracle, Camelot, Lancelot, Great
Plaines, and various financial management packages.
Professional Experience
Ebco, Inc. Elgin, IL June 2015 -January 2017
Distribution Center Manager
Managed a staff of 5, focusing on inventory and shipping accuracy.
Major accomplishments:
 Implemented new procedures resulting in inventory accuracy up to 98% and shipping accuracy up to 95%.
 Develop and maintained the warehouse work instructions and the “Forklift train the trainer” manual.
 Re-organized the warehouse resulting in a 10% drop in errors.
 Established root cause analysis training...
Mood Media, Elmhurst, IL October 2014-June 2015
Distribution Center Operations Manager
Responsible for leading, directing and managing all site operations to ensure consistently high levels of service,
profitability and compliance. Responsibilities included:
 Managing all aspects of business operations.
 Participating in the recruitment and staff selection process.
 Handling the logistics of the organization.
 Preparing budgets and inventories.
 Ensuring that staff is smart and professional in their appearance at all times.
 Ensuring that department operates in compliance with all legal requirements.
 Keeping abreast of emerging technology changes and innovations.
 Maintaining a clean, professional and safe working environment.
Home Decorators Collection, Lake Zurich, IL Dec 2008 – Sept 2014
Distribution Center Services Manager
Managed the daily operations of a distribution center, overseeing its inventory and the shipping and receiving of
goods. Responsibilities included:

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 Reviewed, analyzed, and processed the weekly discrepancy reports from our corporate offices. Investigating
the causes and initiating corrective actions to resolve any issues. Updated corporate with findings on a
weekly basis.
 Organized and prioritized the traffic flow of incoming and outgoing shipments causing a 10% increase in
production.
 Authorized the processing and disposition of returns and damaged goods. Streamlining the procedures to
save time and improve process flow.
 Responsible for the day to day operations of the customer loading areas.
 In charge of warehouse operations, the equipment, and merchandise.
Fix-a-Lift, Marengo IL Mar2007 – Nov 2008
Parts Manager
Worked part time as a parts manger for a small repair company.
 Responsible for maintaining inventory of replacement parts for fork lifts.
 Managed the shipping and receiving of goods to and from the warehouse.
Associated Fastening Products, Elk Grove Village, IL. Jun 2005 - Feb 2007
Manager of Warehouse Operations
Managed and supervised the warehouse operations and activities of a staff of three. Responsibilities included:
 Managed the central warehouse operations, staff, and day to day activities.
 Supervised the loading dock, ensuring proper procedures for shipping and receiving were followed.
 In charge of security and traffic movement into and out of the warehouse.
 Negotiated contacts rates and pricing for outgoing LTL and FTL shipments.
 Received, tracked and managed the daily orders to customers, ensuring customer satisfaction decreasing
customer complaints by 15%.
 Decreased expenses related to the care and maintenance of the material handling equipment, by 10%
 Coordinated and collaborated efforts with OSHA and other governmental agencies in the compliance of all
federal and local regulations.
TOCA Enterprises USA, Inc., Wheeling, IL. Jul 2004 - Jan 2005
Project Manager / Contractor
Project Manager responsible for coordination of a new warehouse opening on time and on budget. Activities included:
 Managing the closing process of the old warehouse. The packing and moving of merchandise, and the storage
shelves and containers.
 Collaborated with outside architects on the design and layout of the warehouse.
 Planned and supervised the inventory placement, organization and control.
 Managed the loading dock and the daily operations.
 Supervised a staff of 4 full time employees, performing the hiring, firing, and performance reviews.
American Health Products, Itasca, IL. Feb 2001 - Jan 2004
Warehouse Operation Manager
Responsible for the daily operations of the warehouse
Shield Healthcare, Elmhurst, IL. Jun 2000 - Sep 2000
Warehouse Distributions Manager / Contractor
Managed the reorganization activities of the warehouse.
Osco Drug Store, Roselle, IL. Feb 1999 - Jun 2000
Assistant Manager
Shift head of the store stockroom.
Feed Control Corp., Mount Prospect, IL. Jun 1995 - Feb 1999
Operations Manager
Managed the day-to-day warehouse operations with a staff of 3 direct reports.