1. SILVESTRE DE LA CRUZ
190 East 25th
St. Paterson New Jersey 07514
(973) 580-3559
Villajuana1231@hotmail.com
QUALIFICATIONS: Thirty-plus years of experience in distribution management in a high-paced retail
environment. Creative and innovative in devising and implementing cost-effective
processing methods. Strong motivator of personnel; able to create goal-oriented team
atmosphere with high energy level. Experienced in all facets of facilities maintenance
including Inventory
Management; fluent in English and Spanish.
EMPLOYMENT
HISTORY:
JAYDEE TRUCKING, Jersey City, New Jersey
10/15 to 4/16 Warehouse/Distribution Manager – Managed third-party logistic operation for
A&M (2015), a women’s retail apparel chain. Responsibilities included initial set-up,
staffing, training and directing all day-to-day operations of receiving, marking, pick/pack,
scanning and shipping functions; communication with home office personnel and
management; production scheduling; invoicing.
BIG M INC. (Mandee, Annie sez, Afaze), Totowa, New Jersey
6/1984 to 4/2012 Distribution Center Assistant Manager – Managed all operations of hanging and flat
merchandise processing in 110,000 square foot distribution center; established all related
policies and procedures; maintained all production records; recommended, designed and
implemented system renovations; interfaced with all buying and planning personnel and
external contractors and vendors. Directly responsible for 50 non-exempt union
associates, including hiring, training and corrective action.
• Implemented Epicor warehouse management system (2011).
• Implemented RF Scanner and Bar Coding systems.
• Implemented “Opportunities for Improvement” resulting in total annual
expense savings of $120,000.
• Established procedures for processing and shipping of internet sale
merchandise.
• Active member of Distribution Center Management committee involved in
establishing corporate processing goals and procedures.
• Recipient of corporate Quality Achievement Award (1995, 2003, 2009)
and MVP (1996, 2004).
Additional responsibilities -included maintenance of warehouse facilities and equipment,
English-Spanish translation for corporate events, and directing entire distribution
center operation, including transportation functions and 130 non-exempt union and
5 management associates, when needed.

2. EDUCATION: College of Sanchez Ramirez, Dominican Republic
Associate of Business Administration, Accounting
Passaic County Community College
English as a Second Language
Passaic County Community College
Business Administration
H&R Block
Income Tax Preparation Certification