1. Richard Ober
Sales Rep
Fontana, CA 92335
raober8@gmail.com - (909) 831-6777
To obtain an extraordinary position with a dynamic company that will enhance education, interpersonal skills,
and work experience to the greatest extent.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Sales Rep
Nestle DSD (US) - 2010 to 2015
Obtained a CDL Class B License for bobtail hauling.
• Maintained and sought new Customers to expand Company share with product in demand.
• Capable of selling new product to Customer using results and comparison formulas with current product.
• Communicated promotion activity for fluctuating sales price of product on weekly basis, providing successful
rapport with Customer.
• loading/unloading of inventory inside truck. Keeping truck inventory full in case of unexpected opportunities
that arise.
• Managed code dates of product inside stores as well as in my truck, maintaining fresh product at all times.
• Merchandised product, keeping full inventory at all times on shelf stock inside store accounts.
• Communicated with colleagues about new promotion activity at store level when information isn't provided
upfront.
• Owned my business (took care of occurring problems with Customers) to a point that my Lead Supervisor
had time for more important issues that would rise. Keeping our Sales Team on top of our game.
• Communicated to Lead Supervisor regarding unfamiliar instances, when their assistance was necessary.
• Cross-train Dreyer's Ice Cream Sales Reps to help the merger shift smoothly.
Sales Rep
Kraft Foods - 2006 to 2010
Obtained a CDL License for bobtail hauling.
• Achieved Sales Rep of the Year for 2009.
• Maintained and sought new Customers to expand Company share with product in demand.
• Capable of selling new product to Customer using results and comparison formulas with current product.
• Communicated promotion activity for fluctuating sales price of product on weekly basis, providing successful
rapport with Customer.
• loading/unloading of inventory inside truck. Keeping truck inventory full in case of unexpected opportunities
that arise.
• Managed code dates of product inside stores as well as in my truck, maintaining fresh product at all times.
• Merchandised product, keeping full inventory at all times on shelf stock inside store accounts.
• Communicated with colleagues about new promotion activity at store level when information isn't provided
upfront.
• Owned my business (took care of occurring problems with Customers) to a point that my Lead Supervisor
had time for more important issues that would rise. Keeping our Sales Team on top of our game.
• Communicated to Lead Supervisor regarding unfamiliar instances, when their assistance was necessary.
Purchasing Buyer
2. AMI Metals Inc - 2005 to 2006
Extensive understanding of global socio-economics.
• Developed strategies to reduce costs, improve quality, and meet future requirements.
• Maintained strong relationships with mill producers, distributors & service providers, resulting in substantial
savings and improved service for the company.
• Streamlined the purchasing process through single sourcing of suppliers who have proven to provide the
best product, service, price, quality and reliability.
• Developed a sound system for recording and tracking purchases, agreements, supplier/product comparisons
and prices.
• Monitored all unreasonable price increases.
• Enhanced production flow by offering new ideas.
• Better understanding for executing direction to multiple departments.
• Capable of troubleshooting & resolving problems that occur.
• Nominated for Employee of the Month
Slot Technician I
San Manuel Casino - 2004 to 2005
Extend beyond what is expected of me, in order to establish customer satisfaction
• Capable of learning technical knowledge in a short range of time.
• Repair broken machines for customers to play in a timely manner
• Maintain several logs to ensure quality of work
• Identify errors in the system, and notify the management in an effort to improve production control
• Ability to communicate with coworkers from all departments in my network, to enhance work production
Purchasing Buyer
Forged Metals, Inc - Fontana, CA - 1999 to 2004
Established guidelines and negotiations for services from suppliers.
• Skilled with assisting in all aspects of production and product support operations.
• Filtered manufacturing processes.
• Proficient in developing a network of suppliers to expedite the services, maintain quality, and satisfy the
customer in a timely manner.
• Focused on supporting ISO9000 and ISO14001. Preserved the specifications, blue prints and billet
identification requirements referenced by the customer.
• Identified any changes in revision levels of specifications, blue prints and part numbers on the customer
purchase order; and notified the Quality Department to correct.
• Computer literate.
General Merchandising Clerk
Stater Bros. Markets - Fontana, CA - 1996 to 1999
Demonstrated skill in providing excellent customer service.
• Stocking general merchandise (bread, drinking alcohol, dog food, etc.) and maintaining the shelves during
business/opening/closing hours.
• Analyzed competitor products.
• Hard-working, goal-oriented, perfectionist, and a team player.
• Concentrated on extending products that sold the most profit in the shortest amount of time.
Notify manager
Edison Bros. Stores Distributor - Rialto, CA - 1994 to 1995
whenever quantity was insufficient. Maintained a constant flow of production.
3. • Assisted colleagues whenever business slowed.
EDUCATION
General Education
San Bernardino Valley College - San Bernardino, CA
2004
General Education
Chaffey College - Rancho Cucamonga, CA
2003
Fontana High School - Fontana, CA
1994
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
• Driven and able to complete my responsibilities, regardless of challenges encountered.
• Tenacious in seeing and seizing opportunities for the organization.
• Strong negotiating skills; persuasive, persistent, and resolute.
• Talented and determined individual who accomplishes results.
• Attentive to detail, strong-willed, self-correcting, perceptive, and industrious.
• Proven ability to work independently, handle simultaneous projects, and meet deadlines.
• Communicate with counterparts in other departments and retrieve information through establishing a
network.
• Provided guidance, vision, and support for a number of departments.
• Open minded. Operate well in a free, unstructured environment. Bring new life to conventional methods.
• Excellent motivator and very energetic