James Reardon
Woodbury
Summary
Results-driven management professional with comprehensive training in organizational operations and team leadership. Proven ability to implement process improvements and drive team success. Known for strong analytical skills and adaptability in fast-paced environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Management Trainee
Consolidated Electric Distributors
06.2024 - 07.2025
- Completed a structured, multi-phase rotational training program designed to develop future leaders in electrical distribution across operations, sales, and customer service.
- Warehouse Operations: Gained hands-on experience with shipping/receiving, freight claims, inventory handling, and warehouse organization while prioritizing safety and operational efficiency.
- Counter Sales: Developed product knowledge and customer service skills by assisting walk-in customers, handling transactions, and supporting day-to-day sales floor activities.
- Operations & Administration: Collaborated with credit and administrative departments to understand financial processes, documentation workflows, and internal controls.
- Inside Sales & Quotations: Managed phone sales, prepared quotations, and supported outside sales staff on joint calls to understand customer needs and project requirements.
- Purchasing & Inventory Control: Assisted with purchasing decisions, monitored stock levels, processed return goods authorizations (RGAs), and contributed to inventory accuracy and vendor relations.
Claims Intern
AUTO-OWNER’S INSURANCE
05.2022 - 08.2023
- Investigated and assembled facts, determined policy coverage, evaluated the amount of loss, analyzed legal liability and paid/denied losses.
- Became familiar with insurance coverage by studying insurance policies, endorsements and forms.
- Ensured that claims payments were issued in a timely and accurate manner.
- Serviced the needs of agents, policyholders and others.
- I worked on my communication skills immensely, both on the phone and through e-mail.
Assistant Manager
PINO’S PIZZA
06.2018 - 08.2021
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Implemented training processes for newly hired employees and supervised department managers, shift leaders and production personnel.
- Directed and led employees, supervising activities to drive productivity and efficiency.
- Developed
Education
Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain Management & Marketing
IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY, Ivy College of Business
Ames, IA05.2024
Skills
- Technical: Can proficiently use both Excel and Access
- Language: Spanish: Can read and write the language at a moderate level
- Interests: Nature, Travel, Making Music, Theatre, Team Sports
- Customer service
- Sales techniques
- Operations support
- Schedule management
- Multitasking
- Relationship building
- Hiring and training
Leadership & Activities
PHI KAPPA THETA FRATERNITY
- Treasurer: December 2021 – December 2022
- Consulted with chapter officers and other fraternity officials to balance and finalize the budget.
- I maintained that budget throughout my term and adjusted it when necessary.
- Ensured proper payment of fees, taxes, utilities, and other outstanding balances by the chapter as well as making sure membership dues and other fees were collected.
- Philanthropy Chairman: May 2021 – December 2021
- Planned a successful philanthropy that raised a very considerable donation towards Children Miracle Network.
- Demonstrated tremendous planning and executing ability.
- Showed leadership by assigning others to necessary tasks.
EAGLE SCOUT AWARD: 2013-2020
- Demonstrated hard work and determination by building a Marian Prayer Garden at my parish, Saint Ambrose of Woodbury. It required me to cut out loads of sod, place down over 300 sq. ft. of mulch, build two handmade wooden benches, and raised over $7,000 for a brand-new life size Mary statue.
- Held Senior Patrol Leader for my troop leading over 70 scouts. Ran all troop meetings, events, and activities. Had to set a great example for all Scouts below my rank.
- I developed to become a great leader and confident public speaker.
Timeline
Management Trainee
Consolidated Electric Distributors
06.2024 - 07.2025
Claims Intern
AUTO-OWNER’S INSURANCE
05.2022 - 08.2023
Assistant Manager
PINO’S PIZZA
06.2018 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain Management & Marketing
IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY, Ivy College of Business
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