William Cordrey

Experience

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  Rommel,s Ace Hardware

  Feb 2002 - Dec 2009

  District Manager

  Developed, implemented and directed the execution of operating policies, procedures and process for retail hardware stores, Maryland, Delaware and VirginiaPerformed all merchandise purchasing, planning and promotional strategy to maximize sales volume, gross margins, and inventory turnover for up to eleven retail stores.Chaired the Chesapeake Bay Area Buyers group for ACE Hardware Analyzed price elasticity data and formulated pricing policies according to requirements for profitability of multi store operationsDirectly managed the outfitting, stocking, staffing and grand opening of a new Ace Hardware store in Perry Hall, MarylandSuccessfully trained and directed the staff at the new Perry Hall store to exceed sales projections and profitability in its first yearManaged district field operations Show less

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  Thompson Creek Window Company

  Jun 2010 - Aug 2017

  Director of Support Operations

  Controlled budgeting, financial reporting, inventory cost, cash management, business plan development and capital expenditures for all departments of responsibilityDeveloped, implemented and directed the execution of operating policies, procedures and process that achieved safe, efficient, cost effective Warehouse, Facilities and Fleet operations in support of Thompson Creek Window Company and it's subsidiaries, Closet America and St. Claire Window and Door Planned and directed the daily facility and fleet maintenance operations for four facilities and sixty-three vehiclesDeveloped effective partnerships with internal department leaders and facilitated cross-functional activities that met or exceeded company goalsUtilized understanding of interdepartmental business throughput to plan, design and convey the company’s vision for growth to the architects and contractors responsible for building a new 120,000 square foot facility to house our manufacturing and customer service operations Managed quote evaluations, vendor selections, cost projection and payment dispersal for a three million dollar tenant improvement fit-out Show less

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  Solar Energy Services, Inc.

  Sept 2017 - now

  The VP of People and Culture (VPPC) is part of the Executive Team, acting as a strategic and tactical People business partner, providing counsel, developing roadmaps and executing on all people and culture related initiatives. The VPPC drives all cultural, performance management, learning and career development, and workforce engagement planning. They provide strategic counsel to the Operations team on motivational rewards - including benefits, payroll and compensation, People Systems and Operations aspects related to People. The VP of People and Culture will support an emotionally intelligent, innovative and high-performance workplace where diverse perspectives are embraced and first-principles thinking is encouraged. Show less As the VP of operations, you work under the company president to offer strategic vision to help the company become more profitable, produce high-quality goods or services and meet its production goals. This involves coordinating with managers across multiple departments, such as information technology and customer service, to ensure that these departments operate smoothly and are on track to meeting the company's goals. Specific duties can include creating measures for improving business processes, monitoring and analyzing inventory, seeking cost-effective suppliers, finding the most efficient way to route products to buyers, overseeing departmental projects and reviewing the performance of other managers. Show less Solar Energy Services, Inc. (SES) is an established and successful design-build solar contractor focused on the Maryland and Washington DC markets. SES has established itself as one of the leading solar contractors in the region with a robust residential and commercial offering that includes solar PV and solar thermal technologies. With the recent five-year extension of the solar investment tax credit, SES is poised for significant growth, leveraging a solid and established reputation in the industry. The Operations Manager is critical to the next phase of growth to lead, grow, and enhance the production operation. Show less

  • Vice President of People and Culture

    Jun 2020 - now

  • Vice President Operations

    Nov 2019 - Jun 2020

  • Operations Manager

    Sept 2017 - Nov 2019