Erick Ames

Experience

• 

  Appliance Parts Company (APCO)

  Jan 1993 - Jan 1996

  Commercial Sales Representative | Sales

  Built extensive client base consisting of contractor, retailer, and commercial accounts for commercial HVAC parts and appliance wholesaler. Exceeded expectations in all areas of sales, service and product knowledge.

• 

  Ace Hardware

  Jan 1996 - Jan 1998

  Store Manager | Retail Operations

  Responsible for entire operations of store including all aspects of sales, human resources, merchandising, and administration. Recruited, trained, and motivated a team of 15 associates to encourage productivity in sales, quality customer service and efficient operations. Maintained cost-effective inventory levels through order management, meeting promotional volume projections, and monitoring daily sales.

• 

  Aco Hardware

  Jan 1998 - Jan 1999

  Store Manager | Retail Operations

  Recruited, coached and developed team members to achieve productivity standards in both sales and operational effectiveness. Inspired commitment from team members to deliver a positive service culture. Responsible for all aspects of operation including sales, service, payroll, budgets, and inventory.

• 

  Chase

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2001

  Operations Manager | Banking

  Maintained high productivity for a large-scale computer-based data entry system while leading a diverse work force. Led a staff of 34 individuals to work as a team to increase efficiency. Developed an effective computer-based system for reporting production and quality control.

• 

  Imagineering Arts

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2007

  President | Commercial Design

  Developed and operated a niche market graphic design company specializing in low volume/high caliber print media. Managed all aspects of the business including: customer service, advertising, accounting and the creative/post-production side.

• 

  Gulf Coast Football Officials Association (GCFOA), Southwest Florida Football Officials (SWFFO)

  Jan 2006 - now

  Sports Officiating | Referee

  Experienced referee, umpire, head linesman, line judge, back judge, field judge and side judge official in football (tackle and flag) at semi-pro, high school, middle school and youth levels. Booking commissioner for youth sports program. Extensive continuing officiating education. Possess state of Florida certification and have Jessica Lundsford Act clearance.

• 

  Seasons Fine Portraitures

  May 2007 - Sept 2010

  Owner | Marketing

  Developed and operated an upscale outdoor/beach photography company specializing in family portraits. Managed all aspects of the business including: customer service, advertising, accounting and the creative/post-production side.

• 

  Crowder Brother's Ace Hardware

  Jan 2011 - Dec 2014

  Assistant Store Manager | Retail Operations

  Responsible for providing leadership, driving a selling and customer service culture, maintaining store merchandising standards and stock replenishment.

• 

  Key Packaging Co.

  Aug 2012 - now

  Lead the entirely-autonomous overnight functions at this 75-employee company including production, human resources, facilities maintenance, inventory management and overall operations. Manage a team of 20+ direct reports in the production of custom thin gauge thermoforming of plastic trays, blisters and packaging devices serving the medical, retail, food, automotive, cosmetics and distribution industries.

  • Materials Manager

    Sept 2021 - now

  • Operations Manager | Manufacturing

    Aug 2012 - Oct 2021