Merchants Distributors
Alex Lee, Inc. is a wholesale distributor of food and non-food items to grocery stores, headquartered in Hickory, North Carolina, United States. Its Merchants Distributors, Inc. division supplies more than 600 stores located in nine states, mostly in the Southeast. Headquarters: North Carolina Founded: 1931 Parent organization: Alex Lee, Inc.
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Merchants Distributors Employees
Empire Distributors October 2014 - Present
Merchants Distributors October 1981 - October 2014
Skills
Contract Negotiation, Construction, Strategic Planning, Inventory Management, Forecasting, Management, home remodeling, Mechanics, Metal Fabrication, MIG Welding, Arc Welding, Power Electronics, Social Skills, Heavy Equipment, Carpentry, Building Maintenance, Landscaping
Education
Fred T. Foard High School 1978 — 1981
Catawba Valley Community College
Merchants Distributors April 1994 - Present
Merchants Distributors September 1979 - Present
Skills
Warehousing, Warehouse Management, Logistics
Education
Catawba Valley Community College 1977 — 1979
Associate's degree, Accounting
Merchants Distributors December 2013 - Present
Merchants Distributors September 2007 - December 2013
Skills
Customer Satisfaction, Receiving, Shipping, Warehouse Logistics, Microsoft Office, Productivity, Troubleshooting, Warehouse Management, Inventory Management
Education
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute
Associate of Arts (A.A.)
Merchants Distributors February 2014 - Present
Safeway February 2013 - March 2014
Safeway November 2012 - February 2013
Safeway October 2011 - November 2012
2009-2011 October 2009 - July 2011
Safeway Stores, Inc 2009 - 2010
Safeway January 2000 - January 2009
Skills
Retail, Merchandising, Grocery, Inventory Control, Income Statement, Sales, Customer Service, Inventory Management, Management, Store Management, Profit, Coaching, Competitive Analysis, Account Management, Business Planning, Cross-functional Team..., Employee Relations, Leadership, Marketing Strategy, Strategy, Team Building, Team Leadership, Training, Customer Retention, Customer Satisfaction, Driving Results, Employee Training, Forecasting, Hiring, Interviews, Market Planning, Negotiation, Operations Management, P&L Management, People Development, Performance Management, Pricing, Recruiting, Store Operations, Strategic Planning, Supermarkets, Food, Loss Prevention, CPFR, Planograms, Sales Operations, P&L, Retail Category...
Education
Morehead State University 2006 — 2010
BA, General Management
Morehead State University 1999 — 2006
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
Patrick McGinnis Photography November 2011 - Present
Diverse Industries, Inc September 2014 - December 2014
A&E Engineering, Inc. January 2013 - July 2014
Tenneco March 2012 - December 2012
SSI Schaefer Systems International North America December 2009 - March 2012
Hickory Auto Group January 2008 - December 2008
Merchants Distributors April 2004 - December 2007
Skills
PLC Programming, HMI Programming, HMI Configuration, AutoCAD, Siemens S7-200, PLC Allen Bradley, Process Automation, CompactLogix, Robotics, Microsoft Office, SAP, Mechanics, Automotive, Automotive Repair, Digital Photography, Automotive Photography, Auto Racing, Cognex, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Customer Service, Automation, Troubleshooting, Electricians
Education
Catawba Valley Community College 2004 — 2008
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Hickory High School 1999 — 2003
College/University Preparatory and Advanced High School/Secondary Diploma Program
HSM-the new name of Hickory Springs June 2013 - August 2013
Merchants Distributors May 2009 - July 2012
Kohl's Department Stores October 2006 - May 2012
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Translation, Organization
Education
East Carolina University 2012 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Sociology
Catawba Valley Community College 2007 — 2012
Associate of Arts (A.A.)
Merchants Distributors February 2014 - Present
Finite Sound April 2013 - March 2014
Merchants Distributors Inc January 2008 - March 2013
Computer Stuff June 2007 - December 2007
Paul Lavitt Mills Distributing Center October 2003 - March 2006
Industrial Recovery Systems International, Inc. March 2000 - March 2003
JE Broyhill Civic Center/CCC&TI March 1998 - November 1999
R-S Broadcasting WCWV FM 93 October 1997 - February 1998
Skills
Sound, Web Design, Video Production, Multimedia, Lighting, XHTML, Premiere, Graphic Design, Photography, JavaScript, Audio Engineering, Voice Over, Photoshop, WordPress, XML, Video, Flash, Storyboarding, Illustrator, Adobe Creative Suite, Graphics, Film, CSS, PHP, WYSIWYG layout tools, MySQL, InDesign
Education
Full Sail University 2012 — 2014
(Coursework Completed), Digital Cinematography, 3.8 GPA
Western Governors University 2009 — 2011
(Coursework Completed), Information Technology, 3.5 GPA
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute 2006 — 2008
Assoc of Applied Science, Computer Programming
Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale 1992 — 1993
Associate of Science, Music and Video Business
Art Institute of Pittsburgh 1991 — 1992
Music and Video Business
Nicholas County High School 1988 — 1991
HS Diploma, basic education, Art, Business, and Band
Nicholas County Vo-Tech 1988 — 1989
Commercial Art
Merchants Distributors September 2015 - Present
Eby-Brown March 2010 - September 2015
The Sherwin Williams Company June 2000 - March 2010
Advance Auto Parts October 1998 - June 2000
US Army Reserves 1993 - 1999
Carson Pirie Scott 1996 - 1998
Skills
Loss Prevention, Internal Investigations, Physical Security, Interrogation, Surveillance, Investigation, Corporate Security, Background Checks, Enforcement, Asset Protection, Security Management, Workplace Violence, Fraud, Training, Profit, Team Building, CCTV, Shrinkage, Interrogation Techniques, Organized Retail Crime, Inventory Control, Wicklander-Zulawski..., Security Operations, Executive Protection, Security Training, Security Audits, Access Control
Education
Illinois State University 1992 — 1996
B.S., Criminal Justice
Marian Catholic 1988 — 1992
Merchants Distributors March 2009 - Present
Merchants Distributors November 2009 - March 2010
Catawba County DSS July 1990 - April 1994
Lutheran Nursing Home September 1989 - July 1990
Lutheran Nursing Home July 1988 - September 1989
Smith's Drugs August 1982 - March 1986
Skills
Customer Service, Data Entry, Retail, Inventory Management, Microsoft Excel, Sales Operations, Pricing, Microsoft Word, Merchandising, Microsoft Office, Purchasing, Warehousing, Team Management, Outlook, Accounts Receivable, Time Management
Education
Gardner-Webb University 1989 — 1991
Bachelor’s Degree, Human Services, General
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute 1986 — 1988
Associate’s Degree, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Hickory High School 1979 — 1982
High School
Merchants Distributors December 2013 - Present
Alex Lee, Inc. July 2006 - December 2013
Whisnant & Company, LLP January 2001 - June 2006
Skills
Forecasting, PeopleSoft, Accounts Payable, Internal Controls, Financial Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Accounting, Auditing, Fixed Assets, Financial Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Consolidation, Financial Reporting, Analysis, General Ledger, Budgets, Tax Accounting, Cost Accounting, Variance Analysis, CPA, Financial Statements
Education
Gardner-Webb University 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Science (BS), Accounting
Merchants Distributors November 2014 - Present
Alex Lee, Inc. June 2012 - November 2014
Merchants Distributors April 2010 - June 2012
Merchants Distributors December 2008 - April 2010
Skills
team player, self..., proficient with..., well organized, Highly Dedicated, Inventory Management, Customer Service, Thorough Research, Pricing, Retail, Process Improvement, Data Entry, Invoicing, Call Centers, Teamwork, Merchandising, Microsoft Excel, Sales, Inventory Control, Forecasting, Management, Team Building, Purchasing
Education
Gardner-Webb University 2012 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration
CVCC 2008 — 2011
Associate's Degree, Business Administration and Management, General
Hickory High 2003 — 2007
Merchants Distributors February 1999 - Present
Skills
Employee Relations, Personnel Management, HRIS, Performance Management, Human Resources, Onboarding, Recruiting, Sourcing, Deferred Compensation, Talent Management, Employee Engagement, Employee Benefits, HR Policies, Talent Acquisition, Succession Planning, Inventory Management, Microsoft Excel, Team Building, Retail, Strategic Planning, Customer Service
Education
Gardner-Webb University 1990 — 1993
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Business Administration and Management, General
Hickory High School 1977 — 1978
Coronado High School 1975 — 1976
Merchants Distributors June 1998 - Present
Skills
Mechanical Drawings, 3D Design, 2D design, Hand-drawing, Pallet Jack, Forklift Operation, Microsoft Excel, Visual Basic, Monarch Pro, Warehouse Control, Transportation..., Transportation Planning, Payroll Processing, Inventory Control, Logistics, Purchasing
Education
North Carolina State University 2000 — 2005
Bachelor’s Degree, Mechanical Engineering
Ross Stores, Inc. May 2014 - Present
Merchants Distributors September 2010 - Present
Merchants Distributors February 2008 - Present
Merchants Distributors February 2013 - April 2015
Merchants Distributors September 2010 - February 2012
Merchants Distributors April 2010 - May 2010
Catawba Furniture Mall August 2007 - November 2007
Lowes Foods 2005 - 2007
Caldwell Animal Hospital April 2004 - March 2005
Skills
Myers-Briggs (INTJ -..., StrengthsFinders..., Microsoft Office, Culinary Skills, Culinary Travel, World Travel, Management, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Retail, Sales, Leadership, P&L, PowerPoint, Pricing, Inventory Control
Education
Catawba Valley Community College 2010 — 2015
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Junior
Merchants Distributors July 2015 - Present
Watkins Shepard Trucking September 2013 - July 2015
Catawba Valley Community College July 2013 - July 2015
Catawba Valley Community College August 2010 - June 2011
Vincennes University August 2009 - June 2010
Skills
Baseball, Coaching, Sports Management, Coaching Baseball, LTL FREIGHT, Athletics, Fundraising, Press Releases, Sports, Recruiting, Athletic Training, Sports Coaching
Education
Carson-Newman College 2006 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Communications
Surry Community College 2005 — 2006
Merchants Distributors March 2009 - Present
Merchants Distributors, Inc. July 1996 - March 2009
Merchants Distributors, Inc. October 1989 - July 1996
Skills
Recruiting, Technical Recruiting, Contract Recruitment, Applicant Tracking..., Talent Acquisition, Sourcing, Vendor Management, Staffing Services, Temporary Staffing, Temporary Placement, Internet Recruiting, Process Improvement, Employee Relations, Talent Management, Hiring, Performance Management, Leadership, Management, Team Building, Inventory Management, Strategic Planning, Customer Service, Operations Management, Training, Sales Management, Budgets, Forecasting, Retail, P&L
Education
CVCC 1970 — 1974
Business/Managerial Economics
Catawba Valley Community College 1970 — 1972
Associate's degree Management
Hildebran
Merchants Distributors July 2001 - Present
Lowes Foods Stores, Inc. August 1996 - July 2001
Lowes Foods Stores, Inc. February 1995 - August 1996
Harris Teeter August 1993 - February 1995
Skills
Retail, Grocery, Forecasting, Customer Service, Sales, Negotiation, Sales Management, Management, Merchandising, Coaching, Strategic Planning, Categorization, Store Operations, P&L Management, Income Statement, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Team Leadership, Time Management, Marketing, Employee Training, Microsoft Word, Planograms, Budgets, Product Development, Operations Management, Outlook, Marketing Strategy, Business Planning, Training, Inventory Management, Customer Satisfaction, Team Building, Purchasing, Pricing, P&L, Store Management, Profit, Inventory Control
Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1989 — 1991
Bachelor of Arts, Industrial Relations
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 1986 — 1988
Undergraduate
Apple August 2015 - Present
Assa Abloy DSS Customer Service January 2013 - August 2015
Assa Abloy DSS Customer Service May 2008 - January 2013
Union County October 2005 - May 2008
AlphaGary Corporation January 2000 - October 2005
Merchants Distributors January 1999 - September 1999
SouthTrust Bank January 1998 - January 1999
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Outlook, Microsoft Word, Team Building, Account Management, Technical Support, Budgets, Strategic Planning, Process Improvement, Operations Management, Leadership, Manufacturing, Contract Management, Project Planning, Team Leadership, Troubleshooting, Security, New Business Development, Training, Human Resources, Continuous Improvement, Contract Negotiation, Management
Education
University of Phoenix 2007 — 2010
Information Systems
BBCS 1993 — 1996
High School Diploma
Get-Fit August 2013 - Present
Lowes Foods June 1998 - Present
Lowe's Food Stores, Inc. 1998 - Present
Lowes Foods August 1995 - June 1998
Lowes Foods August 1991 - August 1995
Merchants Distributors August 1987 - August 1991
Merchants Distributors August 1984 - August 1987
Merchants Distributors August 1982 - August 1984
Skills
Grocery, Merchandising, Retail, Customer Service, Inventory Control, Food, Inventory Management, Store Management, Purchasing, Management, Sales, Pricing, Profit, Income Statement, Hiring, Forecasting, Assortment, Planograms, P&L Management, Retail Category..., Private Label, Sales Operations, Wholesale, Visual Merchandising, Retail Sales, IRI, Supermarkets, Market Planning, Customer Satisfaction, Sales Management, District Management, Loss Prevention, Team Building, POS, Categorization, Time Management, AC Nielsen, Multi-Unit Management, Nielsen, Pricing Strategy, Competitive Analysis, P&L
Education
Lenoir-Rhyne College 1978 — 1982
BS, Education
Merchants Distributors March 2013 - Present
Merchants Distributors March 2008 - Present
AbsolutelyNew June 2006 - October 2007
Gidlun Halm Studio August 2005 - July 2006
Freelance Commercial Artist December 2002 - August 2004
Fine Art Institute - Ministry of Culture June 1999 - August 2004
Green Dome Animation April 2001 - December 2002
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, Art Direction, Creative Direction, Graphic Design, Illustration, Illustrator, Interaction Design, Logo Design, Photoshop, Typography, User Interface Design, Web Design
Education
Academy of Art University 2004 — 2005
Fine Arts
Yarmouk University 1995 — 1999
BFA, Fine Arts
Alex Lee, Inc. May 2014 - Present
Merchants Distributors June 2003 - May 2014
Skills
Human Resources, Personnel Management, HRIS, Employee Relations, Onboarding, HR Policies, Benefits Administration, Performance Management, Employee Engagement, Succession Planning, Talent Management, New Hire Orientations, Talent Acquisition, Employee Benefits, Recruiting, Applicant Tracking..., Training, Compensation & Benefit
Education
Appalachian State University 2001 — 2003
Master of Arts (MA), Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Florida State University 1996 — 2001
Bachelor of Science (BS), Psychology