Rick Carpenter

About Rick Carpenter

True leaders see the value of Military Veterans. What we bring to the table is far more than \"a job experience\"​. We bring years of OJT that included high-pressures and demands that did not allow mistakes or \"fails\"​. We learned how to accomplish a task by properly preparing, staying focused and utilizing every resource available. These are the traits I bring to employers and believe in for business development.As a Military Policeman in the ARMY, not only did I enforce military standards and regulations, I learned to lead, follow and work as a team to accomplish an objective. I took advantage of every opportunity to prove myself as a leader in multiple high-risk situations and remain calm during intense pressures. My International exposure has taught me to acclimate quickly in location, atmosphere and subjective/objective cultures. Each day presented a new set of objectives and I learned quickly how to prioritize assets.\"Complacent\"​ is not accepted in my work ethics.Past positions involved a high degree of community interaction which allowed me to build strong networks. I assisted with major gift (monetary and tangible product) distributions in a non-profit, management position. I provided entrepreneurial assistance to 22 businesses regarding their accounting needs and operational procedure / policy design. Marketing and promotional campaigns became a fun reward; not a job task.\"Be recognized for what you leave, not what you take\".

Experience

1. Parts Specialist

   Forest River, Inc

   May 2025 — Present · Goshen, IN, US

   I am responsible for assisting Sabre dealers across Canada and the United States identify, order and ship/ dropship parts needed for unit repairs and recalls.Position requires my assistance in real time inventory and locate prior years unit parts as-well-as present units on the line in the plant.I assist all shipments: UPS, USPS and freight with BOL and orders.Telephonically; I each out to vendors and customers meeting their needs and maintaining a strong and positive customer experience.My engineering background has paid off with offering subtle alterations to the plant regarding proper fasteners to insure better stabilization and a longer lasting unit. This change decreased company reimbursements towards unit repairs / recalls, which in turn, provided better METRICS across the board.

Education

• Columbus State University

  Bachelor’s Degree, Exercise Physiology

  1993 — 1997

• Florida State College at Jacksonville

  Supply Chain / Warehousing

• Schultz Center

  Research and Development

Skills

• Operations Management
• Presentation Development
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Salesforce.com
• Leadership
• Experienced Business Analyst
• Interviews
• Nonprofit Organizations
• Interviewing
• Social Media
• Recruiting
• Project Management
• Fundraising
• Marketing Strategy
• Admissions Counseling
• Business Development
• Training
• Volunteer Recruiting
• New Business Development
• Event Management
• Management
• Team Building
• Account Executives
• Medical Education
• Marketing
• Military
• Warehouse Operations
• Contract Negotiation
• Start-Ups
• Strategic Planning
• Inventory Control
• Military Experience
• Social Networking
• Program Management
• Laser Engraving
• Recruiters
• Nonprofits
• Microsoft Word
• Procurement
• Powerpoint