Herbert W.

"Buster" McCallum
518 Gavin Circle
Salem, VA 24153
Home (540) 389-5667
Cell (540) 309-5373
hmb3d74e@westpost.net

Career Objective:
To obtain a meaningful position that benefits both the company I work for, and
the employees I work with.
Summary of Qualifications:
Offering a diverse background in sales, transportation, purchasing, routing and
executive management.
Education/Training:
Averett University Bachelor of Business Administration April 2006
Va. Western Community College
Seminars:
Merchandising - 1991
Effective Management - 1990
Zenger Miller Supervision Program - 1988
(through Sesco Management Consultants)
* The Basic Skills
* Listening With Understanding
* Communication With Confidence
* Correcting Problem Behavior
* Handling Emotional Behavior in Discussions
* Giving Recognition
Supervisory Reinforcement - 1987
Sales Management (5 days) - 1986
Draft Beer Marketing - 1985
Draft Sales Workshop (5 days)
Employment History:
2010 Quality Foods Cooperative Madison Heights, VA
V.P. of Retail Operations
Responsible for supervising the purchasing and sales departments
1999-2010 PYA Monarch/ US Foodservice Salem, VA
Transportation Supervisor/Routing Supervisor/Buyer
Responsible for a department that routed between 75- 92 trucks daily
Became a buyer when the Routing Supervisor job was eliminated.
1776-1999 Blue Ridge Beverage Salem VA
Transportation Manager (6 years)
Started originally as a salesman
Quickly promoted to sales management (15 years)
In management 21 years