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Maryville, Tn, Us

Knoxville, Tennessee

Relocated From Atlanta/Suwanee, GA to Maryville, TN.Promoted to Operations Manager as a result of sustained success as a Senior Distribution Manager.Manage the safety, welfare and morale for all Receiving, Shipping and Transportation teams for East Tennessee within the Empire portfolios.Partner with Sales to increase revenue while identifying and implementing cost saving measures to maximize profit margin and market share.2018 - January - Successfully moved all inventory from one warehouse to another while starting new inventory software and shipping software with zero employee turnover and zero safety incidents during the transition.- June - Executed and managed our first 100% physical inventory with our new inventory software; results were well within successful industry standards - Executed the successful rollout of our largest customer- July - Merged another location into my warehouse to include increasing inventory by 100% and headcount by 50% within a 30 day time period within SAP WM inventory software.

Atlanta, Georgia

Led 70 hourly employees, Assistant Manager and 3 Area Supervisors in a night time shipping operation in a 500,000 sq. ft. warehouse.Shipped between 10,000 - 30,000 cases per night while maintaining a 99.5% accuracy rate, improving productivity by 25% and decreasing overtime by 75% since starting in the position.Completed my MBA and BS in Business…..22 month process.

Atlanta, Ga

Helping companies connect with talent and helping talent connect with companies using a number of advertising, software and data solutions. I'm revolutionizing the recruitment process and employment brand for my clients which in turn helps them decrease expenses while increasing revenue.

Suwanee, Georgia, United States

Reported directly to the SVP of Logistics and Integration and executed special projects as assigned by the SVP.

Suwanee, Ga

Relocated from Lexington, South Carolina to Suwanee, GA.Manage and monitor performance of shipping functions in the Distribution Center. Ensure standards of measurement for department are maintained and implements policies and procedures to enhance productivity, efficiency, safety and quality of work. Ensures enforcement of safety codes, OSHA standards and sound housekeeping practices within the department. Utilize SAP software, lean sigma and process improvement techniques to reduce cost and improve customer satisfaction.• Manage the safety, welfare, training and day-to-day operations of 12 full time employees and volume dependent temporary employees; saved over $68,000 in labor and shipping supplies during 4th Quarter of 2011• Developed centralized staging lanes within BOL (Bill of Lading) area of facility which was key during Warehouse Layout Re-Design project; project resulted in an estimated savings of $11,250 for 2011• Developed and implemented Goods Out overtime reduction plan for 3rd and 4th quarter of 2011 that resulted in a 64% favorable impact to budget • Established Lean Six Sigma organizational plan in Small Parcel Picking and Packing• Led the first Six Sigma Slotting project within the Logistic Center which resulted in production savings of $19,200 for 2011• Volunteered for additional Management responsibilities outside of Shipping; was key in managing Cycle Count Program, Inventory Accuracy and Inventory Shrink • Volunteered as SAP Last Mile Change Agent; collaborated with other facilities and Corporate staffing to ensure requirements were met and information flow was streamlined during SAP implementation• Served as Receiving Area Manager for three months in order to broaden experience and breakdown silos; promoted to Senior Project Manager as a result of success and future potential• Facility was awarded seven of the nine awards in 2012 including Safety, Most Improved Logistics Center and Logistics Center of the Year

South Carolina, United States

Relocated from Georgia to South Carolina.Manage the safety, growth, margins, budget, service, deliveries, accounts receivable, training and customer service of 22 employees within two AmeriGas districts in Georgia and South Carolina with a total EBIDTA budget over $1MM. Currently utilizing Citrix software and implementing SAP software in FY2011.• Assisted in the integration of (2) acquisitions in FY2010, which brought over 8500 customers, 25 employees and $2MM in earnings to the South Carolina Market.• Currently managing the integration of a third acquisition, which will bring to my district an additional 3000 customers, 4 employees and approximately $0.5MM in additional earnings.• Supervise the safety, welfare, training and day-to-day operations of 22 AmeriGas employees and temporary employees. • In first of year of management, my team exceeded a growth goal in FY 2009 by 1000%; they exceeded their growth goal for the second time in consecutive years, which had never happened in that district.• Both districts have exceeded budgeted earnings targets every year.• Zero safety incidents in FY 2009.• Compliance with all federal, state and company laws and safety guidelines.

Canton, Georgia, United States

Relocated from Ft. Benning, GA to Atlanta, GA.Managed the computerized routing of propane deliveries for 120 delivery trucks across Georgia, South Carolina and parts of Tennessee, North Carolina and Florida.• Successfully supervised the day-to-day operations of 5 route planners and 1 data entry employee with a goal of planning up to 100 delivery routes for 35 AmeriGas districts across four states.• Utilized cutting-edge, internet-based computerized routing software to save an estimated $250,000 in delivery expenses, truck repair, maintenance costs and payroll.• Supervised a $64,000 building addition to the Canton, GA office by staying within the budgeted capital target and completing the build on schedule in order to maximize the productivity of our delivery routes and improve the overall health and welfare of my 6 employees.• Promoted to Sales and Service Manager as a result of previous success.

Fort Benning, Georgia, United States

Served as second in command for a Task Force Headquarters and Headquarters Company comprised of over 200 Soldiers while serving a 14 month deployment to Baghdad, Iraq in a combat zone the size of Virginia. Deployed the company home to the United States and executed reintegration of personnel and reset of all equipment.• Supervised and coordinated the redeployment of $40 million in military equipment from Iraq to the U.S. and Kuwait without losing accountability of a single piece of equipment, resulting in zero financial loss to the government.• Served as the acting Company Commander in the absence of the commander, resulting in 100% continuity in information dissemination.• Company Maintenance Officer supervised the functionality of 67 Tanks, Bradleys, HMMWVs, cargo trucks and Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles (MRAPs), resulting in a functionality rate of over 90% at all times.• Company Property Book Officer managed the accountability and monthly inventory, resulting in zero loss to the government.• Company Supply Manager supervised the dispersion of supplies to four combat outposts, one joint security station and one forward operating base, allowing over 1,000 Soldiers to operate at full capacity during a 24 hour a day operation.• Supervised the health, morale, welfare, training, combat performance and cohesion of Soldiers and Non-Commissioned officers, resulting in 100% combat effective Soldiers throughout the deployment.• Recovered, inventoried and mailed the personal effects of one deceased Soldier back to his family.• Conducted one criminal investigation involving a Soldier.• Awarded Bronze Star Medal April 2008 for successful leadership during a 14-month deployment.• Received Top Secret Security Clearance in order to allow me to work with sensitive information.• Promoted to Captain in July 2008.

Fort Benning, Georgia, United States

Tracked and synchronized all current and future operations involving over 5,000 personnel throughout the Battalion area based southeast of Baghdad, Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom and acted as a line of communication from 3rd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division to Task Force 1-15. • Conducted update briefings, communicated information to parent unit and briefed the Brigade Commander, resulting in seamless information flow between units on a daily basis.• Maintained the battalion’s daily operational status and called in emergency assets during enemy attacks, resulting in the unit’s constant readiness to react to any enemy threat. • Purchased and distributed $160,000 in products and services to renovate four combat outposts, resulting in 100% combat effectiveness for over 1,000 Soldiers.• Conducted an investigation of property loss by a Soldier in excess of $5,000.

Fort Benning, Georgia, United States

Supervised 15 Soldiers in a tank company comprised of 60 Soldiers during training operations at Ft. Benning, GA.• Supervised the accountability and maintenance of four M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tanks worth approximately $16 million.• Supervised the health, morale, welfare, training, combat performance and cohesion of fifteen Soldiers and Non-Commissioned officers, resulting in 100% combat readiness.• Conducted two investigations of property loss by Soldiers in excess of $10,000. • Attended 6 weeks Basic Officer Leadership Course and 5 months Armor Officer’s Basic Course prior to starting position.

Fort Benning, Georgia, United States

Relocated from Missouri to Georgia.Commissioned Officer in initial Officer and Job Training at Fort Benning, GA and Fort Knox, KY.

Lindenwood University, St. Charles, Mo

Two year ROTC scholarship; rose to Cadet Company Commander and Distinguished Military Graduate

Steelville, Missouri, United States

Jack of all Trades- Landscaping- Security- Housekeeping- Office/Reservations/Retail- Campsite Clean-Up- Canoe/Kayak/Raft Management- Truck/Van/Trailer Towing- Customer Service

Missouri, United States

Enlisted Reservist; Mobilized to Deploy to Iraq from March to May 2003 but demobilized and sent home; signed a 2 year ROTC contract and thus honorably discharged from my enlistment contract at the rank of E4/Specialist (Promotable.)

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Business Administration And Management, General

Graduated Cum Laude

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Business Management

Graduated Cum Laude

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Criminal Justice

Activities and Societies: ROTCGraduated Cum Laude