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Decatur, Alabama, United States

Maintains inventory in a 100k square-foot facility as well as a 250k square-foot secondary site. Builds capability of four logistics team leaders and 44 technicians to deliver key business results and drive area improvements. Submits Purchase Orders and settles Invoices with over 50 contractors and suppliers-the only Area Leader onsite with this duty. Engaged the team in meeting Safety, Quality, Production and Cost targets for warehouse. Develops and maintains department/team scorecards and reviews with leadership each month; understands where gaps exist versus results targets and the causes. Develops and delivers business master plan, including key technical and organizational projects. Addresses gaps in team performance through the implementation and effective coaching of Smucker Continuous Improvement methodologies; fosters a zero-loss culture. Oversees training and qualification programs for the warehouse; participates in assessments, ensures effective training, and maintains consistent qualification standards. Manages time and attendance for warehouse personnel (including payroll approval). Provides performance-based feedback to team leaders and technicians, included annual Performance Appraisals. Understands Supply Chain software/systems and serves as a resource to team (WMS/Blue Yonder, IMI, Oracle). Tracks and drives favorable manufacturing variances while ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

Millington, Tennessee, United States

Manage the day-to-day operations, supervision, training, development, and compliance of equipment operators and warehouse stockers in a 750,000 square-foot facility; audits goods received into warehouse. Ensure the effectiveness of operating procedures, space utilization, and maintenance and protection of facilities and equipment. Ensure policies, practices, and procedures are understood and followed by direct reports and stakeholders. Receive predetermined work assignments that are subject to moderate level of control and review. Set day-to-day operational objectives for the team to ensure task completion. Contribute to the development of processes and procedures and ensure that employees operate within these guidelines● Chosen to serve as supervisor for two shifts; handled administrative and supervisory duties of 57 subordinates. ● Improved overall associate productivity by 60%; able to cut daily man-hour costs by 25%.● Oversaw members of a safety committee that reduced incidents to zero in the warehouse for over 120 days.● Created a tracker to better monitor products in transit to their warehouse location; reduced shrink and floor denials,● Coached and mentored employees on process and procedures; overall accuracy rate increased to 99.78%.

Memphis, Tennessee, United States

Implement multiple analytical techniques to enhance operational excellence of three locations including the company’s premiere 65,000 square-foot 24-hour facility. Maximize efforts for same-day logistics, courier, and warehousing solutions with quick feedback aimed at achieving customer satisfaction. Deliver progressive recommendations to accelerate performance of 126 contract drivers and 30 employees in three cities. Assess performance of all contract drivers and ensure strict adherence with federal and state rules, regulations, and operating procedures. Resolve complex issues of customers by leveraging conflict management skills. Optimize transportation assets and ensure all available resources are directed towards project accomplishment within tight deadlines. . ● Single handedly streamlined the workflow of three subordinate supervisors through analytical prowess. ● Managed 25 client accounts and handled 40+ direct customer interactions daily.● Successfully on-boarded two new major accounts that precipitated significant increase in revenue.● Effectively communicated horizontally and vertically with another branch to backhaul freight in order to limit dedicated line hauls between branches that resulted in saving over $10k a month.● Efficiently improved warehouse management, labor costs, and key-account management with statistical accuracy by launching comprehensive initiatives.

Fort Campbell, Ky

Led a unit that provided transportation movement control in support of 32,000 employees. Conducted monthly inventories of equipment to ensure accountability. Dispatched workers to locations to perform safety and compliance inspections for interstate and international shipping. Responsible for the maintenance and accountability of vehicles and equipment valued at almost $2 million.• Worked with six government agencies to establish and manage a central receiving and shipping point for containers, construction equipment, and supplies to distribute for Operation Border Support (OBS)• Trained and qualified employees on critical mission essential tasks and certified on transportation tracking systems; made unit worldwide deployable for the first time in over 5 years• Coordinated with Department of Transportation and Sheriffs’ offices to ensure highway clearances and police cordons at key points for the safe transport of military vehicles and hazardous materials between three different states and four countries via land, air, and sea• Led a team to assist undermanned U.S. Air Force personnel with cargo operations to receive, inspect, process, and ship mission-essential equipment to outlying USAF bases and depot locations during OBS• Optimized standard operating procedures; unit prepared to deploy 24 hours quicker than the organizational standard; hand-picked twice for worldwide deployments over sister organization• Coordinated with Department of Transportation and Sheriffs’ offices to ensure highway clearances and police cordons at key points for the safe transport of military vehicles and hazardous materials between three different states and four countries via land, air, and sea• Analyzed and strategized in regard to business goals, deadlines, schedules, budgets, needed resources, and team member coordination; reported needs to senior managers

Fort Campbell, Ky

Operations Manager and direct supervisor of 4 individuals, responsible for planning operations which support 1200 members within the organization. Managed current operations and projected future requirements. Managed supply inventories, scheduled transportation requests, and coordinated deliveries to customers.• Planned and resourced the first barge operation for the installation in 25 years for interstate transport of 900 pieces of military equipment; movement was a success with no safety incidents• Coordinated all logistical support in a nonstandard environment during a validation exercise for a brand-new Army Brigade; worked with other managers to synchronize operations and ensure timely deliveries• Established secure facilities for weapons and sensitive items storage as well as fuel, water, and ammunition support for four battalions; saved units over $15k in extra transportation and storage costs• Coordinated numerous short-notice deliveries and transportation requests for multiple brigade field training exercises; forecasted requirements to ensure equipment and materials on standby• Maintained inventory and projected orders to support units with minimal transportation resources• Conducted validation inspections for nine separate companies to ensure compliance with standards and procedures

Kabul, Afghanistan

Served as the mentor to the Support Operations Officer for the Afghan National Army Special Operations Command (ANASOC); trained and developed 24 Afghan staff officers to conduct operations such as acquisition, property accountability, maintenance management, and supply management; provided mentorship on operational planning, oversight, and execution of support operations for Special Operations Forces across the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan; interfaced with ANASOC forces and the Afghanistan Ministry of Defense while providing supervision of the sustainment mission and training.• Scheduled and coordinated the transport and delivery of over $10.5 million in vehicles, equipment, and supplies to support ANASOC in anticipation for their fighting season• Supervised 12 Afghan translators; set schedules, evaluated, and ensured timely payment • Evaluated authorized stockage lists for five ANASOC outlying locations to ensure only the most highly-used repair parts at that location are stored onsite; transferred parts to appropriate locations• Scheduled and coordinated the transport and delivery of over $10.5 million in vehicles, equipment, and supplies to support ANASOC in anticipation for their fighting season• Supervised 12 Afghan translators; set schedules, evaluated, and ensured timely payment • Evaluated authorized stockage lists for five ANASOC outlying locations to ensure only the most highly-used repair parts at that location are stored onsite; transferred parts to appropriate locations• Mentorship led to a successful supply facility inspection by the Central Command Defense Security Cooperation Agency; facility declared “best storage facility in Afghanistan”• Liaised with Azerbaijani, Turkish, and English Security Forces to transport and escort Afghan equipment and forces throughout Afghanistan• Ensured weapons and military equipment complied with NATO standards before air and land transport

Old Dominion University

Served as an Assistant Professor in the Reserve Officer Training Corps at ODU. Performed as the recruiting officer of prospects and retention of Cadets within the program. Planned and executed on and off-campus field training labs and exercises.• Worked with department heads to plan numerous award ceremonies and university events; executed with the U.S. Navy two university spring commissioning ceremonies for new lieutenants and ensigns • Managed 50-member civilian Cadet Personnel Management Team at Cadet Summer Training in support of 3,000 cadets managing work schedules, overtime requests, and personnel reviews• Created a student ranking tool to compare students against specific quantifiable criteria in order to award scholarships, present awards, and contracting into the ROTC Program

Fort Bliss, Tx

Performed inventory control, maintenance support, scheduled deliveries via ground & air, and all other logistical needs through supply train management, tracking systems, and coordination with multiple geographically-separated customers. Managed bench stock and evaluated stockage listings quarterly to address changing demands. • Implemented a new tracking system to manage multiple commodities and direct resupply by forecasting supply levels and customer needs, improving reporting accuracy by over 30%; resourced over 300 missions covering over 150k miles to resupply units in austere environments while under fire• Performed as a Contracting Officer Representative, completing over 100 audits on mission-essential contract services, contractor performance, and ensured timely payment of those contracts• Managed an ammo storage point with over 1 million rounds of munitions; ensured proper storage and separation of different explosive types; cleared out over 100k rounds of unserviceable munitions• Served as project manager for the first-ever fielding of a new weapon system and its ammunition to a conventional Army unit• Managed a fleet of over $15 million in military equipment and vehicles, ensuring services, life-cycle upgrades, and management

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Business Administration, Management And Operations, 3.8

Associates, Electrical, Electronic And Communications Engineering Technology/Technician