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Houston, Texas, United States

Texas, United States

Led a cross-functional team of 5 exempt direct reports and over 50 associates across three facilities (Missouri City, TX, Suwanee, GA and Melbourne, FL) responsible for the Receiving, Put-away, Pick and shipping operations. Prioritized safety, team building, cross function training, quality, learning and development, continuous improvement, and process compliance.Exceeded performance KPIs through enhanced cross-function collaboration, and built a culture of performanceexcellence by delivering hands-on leadership.Re-structured and zoned the receiving dock for better organization resulting in a reduction of 30% in receiving hoursand 25% in Put-Away hours increasing operating efficiencies and minimized handling of inventory.Improved operation efficiency while reducing operating expenses, overtime by 50% and decreased headcount by25%, resulting in a reduction in annual operating cost more than $400K.Ensured maximum compliance with ISO audits, quality, food, 5S, and OSHA programs, resulting in zerodiscrepancies identified at all three facilities in 2023-24.Awarded 2023 Annual Avantor Business Systems Award for demonstrating performance excellence driving over 34% performance improvement in Suwanee, GA.

Baytown, Texas, United States

Led a team of 20 Ikea employees in processing over 6,000 customer orders weekly driving improvements on performance, productivity, and efficiency goals. Enforced compliance to all safety programs to ensure a safe work environment for all warehouse workers. Prioritized growth development of the team, filling critical roles to include establishing performance expectations, training, coaching and performance appraisals to developing the highest performing and efficiency driven team at Ikea Baytown. Manage all aspects of the customer distribution center facilityManage, monitor, and maintain proper inventory records of the movement of goods in and out of the WarehouseEnsures safe working conditions including properly training employees on proper safety methodsIdentify process inefficiencies and make recommendations and implement process improvement plans driving a 50% improvement on productivity, downtime, and efficiency.Manages the engineered standards for the night shift associates intended to maximize efficiencyCoach and mentor Ikea Turner (Administrator) to manage shift operations independently and effectively with minimal supervision while meeting daily business needsInterviews, hires, trains/retrains, tracks performance, rewards, disciplines, addresses department complaints, and quickly resolves employee concernsAdhering to Company policies, procedures, and directives regarding standards of workplace behavior in completing job duties and assignments

Houston, Texas, United States

Managed and led a team of 80-100 Associates in processing over 120,000 customer orders weekly exceeding daily productivity goals. Responsible for communicating Amazon policies to Associates and acting as the primary information source for the team. Supported and upheld compliance to all safety programs to ensure a safe work environment for all associates. Enforced development of process assistants and critical roles to include establishing performance expectations, training, coaching and performance appraisals to develop a high performing team. Management of safety, quality, and delivery goals for daily operations in outbound Pack Collaboration with various support functions in operations to eliminate Associate barriers Planning and execution of financial and labor strategies to consistently deliver customer shipments Coach and mentor Tier III Associates (Process Assistants) to independently and effectively to manage shift operations with minimal supervision while meeting daily business needs

Houston, Texas, United States

Participated in Hiring our Heroes Corporate Fellowship Program, hosted by Amazon Fulfillment Center HOU3 as an Out Bound Pack team Area Manager.

Honolulu, Hawaii

United States Navy Chief Petty Officer, currently manage the training and professional development of 9 employees, responsible for inventory control of all Military Police gear and equipment, estimated value of over $4,400,000.00Oversee Logistics, Requisitions, Procurement and Audits for over $1,500,000.00 dollars in revolving annual budget and annual Fuel Oil resource in sums of $250,000.00.Identified processes were missing in the daily procedures so I completed a overhaul on all policies and operating procedures, conducted inventory audits resulting in the identification of over 500 returned, damaged or misplaced items and equipment which led to a savings of over $1.4 millionParticipated in restructuring and implementation of computerized inventory control system, increasing overall work performance. The teams efforts resulted in overall performance improvements from 40% to an impressive 100%.

Jacksonville, Florida Area

As Assistant Chief of Police I provided direction, supervision, and reviewed work schedules of employees ensuring adequate coverage and control for 170 Military Police Officers. Assigned tasks to employees and completed performance appraisals, reviewed time sheets, attended to concerns and problems and provide necessary counsel. I teamed up with the Secret Service and Air Force Security to create security plans to protect President Obama and assets to include Air Force One.Created, briefed and implemented several security plans for 9 V.I.P events requiring security details to include Secretary of Defense, Chief of Naval Operations and the Vice President. Oversaw implementation of access procedures for Gold Star Family Members Created localized Identification cards allowing use of authorized facilities saving over $10,000 in annualcontract cost. Revised access control procedures, improving customer wait times, minimized processing times, substantially increasing employee moral and customer satisfaction

Manama, Bahrain

Led the best Embarked Security Team in Bahrain, led team of 12 employees, providing protection for military ships in international waters in middle east.My team and I worked hard on implementing the first at sea training team, created aggressive training program that allowed deployed employees to continue training and follow guidelines and curriculum to perform drills and exercises. My entire teams hard work and dedication resulted in all 12 receiving a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, for their drive, dedication and selflessness.Effectively provided direction and supervision, assigned tasks to employees and conducted trainingPerformed executive/leadership briefs on mission expectations, Mission completions status, lessonslearned and performance improvement plans.Managed inventory of weapons and equipment with estimated value of over $500 million dollars.

Bremerton, Washington

Led train and mentor 64 employees, effectively provided direction, supervision, and reviewed workschedules of employees ensuring adequate coverage and control.Assigned tasks to employees and completed performance appraisals, reviewed time sheets, attended toconcerns and problems and provide necessary counsel.Created and implemented annual training plan resulting in 100% personnel qualification and readinessEnsured compliance with policies and quality standards to maintain consistency in quality of services.

Yokosuka, Japan

United States Navy – Yokosuka, JapanLed team of 25 Military Police Officers providing shift briefings to inform officers of importantconsiderations such as properties to check and individuals of note in local areasActively patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.Reduced lead times on criminal investigations to effectively address greater number of criminal violations.Supervised and motivated three field investigators and collaborated with personnel to identify strengths and areas of weakness.

Bremerton, Washington

As the Logistics Specialist, I was responsible for maintaining a quarterly operating budget of $24,000. Maintained a strict inventory control system which provided accurate accountability of over $138,000 in gear and equipment. Created an exceptional quarterly spending plan, allow all inventory items to remain in stock. As an Aircraft handler I was responsible for directing the movement and spotting of aircraft onboard a U. S. Naval Ship, supervised the securing of aircraft and equipment. Performed crash rescue, fire fighting, crash removal, and damage control.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Information Technology/Cyber Security

Bachelors Of Science, Business Administration

Associates In Arts, Criminal Justice

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