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Napa, California, Us

Burlington, Massachusetts, Us

At Dr. Pepper, I’m all about ensuring that our warehouse and distribution operations run like a well-oiled machine. I oversee a fantastic team of drivers and loaders, making sure that every delivery is smooth, efficient, and timely. Working closely with warehouse management, 𝗜 𝗳𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀, 𝗲𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲—𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘆.𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:➥ Spearheaded the implementation of lean management and the "Four Walls" concept, improving order accuracy to 98% and reducing processing time by 25%.➥ Optimized delivery routes using real-time data, improving delivery times by 15% and reducing safety incidents by 30%.➥ Trained and developed a team of 35 drivers and loaders, enhancing operational efficiency and fostering a culture of safety and accountability.➥ Reduced overall operational costs and drove significant savings through improved inventory management and resource allocation.

Jacksonville, Fl, Us

In this role, I had the opportunity to manage a $4M inventory and lead a dedicated team of 25-30 members. 𝗠𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗿𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗺𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗹𝘆—𝘄𝗵𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗶𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲𝘀, 𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀, 𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘆. I also loved using data analytics to find better ways to do things and make sure everything moved as efficiently as possible.𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀:➥ Introduced a weekly cycle-counting process, improving inventory accuracy to 95% and reducing shipping errors by 20%.➥ Utilized data analytics to identify trends in inventory turnover, reducing excess stock by 20% and improving cash flow.➥ Collaborated with leadership to streamline workflows, leading to faster order fulfillment and improved warehouse efficiency.➥ Trained team members in safety procedures, reducing incidents and fostering a safer work environment.

In this capacity, I took charge of daily transportation operations, 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 50 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴—𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴—𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆. I’m passionate about finding ways to cut costs while improving delivery times, and I loved mentoring the team to be as efficient and safe as possible.𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀:➥ Designed and implemented a new routing system, reducing fuel consumption by 15% and improving delivery efficiency.➥ Enabled drivers to access fuel at discounted rates, contributing to operational cost savings and improving driver satisfaction.➥ Conducted training programs for freelance and hotshot drivers, improving on-time deliveries and reducing safety incidents.➥ Ensured full compliance with DOT regulations through periodic audits and regular updates, maintaining operational integrity and avoiding penalties.

Pasadena, California, Us

At Harbor Rail, I ran daily operations of a high-volume railway service with 300+ employees spanning 5 locations across the US and focused on standardizing procedures to boost productivity. 𝗜 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲, 𝗲𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 $2𝗠 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗯𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 $5𝗠+ 𝗶𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆. I recruited and groomed my team with emphasis on improving overall performance without compromising compliance with company protocols, railroad policies, safety regulations, state/federal laws, FRA, SOP, AAR, OSHA and ADA guidelines.𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:➥ Led a workforce restructuring initiative, improving labor efficiency by 10% and reducing overtime costs by 7%.➥ Improved productivity by 15% through the introduction of standardized operational procedures, saving the company $100,000 annually.➥ Spearheaded a weekly safety review and training programs, resulting in a 25% reduction in safety incidents.➥ Renegotiated vendor contracts, improving overall financial performance by lowering supply costs.

Jacksonville, Fl, Us

During my time at CSX Railroad, 𝗜 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝗳𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗼𝗳 200 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗲𝘀. It was a fast-paced environment, especially during peak seasons, but I always loved the challenge of keeping everything running smoothly while ensuring we stayed compliant with FRA regulations. 𝗜 𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆.𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:➥ Streamlined train arrival and departure processes, reducing turnaround times by 15%, ensuring smooth operations during peak seasons.➥ Introduced a recognition program for safe and efficient performance, reducing safety incidents by 10% and increasing team productivity.➥ Led safety audits and updated training materials, ensuring 100% compliance with FRA regulations and maintaining operational excellence.➥ Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize logistics processes, contributing to company-wide improvements.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Operations And Supply Chain Management

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, General Studies

Culinary Arts/Chef Training