Entrepreneurial with years of experience and solid history of success. Built operations from ground up with strategic and scalable approaches. Well-oriented to quickly identify and capitalize on emerging opportunities.
Experienced business leader with demonstrated strategic planning, problem-solving and team-building abilities. Successful at bringing in and training staff to handle customer and business needs. Motivational, diplomatic and respectful of those from different backgrounds.
Skills
KPI management
Labor relations
Marketing tactics
Hiring and staffing
Team oversight
Employee development
Talent development
Cash flow optimization
Strategic project planning
Strategic planning
Experience
Owner/Operator, 01/2019 to Current Lineage Logistics – Lenexa, KS,
Led startup and opening of business and provided business development, creation of operational procedures and workflow planning.
Oversaw project execution, phase progress, workmanship and team performance to drive on-time completion of deliverables.
Assessed, optimized and elevated operations to target current and expected demands.
Enhanced operational performance by developing effective business strategies, systems and procedures.
Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends.
Promoted store offerings through newspaper advertisements, catalogs and brochures to attract new customers.
Monitored supplier operations to verify quality, delivery schedule and conformance to contract specifications.
Coordinated with webmaster to develop website and create online advertisements, boosting online sales 85%.
Supervised performance of workers with goals of improving productivity, efficiency and cost savings.
Reviewed company software and business programs to determine value and assess viability in live environment.
Oversaw staff hiring, initiating new training and scheduled processes to streamline operations.
Hosted fundraising events for various charities to boost brand awareness and community engagement.
Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
Negotiated with vendors to gain optimal pricing on clothing and vinyl products resulting in 100% increase in profit margin.
Hired and mentored core start-up team, working to outline initial company policies and procedures.
Developed and implemented successful sales strategies leading to team exceeding monthly sales goals for the company.
Forklift Driver, 08/2018 to Current Freshly – New York, NY,
Transported, loaded, unloaded and stacked materials.
Documented movements using computer tracking systems.
Used stand up forklift to load trailers at warehouse.
Picked orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
Complied with OSHA regulations, company policies and protocols to maintain safe and efficient operations.
Transferred materials to and from warehouses, production lines and packaging lines.
Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
Documented all tally sheets, slot changes, shuttle transfers and other paperwork.
Pulled and prepared product for shipment to guarantee loads of exact quantity and product type.
Stored and retrieved materials according to first-in/first-out principle.
Communicated with team members to coordinate efficient and accurate movements.
Secured loads on pallets to minimize damage and worker injuries.
Tied and secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items.
Loaded items in optimal manner to maximize work efficiency.
Used equipment such as loaders, hand trucks, forklifts and cranes safely.
Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
Moved goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
Picked up warehouse debris and deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash.
Estimated weights, heights and centers of balance to make precise placements.
Freight Team Supervisor, 05/2015 to 07/2018 Home Depot – Manchester, NH,
Adhered to company audit rules during inventory counts with 100% accuracy.
Managed day-to-day shipping and receiving, typically overseeing packages in 8-hour period.
Tracked inventory, conducted cycle counts and audits and resolved issues to maintain accurate records.
Employed first-in first-out protocols to reduce waste by 100%.
Trained staff on material handling processes to reduce shipping times.
Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
Planned stock quantities according to marketplace demand and sales forecasts.
Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.
Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Defined strategies and created a plan to achieve ambitious operational objectives.
Improved profit margins by streamlining operations and workflow.
Improved efficiency by 100% through supervision of staff working in warehouse.
Stocker, 10/2009 to 02/2015 C&S Wholesale Grocers – East Hartford, CT,
Received incoming product deliveries and relocated to storage shelves, coolers or bins.
Updated signage to reflect new pricing or temporary promotional strategies to increase sales.
Followed proper stock rotation procedures to minimize obsolescence and remove out of date items from sales floor.
Assisted customers by locating items and loading heavy purchases in vehicles.
Noted current product inventory levels to support completion of order requests and audits.
Tracked inventory, conducted cycle counts and audits and resolved issues to maintain accurate records.
Organized stockroom by keeping products in correct locations to maintain accurate inventory counts.
Restocked shelves with current merchandise in attractive displays to promote sales.
Palletized merchandise for easy movement to sales floor locations.
Counted and stocked different types of merchandise to comply with inventory control tag requirements.
Moved and rebuilt shelves, racks and displays to increase visibility of merchandise.
Stocked and rotated products, supplies and paper goods to optimize freshness.
Identified defective, incorrect or missing merchandise and promptly reported to supervisor.
Maintained neat, safe and orderly workspace to prevent accidents and injuries.
Blocked and faced all products on shelves and displays to meet company policies.
Lifted materials of varied weights on regular basis to transport items to proper warehouse locations.
Operated forklift to elevate or place merchandise in appropriate areas.
Examined packages and goods for damage and notified vendors of specific issues requiring replacement.
Organized storage of articles in bins, floor, shelves and assigned areas according to product categories.
Picked products from designated locations using various tools and transferred to appropriate areas for further processing.
Readied merchandise for sales floor by marking items with identifying codes and accurate pricing.
Used RF scanner to pick items from bins and complete orders.
Packaged items with appropriate materials to prevent damage during shipping.
Education and Training
Associate of Arts: , Expected in 09/2008 Full Sail University - Winter Park, FL GPA:
High School Diploma: , Expected in 06/2002 Flint Central High School - Flint, MI GPA:
Associate of Arts: Business Administration, Expected in 06/2004 Grand Rapids Community College - Grand Rapids, MI GPA:
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