Adrian Duvall
Centerton,AR
Summary
Seasoned Transportation and Warehouse Operations leader with over 10 years of experience in building accountable teams and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Expertise in daily execution, schedule adherence, and fostering a strong safety culture while implementing innovative tools to enhance productivity and service delivery. Proven track record in overseeing complex operational functions and executing process enhancements that elevate performance metrics. Committed to leveraging strategic planning and resource management skills to optimize operational efficiency and support associate development in an operations leadership role.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Manager, Private Fleet
Walmart Transportation – DC 6801
Bentonville, AR
01.2023 - Current
- Developed and deployed advanced Excel and macro tools to improve data integrity, KPI accuracy, and fleet reporting efficiency.
- Supported rollout and training of Stride/Dispatcher, modernizing load tracking and streamlining dispatch workflows.
- Served as site SME for the Companion Device Pilot supporting 85+ drivers, leading onboarding, training, and feedback collection with Home Office partners.
- Directed site-level execution of a Reverse-Logistics pilot, separating claims and used assets to improve freight flow clarity, reduce processing friction, and enable scalable enterprise adoption.
- Acted as change-management lead for Pallet Optimization, aligning stakeholders, preparing frontline teams, and coordinating communications, feedback loops, and schedule realignments to ensure smooth operational transitions.
- Championed rollout and field adoption of the Dispatcher Acceptance Scorecard, supporting performance transparency and continuous improvement.
Area Manager
Walmart DC 6094
Bentonville, AR
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Oversaw multiple operational areas during staffing shortages while developing new area managers and maintaining service continuity.
- Assessed baseline performance and implemented targeted process improvements to drive productivity.
Area Manager
Walmart RDC 6083
Temple, TX
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Piloted and implemented WPS (SWIFLE) standard work, improving order filler, RSR, and loader performance in grocery shipping.
- Built Excel and macro tools for end-of-shift production and quality tracking to support data-driven decisions.
Operations Manager / Area Manager
Walmart DC 7035
Alachua, FL
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Led cross-functional projects and issue resolution to ensure timely delivery of critical operational initiatives.
- Re-profiled shipping operations, reducing headcount by 21 associates, saving $800K annually, and increasing Shipping CPH by 15 units.
- Implemented One Best Way/WPS, moving outbound performance from bottom 5 to top 5 in Region 6.
- Optimized ship lane alignment and yard operations, achieving 98% balanced sorter performance and $250K in annual savings.
- Established KPIs that drove a 36-unit Shipping CPH increase over three years while sustaining 365+ safe days.
Area Manager
Walmart DC 6094
Bentonville, AR
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Piloted and implemented One Best Way, improving role clarity, standard work, and operational efficiency.
- Developed staffing and productivity tools that increased building UPH by 6 units.
- Re-profiled ship lanes to achieve 99% balanced sorter performance and delivered 100% quality accuracy during Holiday Blitz.
- Created macro-enabled Excel tools to standardize data collection and reporting.
Education
High School Diploma -
Rogers High School
Rogers, AR06-2004
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite (Advanced Excel)
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- Process Improvement & Continuous Improvement
- Lean Six Sigma Strategy
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- Team Development & Mentoring
- Performance Evaluation & Accountability
- Change Management & Implementation
- Bilingual – English & Spanish
- Operations management
- Supply chain management
- Logistics management
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
- Six Sigma Green Belt
- Google AI
- Foundations of Project Management
- Human Resource Six Sigma White belt
- Supply Chain Management Six Sigma White belt
Timeline
Operations Manager, Private Fleet
Walmart Transportation – DC 6801
01.2023 - Current
Area Manager
Walmart DC 6094
01.2022 - 01.2023
Area Manager
Walmart RDC 6083
01.2020 - 01.2022
Operations Manager / Area Manager
Walmart DC 7035
01.2017 - 01.2020
Area Manager
Walmart DC 6094
01.2013 - 01.2017
High School Diploma -
Rogers High School