Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Summary
Work Preference
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Alvin Shepard

Jacksonville,FL

Overview

51
51
years of professional experience

Work History

Defense Contractor

Navy Exchange
Jacksonville, Fl
01.1974 - 02.2025
  • Material Handler, forklift operator

Manager of Operations

Barkley Security Agency
Jacksonville, FL
02.2002 - 07.2023
  • Resolved conflicts among team members by mediating disputes and proposing solutions that both parties could agree upon.
  • Managed team of 120 employees, conducting performance evaluations and facilitating professional development.
  • Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance.
  • Ensured compliance with industry regulations and maintained high standards of operational excellence.
  • Maintained effective communication between staff members by providing guidance on tasks and projects or addressing any concerns they may have had about their work environment or job duties.
  • Motivated and evaluated personnel for performance improvement and goal achievement.
  • Planned delivery routing, team workflows, and promotional initiatives.
  • Improved productivity initiatives, managing budgets and accounts, coordinating itinerary and scheduling appointments.
  • Prepared reports summarizing operational results against established goals and objectives.

E7

Army
Charleston, SC
10.1980 - 02.1995

Platoon Sergeant, supervised over 50 solders on military procedures

Defense Distribution Operator

Navy Exchange
Charleston, SC
07.1977 - 06.1994
  • Managed routine maintenance activities such as system flushing, valve exercising and fire hydrant maintenance.
  • Operated company vehicles and equipment according to established safety procedures and policies.
  • Repaired equipment according to standard procedures and technical documentation.
  • Interacted with customers as representative of company.

Education

High School Diploma -

Gorden H. Garett High School
Charleston, SC
06-1972

Skills

  • Goal setting
  • Customer service
  • Emergency response
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Decision-making
  • Documentation and reporting

Affiliations

  • Boly Scout , Deacon at my church, Mason, Shriner and enjoy fishing and hunting

Summary

Seasoned Operations Manager and talented leader with 20 years of experience applying exceptional planning and problem-solving abilities toward enhancing business plans and day-to-day activities. Results-driven and resilient in developing teams while improving processes and increasing productivity. Bringing solid understanding of industry trends, excellent communication skills, talent for spotting areas in need of improvement and implementing changes with strategic approach.

Work Preference

Work Type

Contract Work

Work Location

On-Site

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balance

Timeline

Manager of Operations

Barkley Security Agency
02.2002 - 07.2023

E7

Army
10.1980 - 02.1995

Defense Distribution Operator

Navy Exchange
07.1977 - 06.1994

Defense Contractor

Navy Exchange
01.1974 - 02.2025

High School Diploma -

Gorden H. Garett High School
Alvin Shepard