Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline

ANDRE JOHNSON

HERNDON,VA

Summary

Forward-thinking team leader skilled at operating departments efficiently to meet goals. Successful background matching employees with roles for maximum performance. Proactive and hardworking individual focused on continuous operational improvement. Diligent general manager bringing 10+ years of experience in operations, production management, organizational development and team building within diverse industries. Proficient in planning, coordinating and executing successful production strategies. Adept at improving operational stability, efficiency and profitability. Team-minded individual works well with senior stakeholders and effectively prioritize tasks.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager of Operations

New World Van Lines
Sterling , VA
04.2018 - Current
  • Trained, coached and mentored staff to support smooth adoption of new drivers application program.
  • Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications and missed deadlines.
  • Partnered with vendors and suppliers to effectively manage and budget.
  • Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision and long-range planning.
  • Chaired weekly meetings with executive leadership to identify opportunities for improvement, establish milestones and tailor products to individual markets.
  • Designed modern employee recognition program which boosted productivity and improved morale.
  • Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe or ineffective practices.
  • Led warehouse improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue by %35.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules and contract negotiations.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures and technology systems.
  • Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
  • Delivered business s
  • Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.

monitored my drivers safety record so that there would not be any DOT surprises at weight stations.

  • Improved productivity while reducing staffing and operational costs by 30%
  • Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
  • Trained, coached and mentored staff to support smooth adoption of new hiring program.

Warehouse Manager

New World Van Lines
Sterling, VA
05.2008 - 04.2018
  • Responsible for monitoring and continually improving standards of performance and quality within warehouse guidelines.
  • Oversaw upkeep of equipment and physical condition of warehouse, identifying and ordering needed repairs, renovations and replacements.
  • Redesigned warehouse layout to accommodate new equipment, maximize space utilization and optimize processes.
  • Completed timely and accurate daily logs to keep internal reporting accurate and track materials movements.
  • Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
  • Improved delivery plans with strong scheduling knowledge, organizational skills and route development expertise.
  • Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
  • Trained new staff on job duties, company policies and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
  • Led warehouse improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
  • Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
  • Built motivated warehouse team to consistently accomplish operations goals and exceed performance targets.
  • Evaluated supplies and product inventory to check for quality and quantity issues and returned unacceptable materials to vendors.
  • Kept corporate departments and customers updated on critical shipments.
  • Set and enforced proactive inspection and maintenance schedules to keep equipment in good operational condition.
  • Maintained strong vendor connections by arranging pricing and delivery structures and managing specific shipment or paperwork concerns.
  • Conducted inventory audits with 95% accuracy following company procedures.
  • Managed scheduling and task delegation for 15-20-member warehouse team.
  • Reduced worker accidents by implementing improved safety standards and monitoring procedures.
  • Implemented loading strategies to improve processes.

CDL Truck Driver

New World Van Lines
Sterling , VA
01.2001 - 05.2008
  • Packed and delivered household goods
  • Maintained outstanding safety and driving record with friendly, professional attitude.
  • Met DOT requirements by maintaining current records and documenting reportable incidents.
  • Resolved customer issues proactively to avoid escalation and maintain satisfaction.
  • Ran efficient routes by mapping plans to GPS apps and adjusting for weather and traffic problems.
  • Informed customers of critical details and procedures for submitting claims for damages.
  • Maintained strict compliance with DOT operating and reporting guidelines for 26ft straight trucks and tractor trailer semi's
  • Transported heavy freight cross country, using hand trucks and pallet jacks to move loads into residential and commercial buildings

Education

Certificate of Completion of Driving School - Tractor Trailer Driving

Alliance Tractor Trailer Training Center, Wythville,va
11.2000

Received hands on classroom training and comprehensive road training on a variety of trucks and trailers. Ranked 2nd in my class and earned a Class A CDL.

  • Professional development completed on office management and behavior

Skills

  • Financial Statement Review
  • Administrative Management
  • Records Organization and Management
  • Problem Anticipation and Resolution
  • Performance Monitoring and Evaluation
  • Government Rules and Regulations
  • Hiring and Onboarding
  • POS Inventory System Operation
  • Profit and Loss Control
  • Process Development and Streamlining
  • Policy and Procedure Improvement
  • Payroll Administration and Timekeeping
  • Personnel Scheduling
  • Fork lift certified

Timeline

General Manager of Operations - New World Van Lines
04.2018 - Current
Warehouse Manager - New World Van Lines
05.2008 - 04.2018
CDL Truck Driver - New World Van Lines
01.2001 - 05.2008
Alliance Tractor Trailer Training Center - Certificate of Completion of Driving School, Tractor Trailer Driving
ANDRE JOHNSON