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Antonio Vereen

Summary

Experienced senior logistics leader adept at spearheading projects and programs to enhance property accountability, organizational efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Delivered measurable results in dynamic, fast-paced settings, recognized for exceptional team-building and interpersonal abilities. Expertly managed domestic and international operations while exceeding customer's expectations.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Manager

AAR Corp
09.2022 - Current
  • Promoted to lead a distribution site managing 30 programs that provide direct support to U.S. military forces, allied forces, and major defense Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs).
  • Effectively turned around underperforming Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) by identifying improvement areas and implementing actionable solutions.
  • Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
  • Effectively restored customer relationships and actively engaged stakeholders through clear communication and collaborative initiatives.
  • Developed strategic plans, setting clear objectives and achievable milestones for the team while consistently meeting plan.
  • Managed cross-functional teams for successful project completion within deadlines and budgets.

Distribution and Operations Manager

AAR Corp
04.2021 - 09.2022
  • Led the Marine Helicopter Service Company (MHSCo) program in support of Lockheed Martin. Oversee all 3PL operations (i.e. warehousing, shipping/receiving, and repair inventory management) shipping material to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and globally to the U.S. Navy.
  • Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
  • Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.

Grocery Manager

Food Lion
01.2020 - 03.2021
  • Oversaw department for a regional grocery organization with average sales of $100,000/week.

• Managed 13 employees in the largest grossing department in the store: coordinating with vendor representatives, ordering, inventory, day-to-day operations, and staff management. Regularly serve as duty manager over store operations for all departments.

• Reduced inventory write-off by more than 15% in the first four months of tenure.

• Ensured daily operational excellence, including oversight of supply chain management, customer service, and backroom operations; responsible for approximately 60% of the store's overall items.


Assistant Manager

Wendy's
10.2019 - 01.2020

Monitored revenue, losses, and inventory to ensure store goals were consistently met; overhauled inventory procedures to account for 98% of inventory during tenure.

• Directed daily operations; monitored back-of-house operations for consistent sanitation, food quality,and presentation in a high-volume retail environment.

• In the absence of a store manager, effectively owned increased responsibility. Completed deposits,inventory control tracking, invoicing, and accounting.


Residential Counselor

Falcon Crest Residential Care
01.2019 - 09.2019

• Managed the annual caseload of four at-risk middle and high school males in a residential setting. Contributed to the improvement of academic performance and life skills, resulting in three males successfully returning to their families.
• Performed periodic inspections of the facilities' $200,000 worth of inventory; developed corrective actions; and trained other employees on quality control procedures.

• Provided logistical support with the organization's vehicle fleet; maintained maintenance records; and issued basic and supplemental equipment for eight vehicles valued at over $120,000.

Warehouse Manager

AAR Corp
02.2018 - 07.2018


• Accomplished the stand up of the 3,000 square foot facility with a staff of five personnel in 30 days of a 60 day inception date.

• Acted as the liaison with the landing gear service facility, developing a production schedule to execute the repair of over $3.8 million worth of inventory.

• Coordinated with government transportation entities to ship with less than truckload (LTL) and truckload carriers for global order fulfillment for over $174 thousand worth of repaired parts to date.

Program Manager

AAR Corp
11.2015 - 12.2017

Managed 21 personnel in 4 functional departments: materials management, inventory control,warehousing, and transportation. Responsible for Profits & Losses (P&Ls), Key Performance Indicators(KPIs), leadership and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Rebuilt an underperforming program over the first 120 days to quickly exceed a performance assessment report and score an "exceptional rating" for the duration of the contract.

• Responsible for Profits & Losses (P&Ls), Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), organizational leadership, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Consistently led the efforts to stay above 95% on all of the client's Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the past two years.

• Achieved an inventory control accuracy of 99% or higher for two years by implementing an inventory system flexible to the high demands of the customer.

• Utilized lean initiatives and redesigned the warehouse floor plan, increasing productivity by 15%, which in turn reduced delivery or pick up by the customer from 48 hours to 12 hours.

Senior Logistics Manager

U.S. Army
07.2013 - 10.2015


• Directed the logistical operations that supported a transportation management organization of over 300 personnel; facilitated

• Maintained accountability of property valued at over $35 million dollars; distributed down to 4 separate organizations operating from the United States and overseas locations.
• Provided technical guidance in areas of supply chain management; spearheaded continuous improvement practices to exceed organizational objectives by 20%.• Lead project manager for the revamping of the standing operating procedures for all

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH
06.2025

Certification - Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Central Carolina Community College
Sanford, NC
04.2015

Skills

  • Program Leadership
  • Problem-Solving
  • Project Management
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Process Improvement
  • Operations Management
  • Stakeholder Communications
  • Budgeting and Resource Management

Timeline

Program Manager

AAR Corp
09.2022 - Current

Distribution and Operations Manager

AAR Corp
04.2021 - 09.2022

Grocery Manager

Food Lion
01.2020 - 03.2021

Assistant Manager

Wendy's
10.2019 - 01.2020

Residential Counselor

Falcon Crest Residential Care
01.2019 - 09.2019

Warehouse Manager

AAR Corp
02.2018 - 07.2018

Program Manager

AAR Corp
11.2015 - 12.2017

Senior Logistics Manager

U.S. Army
07.2013 - 10.2015

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Southern New Hampshire University

Certification - Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Central Carolina Community College
Antonio Vereen