Brandon Adkins
Valparaiso,IN
Summary
Experienced with coaching basketball teams at junior varsity level, focusing on skill development and teamwork. Utilizes strategic planning and game management to enhance team performance. Track record of effective communication and mentoring to foster positive and competitive team environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Representative
Window World of Northwest Indiana
08.2024 - Current
- Conducted product demonstrations to educate customers on features, benefits, and competitive advantages.
- Developed tailored solutions in response to unique customer needs, increasing overall satisfaction rates.
- Utilized CRM software to manage client information, track leads, and monitor sales progress.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and providing exceptional service.
- Generated additional sales opportunities with upselling and cross-selling techniques.
Transportation Coordinator
Aldi USA
11.2023 - 08.2024
- Built and maintained strong partner relationships for smooth, cost-effective logistics.
- Tracked shipments from dispatch through delivery to verify timely arrival.
- Resolved customer issues related to shipments efficiently while maintaining high levels of satisfaction throughout the resolution process.
- Analyzed transportation data to identify improvement opportunities.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams on supply chain initiatives, ensuring seamless integration of transportation coordination efforts.
- Used SAP Systems for organizing transportation routes.
Warehouse Operations Lead
Aldi Warehouse
02.2023 - 10.2023
- Audited multiple store orders to ensure quality and accurate shipping for our stores.
- Used handheld scanners to efficiently track and maneuver freight throughout distribution network.
- Completed timely and accurate daily logs to keep internal reporting accurate and track materials movements.
- Developed and implemented policy and procedure updates to improve workflow and productivity.
Assistant Store Manager
Aldi USA
12.2021 - 02.2023
- Maintained positive customer relationships by responding quickly to customer service inquiries.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.
Receiving Supervisor
Aldi Warehouse
07.2019 - 10.2021
- Devised most strategic policies and procedures for receiving operations in our grocery warehouse.
- Maintained accurate computer records of materials weights, bill amounts, and identified variances.
- Compared shipping orders and invoices against contents received to verify accuracy.
- Double-checked cargo inventories and documentation for accuracy.
Selector
Aldi Warehouse
06.2015 - 06.2017
- Detail-oriented Order Picker with experience working in various large warehouse environments. Also, gained experience operating equipment such as fork lift, tugger, pallet jack, etc.
- Completed daily orders with expert picking and packing of shipments.
- Built pallets and positioned orders on loading dock to safely pile and ship goods.
- Maintained tidy and organized warehouse environment to comply with cleanliness standards.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Purdue University - North Central
Westville, IN12.2018
Skills
- Basketball fundamentals
- Parent communication
- Teaching techniques
- Motivational leadership
- Injury prevention
- Physical conditioning
- In-game adjustments
Coaching Experience
- Volunteer Varsity Assistant under Scott Bowersock from 2015-2018.
- Coached multiple WTS Freshman/JV teams in Summer games.
- Boys Head 6th Grade Coach for the 2016-2017 season.
- Girls Varsity Assistant under Mike DeHaven for the 2018-2019 season.
- Volunteer Varsity Assistant under Scott Bowersock from 2024-current.
- My goal is to motivate and challenge young men to reach their full potential while also leading by example and giving them another positive male role model in their life.
- I love the game of basketball and how much it has taught me about life, that I want to convey a positive message while being able to challenge young men mentally and hope that it gives them confidence in areas outside of just basketball.
- As my coaching experiences have molded me at this point in my young coaching career, I have realized my passion and strength is helping pass knowledge and develop players to think more deeply and critically about the game of basketball while honing their skills.
- I want these young men to have fun at the end of the day and enjoy the time they have in high school with each other because it goes by fast.
Timeline
Sales Representative
Window World of Northwest Indiana
08.2024 - Current
Transportation Coordinator
Aldi USA
11.2023 - 08.2024
Warehouse Operations Lead
Aldi Warehouse
02.2023 - 10.2023
Assistant Store Manager
Aldi USA
12.2021 - 02.2023
Receiving Supervisor
Aldi Warehouse
07.2019 - 10.2021
Selector
Aldi Warehouse
06.2015 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Purdue University - North Central
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