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Bryan Pedersen

Summary

Results-driven management professional with extensive experience in logistics, operations, and sales leadership. Former Logistics Manager at Harbor Freight Tools and Sales/Fresh Manager at Walmart, skilled in driving operational efficiency, optimizing supply chain processes, and leading high-performing teams. Proven ability to train and develop supervisors, ensure compliance with company standards, and deliver measurable improvements in sales and customer satisfaction. Strong problem-solver with a whole-store orientation, ensuring seamless daily operations across departments.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant

Bright Processing
05.2025 - Current


  • Communicate daily with clients, businesses, and colleagues to ensure transparency throughout the process.
  • Ensured accuracy and timeliness of daily file updates across company and partner platforms.
  • Complete weekly assigned programs to help further mortgage knowledge.

Logistics Manager

Harbor Freight Tools USA
01.2025 - 05.2025


  • Developed and led high-performing teams by empowering associates with the tools, training, and support needed to achieve impactful business results.
  • Worked closely with store leadership to streamline store operations, plan and execute events, and uphold company standards across all processes.
  • Partnered with the district manager in monthly evaluations to ensure adherence to company standards and identify opportunities for operational improvement.
  • Provided leadership support at additional store locations during manager absences and vacations.
  • Coached and developed logistics and sales supervisors to prepare them for advancement opportunities.
  • Led with a store-wide perspective to monitor operations, proactively addressing challenges and ensuring every area of the business operated effectively.
  • Led a team of 13 associates, including 8 direct reports, to ensure smooth execution of daily operations.

Logistics Supervisor

Harbor Freight Tools USA
07.2024 - 01.2025
  • Conducted weekly logistics tasks such as outscans, sectional inventory's, unloading and working trucks, meeting front end metrics, typing up weekly reports for LM,
  • Coordinated daily logistics activities for timely order fulfillment and customer satisfaction.
  • Optimized storage solutions within the warehouse to maximize space utilization while maintaining organization standards.
  • Traveled to other store locations to teach, train, and brainstorm with other supervisors/managers.
  • Trained, scheduled and evaluated a team of 13 employees ( In my home store )
  • Spoke with customers inside the building to help locate and identify items they needed.


Sales Associate

Dicks Sporting Goods
05.2024 - 07.2024
  • Unloaded and stocked merchandise trucks weekly
  • Maintained department cleanliness, organization, and merchandised new products
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Was a flexible asset that provided help to any department that needed.

Deli Sales Associate

Publix
04.2024 - 05.2024
  • Utilized strong multitasking abilities to manage multiple customer requests simultaneously without compromising service quality.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth operations during peak hours and special events.
  • Operated multiple cooking appliances for hot and cold food.
  • Participated in staff meetings and trainings to stay current on industry trends and best practices.
  • Helped achieve department goals through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.

Team Lead | Sales Floor/Fresh Food Department

Walmart Neighborhood Market
12.2019 - 04.2024
  • Monitored department sales, executed merchandise displays, completed monthly inventories, maintained backrooms, and ensured completion of daily goals for the team.
  • Responsible for leading a team of 15 associates and ensuring tasks are done effectively.
  • Assisted in improving store sales, store presentation and provided excellent customer service to patrons.

Defensive Back JV/Varsity Coach

Salem High School
01.2022 - 01.2024
  • Responsible for coaching varsity defensive backs and all high school football defensive teams.
  • Maintaining weight room and conditioning schedules for athletes throughout the year.
  • Provided counsel to high school students during and after athletic practices/obligations.

Team Member/Cashier

Textbook Brokers
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Assisted customers by providing textbooks to students based on academic needs.
  • Responsible for accounting for all inventory and ensure all inventory is fully stocked.
  • Managed promotion for the company.

Education

High School Diploma -

Landstown High School
Virginia Beach, VA
01.2019

Skills

  • Professional
  • Organizational Skills
  • Attention to Detail
  • Verbal Communication
  • Working Independently
  • Collaborative Team Member
  • Leadership
  • Problem Solving
  • Time Management
  • Technical
  • Pallet Jack Certified
  • Electric Jack Certified
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Excel

Timeline

Assistant

Bright Processing
05.2025 - Current

Logistics Manager

Harbor Freight Tools USA
01.2025 - 05.2025

Logistics Supervisor

Harbor Freight Tools USA
07.2024 - 01.2025

Sales Associate

Dicks Sporting Goods
05.2024 - 07.2024

Deli Sales Associate

Publix
04.2024 - 05.2024

Defensive Back JV/Varsity Coach

Salem High School
01.2022 - 01.2024

Team Lead | Sales Floor/Fresh Food Department

Walmart Neighborhood Market
12.2019 - 04.2024

Team Member/Cashier

Textbook Brokers
01.2018 - 01.2019

High School Diploma -

Landstown High School

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