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Bryan Welles

Cary,IL

Summary

Talented Distribution Associate managing high volume workload in fast-paced environment. Prioritizing and organizing tasks for maximum efficiency. Knowledgeable about preparing and managing shipments.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Distribution Associate

Stryker
Cary, IL
08.2023 - Current
  • Efficiently pick customer orders using handheld scanner.
  • Use point desk computers, must be able to accurately verify pallets picked by other associates.
  • Accurately and efficiently pick orders using required product code, lot number, and quantity/UoM. Applies to picking both freight and ecommerce orders.
  • Unload pallets from wrapper then scan and load into correct trailer or stage lane in proper configuration.
  • Change rolls of wrap (60lbs) on automated wrapper.
  • Load and unload trailers into desired location. Accurately and efficiently store pallets in racks and location that is coming from manufacturing.
  • Accurately and efficiently fill orders in our ecommerce are based on product code, lot number and quantity/ unit of measure.

Training Program Manager

US Navy
Great Lakes, IL
09.2016 - 09.2022
  • Managed administrative requirements, maintained records, and submitted operational reports accurately, efficiently, and in a timely manner
  • Oversaw teams planning, implementing, and realigning field and base operational strategies
  • Make PowerPoints for meetings/training and reach progress I where recruits are in training and passing scores
  • Professionally trained 120 staff personnel in safe operations of all live fire evolutions
  • Increased passing rate to 97% within 5-6 months but designed two programs for training
  • Increased staff passing rate by 90%
  • Trained 222,000 recruits in weapon fundamentals, safe handling, use of force, and deadly force effectively and according to the highest standards
  • Developed pilot training curriculum for seventy-three reporting instructors to include weapon

Divisional Leading Petty Officer

US Navy
San Diego, CA
04.2011 - 09.2016
  • Trained 240 personnel onboard USS Freedom (LCS1) and USS Fort Worth (LCS3) in safe operation and employment of Small Arms Qualification resulting in over 90% passing rate
  • Trained Security Reaction Forces in the tactical movement to safely secure intruders, and to safely and correctly employ Oleoresin Capsicum (OC)
  • Trained 19 Surface Warfare personnel in the safe operation and upkeep of two 30MM gun weapon systems

Instructor Course Lead

US Navy
Honolulu, HI
02.2008 - 04.2011
  • Trained 360 Naval and Security personnel in Small Arms Marksmanship Instructor course with a 90% passing rate
  • Scheduled and coordinated over 90 Range evolutions for 30 Naval Commands resulting in the delivery of over 5,000 trained personnel with zero mishaps
  • Trained over one hundred military personnel and law enforcement agencies in Visit Board Search and Seizure teams for maritime boarding actions and tactics that are designed to capture enemy vessels, combat terrorism, piracy, and smuggling, and conduct customs, safety, and other inspections
  • Trained over one hundred Security Reaction Forces Advance personnel in providing security for US Naval Ships and shore commands
  • Trained and qualified sixty staff members in the safe operation of Small Arms Qualification during class and live fire evolutions
  • Trained over two hundred personnel in the safe and correct employment of Oleoresin Capsicum (OC)
  • Tracked and verified sixty staff member's records, making sure it in compliance with NAVEDTRA 134, Navy Instructor Manual.

Work Center Supervisor

US Navy
Honolulu, HI
08.2002 - 02.2008
  • Managed eleven personnel resulting in 100% availability of all equipment
  • Coordinated and planned day-to-day operations and maintenance of two Missile Vertical Launching Systems
  • Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts
  • Set the overall vision and provided team leadership
  • Prepared, calibrated, and monitored production machinery to maintain optimal production levels and consistently achieve daily targets

Education

High School Diploma -

Moanalua High School
Honolulu, HI
05-2002

Skills

  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Project management
  • Problem solving
  • Loading and Unloading
  • Attention to detail
  • Material handling
  • Freight Handling
  • Forklift Operations
  • Quality control
  • Warehouse Safety
  • Content Development
  • Deadline Adherence

Timeline

Distribution Associate

Stryker
08.2023 - Current

Training Program Manager

US Navy
09.2016 - 09.2022

Divisional Leading Petty Officer

US Navy
04.2011 - 09.2016

Instructor Course Lead

US Navy
02.2008 - 04.2011

Work Center Supervisor

US Navy
08.2002 - 02.2008

High School Diploma -

Moanalua High School
Bryan Welles