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CARL L. ALLEN

Logistics Manager
COLUMBUS,OH

Summary

To obtain an executive management position that enables me to utilize my educational training, professional experience and skill set to ensure an effective and productive work environment.

Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Load Logistics Manager

WalMart Regional Command Center
11.2018 - Current
  • Route Distribution Centers
  • Communicate with (or to) individuals or groups verbally and/or in writing (e.g. customers, suppliers, associates).
  • Identify associate, customer, and/or supplier concerns
  • Implement the business plan for area of responsibility
  • Maintain quality and safety standards in area of responsibility
  • Monitor and manage productivity of area of responsibility

Inventory Control / Inbound Driver

FedEx/Genco
03.2017 - 10.2018
  • Auditor: Receiving and Shipping
  • Ensuring the correct product and its condition meets company standards
  • Confirming the number of items received match the number of items placed on pallets match and are ready to be stored for later shipment.
  • Ensuring customer receive the product order and that it is undamaged and packed according to company standards
  • Proficient many aspects of IC to include but not limited to:
  • Cycle Counting
  • Damages
  • Put-Away
  • Product locations and Problem Solving
  • Other duties as assigned
  • Licensed on Electric Pallet Jack, Stand-up Reach Truck, Counter Balance and Order Picker

Interim Pastor (As the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) my primary tasks and responsibilities included)

Advent United Church of Christ
03.2016 - 03.2017
  • Provided all administrative, planning, programming and funds development functions for a congregation
  • Developed, led and directed leadership team
  • Taught and related church organizational beliefs, mission, policies and procedures to new members
  • Developed training plans, conferences, workshops and symposiums for leadership development
  • Served as church Public Relations (PR) representative at all corporate, community and media functions
  • Prepared and delivered weekly encouraging and motivating messages to congregation
  • Provided pastoral care and counseling through in-home and hospital visits

Gate Keeper (Packing Line Supervisor)

Amazon
11.2016 - 02.2017
  • Coordinated and monitored daily workload and productivity. Ensuring the best possible order quality and accuracy expedient shipping.
  • Monitored the operation of all equipment, for safety, security ensuring company policies are followed.
  • Responsible for the initial training of packing personnel in accordance with Company guidelines.
  • Fostered continuous improvement to the shipping process.
  • Assigned personnel and additional equipment where needed to ensure maximum efficiency and the attainment of established production standards.
  • Conducted and monitored employee training.
  • Monitored Team Members productivity and addressed line issues quickly and politely so as not to negatively affect team members production goals.

Front Desk & Reservations Supervisor

Fort Rapids Waterpark Hotel & Resort
09.2012 - 02.2016
  • Provided guidance and leadership to Guest Service associates to ensure consistent quality customer service.
  • Assigned and instructed guest service agents, observed performance and encouraged improvement.
  • Verified and imprint credit cards for authorization using electronic acceptance methods.
  • Handled cash, made change and balanced an assigned house bank.
  • Resolve customer complications and complaints by conducting thorough research of the situation and determining the most effective solutions.

Chief of Staff (As the Chief Operations Officer (COO) my primary tasks and responsibilities included)

Mt Olivet Baptist Church
11.2002 - 09.2012
  • Assisted in the administrative, planning, programming and funds development functions for a congregation of one thousand five hundred members/volunteers with forty-two active service ministries
  • Implemented and dispersed annual church operating budget of 1.5 million with Finance Team
  • Partnered with a Board of Trustees to oversee church investments, assets and properties totaling over 4.5 million
  • Partnered with the Senior Pastor in providing organizational mission and objectives for long range ministry strategy planning
  • Developed, led and directed a leadership team of fifteen paid staff and several hundred volunteers
  • Taught and related church organizational beliefs, mission, policies and procedures to new members
  • Developed training plans, conferences, workshops and symposiums for leadership development
  • Supervised staff of 8 Associate Ministers, 3 Administrative Assistants, 6 Musicians, 8 Media Technicians and 4 Facility Managers
  • Provided recommendations for recruiting and hiring perspective church employees and service providers
  • Served as Vice Chair of Community Development Corporation (CDC) for church
  • Served as church Public Relations (PR) representative at all corporate, community & media functions as assigned by senior pastor
  • Provided pastoral care and counseling through in-home and hospital visits

Education

Certificate - Architectural Drafting

Columbus Paraprofessional Institute
Columbus, OH

Diploma - undefined

US Army Military Police School
Ft McClellan, AL

Doctor of Ministries Degree - Organizational Leadership

United Theological Seminary
Dayton, OH
01.2007

Master of Divinity Degree - undefined

Princeton Theological Seminary
Princeton, NJ
01.1997

Bachelors of Arts Degree - undefined

Wilberforce University
Wilberforce, OH
01.1994

Skills

  • Group/Team Consensus Builder
  • Community Collaborator
  • Public Speaker/Presenter
  • Program/Project Manager
  • Human Resource Manager
  • PolicyMaker/Reviewer
  • Teacher/Trainer
  • Counselor/Mentor
  • Leadership Developer
  • Creative/Analytical Thinker
  • Goal and Detail Oriented
  • Multi-tasker and Self Motivator
  • Computer and Internet Savvy
  • Effective Oral & Written Communicator
  • Leader/Supervisor/Manager/Executive
  • Public Relations & Marketing Strategist
  • Advocate & Conflict Resolution Manager
  • Crisis / Safety Manager
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Supply chain management
  • Warehouse management
  • Distribution management

Affiliations

  • Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc Brother of the Year
  • American Association of Christian Counselors
  • Association of Professional Chaplains
  • CDF Freedom Schools
  • Morris County MLK Breakfast Speaker
  • Who’s Who Black Columbus, Editions 3 & 4
  • National Urban League / NAACP
  • Outstanding Youth Advocate National Baptist Convention, USA
  • Board Member, Planned Parenthood
  • Board Member, Personal Touch Health Care Services
  • SMIBA Big Brothers
  • Winner Regimental Relays 400 Meters

Timeline

Load Logistics Manager

WalMart Regional Command Center
11.2018 - Current

Inventory Control / Inbound Driver

FedEx/Genco
03.2017 - 10.2018

Gate Keeper (Packing Line Supervisor)

Amazon
11.2016 - 02.2017

Interim Pastor (As the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) my primary tasks and responsibilities included)

Advent United Church of Christ
03.2016 - 03.2017

Front Desk & Reservations Supervisor

Fort Rapids Waterpark Hotel & Resort
09.2012 - 02.2016

Chief of Staff (As the Chief Operations Officer (COO) my primary tasks and responsibilities included)

Mt Olivet Baptist Church
11.2002 - 09.2012

Certificate - Architectural Drafting

Columbus Paraprofessional Institute

Diploma - undefined

US Army Military Police School

Master of Divinity Degree - undefined

Princeton Theological Seminary

Bachelors of Arts Degree - undefined

Wilberforce University

Doctor of Ministries Degree - Organizational Leadership

United Theological Seminary
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