Chance Pickens
New Braunfels,TX
Summary
Versatile Operations Supervisor successful at taking on routine and complex business challenges with resourceful and creative approach. Recognized as driven, dedicated and hardworking leader with history of streamlining operations and increasing results.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor - Operations
Freeman Decorating Company
10.2021 - Current
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
- Enforced regulatory and company policy compliance to improve workplace and employee safety and readiness.
- Encouraged and promoted ideas aligned to business needs and benefits.
- Effective at understanding and staying within budget for events and managing labor.
- Excellent time management, effectively coordinating and executing time sensitive move - ins and move outs for events.
- Strong knowledge and execution of Freight Operations procedures and standards.
- Successfully able to produce complex Freight events such as SXSW.
- Have managed crews ranging anywhere from 6-55 people at once under high pressure circumstances.
- Experience and knowledge in several areas including Deco, Freight, I&D, Rigging, and Graphics.
- Fluent with Freeman Programs and Data Collection such as CP3, Labor Calculator, BPM Tracker, and LBT.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Supervisor - Freight Operations PT
Freeman Decorating Company
12.2019 - 10.2021
- Familiarized with Freight procedures and standards.
- Supervised crews of upwards to 30 people.
- Accurately completing large booth checks of up to 2 million pounds of Freight.
- Developed strong customer and employee relationships.
- Coordinated Time Sensitive Freight move ins and move outs.
- Managed and Executed Labor Work Tickets for both Exhibitors and Associations.
Supervisor - Warehouse Operations
West Coast Trade Show Specialists Inc.
06.2015 - 12.2019
- Built motivated warehouse team to consistently accomplish operations goals and exceed performance targets.
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
- Coordinated with clients to verify timely delivery of show materials and supplies, avoiding delays at show site.
- Oversaw upkeep of equipment and physical condition of warehouse, identifying and ordering needed repairs, renovations, and replacements.
- Conducted inventory checks and logs for contracted clients and vendors to ensure all show materials were present.
- Lead loader for large events such as JCK, Project/Magic, Vision Expo West, Couture, and CES.
- Constructed and Repaired booths for multiple clients such as Ralph Lauren, CBS, Nikon, Calvin Klein, Fender, and Kay Jewelers.
Education
No Degree - Operations Management And Logistics
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH01.2026
High School Diploma -
Dixie State College
St. George, UT05.2014
Skills
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Operations and Procedural Knowledge
- Motivational Leadership
- Overseeing Personnel
- Safe Work Methods
- Budgeting and Cost Control Strategies
Timeline
Supervisor - Operations
Freeman Decorating Company
10.2021 - Current
Supervisor - Freight Operations PT
Freeman Decorating Company
12.2019 - 10.2021
Supervisor - Warehouse Operations
West Coast Trade Show Specialists Inc.
06.2015 - 12.2019
No Degree - Operations Management And Logistics
Southern New Hampshire University
High School Diploma -
Dixie State College
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