Chris Arno
Warehousing
Germantown,TN
Summary
Warehouse leader with over 19 years of expertise in optimizing logistics and enhancing team performance. Demonstrates proficiency in international shipping, safety compliance, and inventory management, while fostering a collaborative and innovative workplace. Committed to advancing operational excellence and mentoring future leaders in the industry.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Lead
DSV
01.2024 - 03.2025
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Warehouse Supervisor
Expeditors
07.2019 - 11.2023
- Created and enforced detailed organization processes to increase quality service standards.
- Managed scheduling and task delegation for 65 member warehouse team.
- Collaborated with management to implement new initiatives and polices and achieve benchmarks for production, quality and safety.
Warehouse Manager
Expeditors
12.2016 - 07.2018
- Monitored employee performance and offered mentoring and leadership to improve any deficiencies.
- Performed troubleshooting to resolve issues with equipment, devices and products.
- Completed daily operations on time and maintained high standards of accuracy. Led warehouse operations, optimizing workflow and enhancing productivity. Implemented cost-saving measures, resulting in significant operational efficiency gains.
Warehouse Supervisor
Expeditors
08.2015 - 12.2016
- Abide by industry best practice for warehousing, material handling, and documentation.
- Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
- Supported production workers in meeting goals without compromising safety and compliance.
Warehouse Lead
Expeditors
11.2011 - 11.2015
- Lead warehouse team to optimize operations, achieving measurable efficiency improvements.
- Ensure safety and compliance, supporting production goals in a dynamic environment.
- Manage documentation and materials handling, adhering to industry standards.
- Lead team to enhance performance, achieving measurable improvements in efficiency.
- Resolved equipment issues, ensuring seamless operations and reducing downtime.
- Managed daily tasks, consistently meeting deadlines with high accuracy.
- Mentored staff, fostering skill development and boosting team productivity.
- Fostered a team-oriented environment, promoting open communication and cross-functional collaboration to meet operational goals.
- Efficiently loaded and unloaded freight, ensuring timely processing of shipments.
- Utilized RF technology and scripts to streamline shipment processing.
- Served as a screening agent for CCSF, enhancing security protocols.
Air Export Gateway Warehouse Agent
Expeditors
11.2011 - 11.2014
Air and Ocean Import Agent
Expeditors
07.2011 - 11.2011
Transcon Agent
Expeditors
06.2007 - 07.2011
Distribution Warehouse Agent
Expeditors
09.2006 - 06.2007
Education
GED -
Perry Technical Institute
Morrow, GA06.2004
Skills
- International Shipping
- Warehouse Operations
- Shipping & Receiving
- Hazardous Materials
- ITAR
- Good Distribution Practice
- OSHA Compliance
- Inventory Management
- Logistics
- Leadership
- Mentoring
- Troubleshooting
- Scheduling
- Task Delegation
- Safety Compliance
Additional Information - Honors Awards
- Level one trainer, Expeditors, 01/01/17
- Employee of the Month, Expeditors, 06/01/14
- Employee of the Month, Expeditors, 03/01/11
- Employee of the Month, Expeditors, 02/01/10
- Employee of the Month, Expeditors, 09/01/07
- International Supply Chain Certificate of Appreciation, Best Buy, 01/01/11
Timeline
Warehouse Lead
DSV
01.2024 - 03.2025
Warehouse Supervisor
Expeditors
07.2019 - 11.2023
Warehouse Manager
Expeditors
12.2016 - 07.2018
Warehouse Supervisor
Expeditors
08.2015 - 12.2016
Warehouse Lead
Expeditors
11.2011 - 11.2015
Air Export Gateway Warehouse Agent
Expeditors
11.2011 - 11.2014
Air and Ocean Import Agent
Expeditors
07.2011 - 11.2011
Transcon Agent
Expeditors
06.2007 - 07.2011
Distribution Warehouse Agent
Expeditors
09.2006 - 06.2007
GED -
Perry Technical Institute
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