CHRISTI TAYLOR
Wichita,KS
Summary
To acquire a position within a forward-thinking organization that provides me with future growth opportunities while utilizing the experience and skills that I have acquired.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Order Puller/Warehouse
Hobby Lobby
11.2024 - 03.2026
- Selected and packed orders accurately for customer fulfillment.
- Operated RF scanners to pull items from shelves accurately, supporting order accuracy.
- Coordinated with management on inventory levels and supply needs to ensure timely fulfillment.
- Organized and stacked boxes on pallets to optimize space for shipment and storage.
Area Manager
Drivenforce, Inc
Oklahoma City, USA
04.2008 - 10.2024
- Managed business operations for Oklahoma City and Wichita KS facilities, coordinating daily operations, onboarding staff, maintaining staffing levels, creating schedules, and ensuring deadlines were met to support overall business objectives.
- Oversaw daily operations for multiple locations, ensuring service excellence through effective management and team alignment.
- Streamlined operational efficiencies by hiring top talent, enhancing team capabilities and driving overall productivity.
- Managed staff recruitment, training, and development across all areas.
- Oversaw the recruitment process for new staff members including interviewing and training.
- Facilitated communication between teams to ensure alignment on goals and tasks.
- Evaluated schedules, orders and forecasts to plan processes and meet timetables.
- Promoted positive customer service experiences by promptly resolving conflicts.
Lead Driver/ Trainer
Sunrise Cartage
01.1999 - 04.2008
- Supervised and trained junior drivers in safe driving practices and company policies.
- Implemented safety protocols to minimize risks during operations and loading procedures.
- Operated and maintained delivery vehicles for safe transportation of goods.
- Inspected vehicles for safety compliance and performance before each trip.
- Communicated with dispatch to resolve potential delays or issues on routes.
- Provided delivery services for Airborne Express
Courier
P & L Cartage
05.1994 - 01.1999
- Provided delivery services for Airborne Express
- Delivered packages promptly to various locations across the service area.
- Collaborated with dispatch team to optimize delivery routes and efficiency.
- Loaded and unloaded packages efficiently to ensure timely deliveries.
- Maintained accurate delivery logs for each shipment completed daily.
- Inspected vehicles regularly for safety and maintenance needs before routes.
- Resolved customer inquiries and concerns related to delivery services directly.
Education
Associate of Arts -
University of Phoenix
08-2013
Skills
- Task Prioritization
- Scheduling
- Management
- Payroll
- Microsoft Office
- Problem solving
- Customer service
- Communication
Roles And Responsibilities
As Area Manager I am responsible for business operations of the Oklahoma City and Wichita KS facilities. This includes coordinating daily operations, onboarding and maintaining appropriate staffing levels, managing team members, making daily schedules, ensuring time restrictions & deadlines are met, completing production reports, ensuring packages are delivered and picked up in a timely and efficient manner, completing payroll responsibilities, and managing fleet service maintenance & records while ensuring excellent customer service.
Leadership Experience
Successfully lead the staff in completing the daily tasks while ensuring customer needs and safety goals are met each day.
Communication Skills
Implemented new procedures and technologies that improved efficiency and streamlined operations.
Timeline
Order Puller/Warehouse
Hobby Lobby
11.2024 - 03.2026
Area Manager
Drivenforce, Inc
04.2008 - 10.2024
Lead Driver/ Trainer
Sunrise Cartage
01.1999 - 04.2008
Courier
P & L Cartage
05.1994 - 01.1999
Associate of Arts -
University of Phoenix