Christopher J. Makaro
Mantua
Summary
Experienced with transportation logistics, team coordination, and process optimization. Utilizes strategic planning to enhance efficiency and streamline operations. Track record of improving routing processes and fostering team collaboration.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Transportation Manager
Kast Distributors
Carney's Point, NJ
07.2025 - Current
- Coordinated transportation schedules to optimize delivery routes and reduce operational delays.
- Monitored compliance with safety regulations and industry standards during transportation operations.
- Assisted in the development of training programs for new drivers, enhancing service quality and efficiency.
- Analyzed performance data to identify areas for improvement in logistics operations and cost management.
- Led a team of drivers, ensuring adherence to schedules while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.
Receiving Operations Manager
Soho Studios
Delanco, NJ
04.2024 - Current
- Supervise receiving operations, manage daily activities of receiving team, ensuring the efficient flow of goods coming into the building.
- Inventory management, coordinating with the inventory control team to ensure that all goods received were properly input into the inventory management system.
- Quality control, inspecting all incoming shipments for quality, accuracy and compliance with company standards.
- Staff management, train, mentor and evaluate staff in order to foster a productive work environment as well as ensuring that team members are working safely in accordance to company guidelines and standard operating procedures.
- Reporting, maintaining accurate records of received goods and prepare reports on inventory levels and discrepancies.
- Problem resolution, address and resolve issues related to receiving operations, shipping discrepancies and damaged goods.
Lead Warehouse Worker
Target Distribution Center
Logan Township, NJ
11.2021 - 04.2024
- Trained and supervised a team of warehouse personnel on proper safety procedures for loading and unloading freight in line with company standards.
- Assigned tasks to staff members based on their abilities and workload requirements.
- Utilized key performances metrics to measure employee productivity in the warehouse environment.
- Collaborated with management team to evaluate current processes for improvement opportunities.
- Created and implemented a new system known as “Traffic Control” in an effort to simplify and organize the dropping off of freight and the sorting of freight, leading to an increase in production as a result of more effective and efficient process.
- Utilized computer to record data regarding received and counted stock items.
Internet Sales Manager
Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram
Turnersville, NJ
04.2021 - 10.2021
- Led and coached internet sales team to assist with prospecting, negotiated, and closing deals.
- Trained staff members on best practices handling inquiries from customer via phone, email, or internet leads.
- Targeted outbound calls to leads and prospects that had previously engaged with company.
- Identified areas of improvement within existing processes by analyzing customer feedback surveys.
- Utilized CRM software to track customer interactions, follow up on inquires, and analyzed sales performances metrics.
Account Sales Manager
Red Bull Distribution Company
Philadelphia, PA
11.2018 - 03.2021
- Manage products for assigned distribution accounts
- Determine current and on-going needs in accounts to ensure product is on hand and currently in code
- Establish and maintain friendly professional relationships with customer in an effort to ensure positive customer service and the ability to increase sales and pace
- Meet monthly performance indicators based around sales, distribution, displays and selling space
- Work collaboratively with across the organization sharing successes, failures and best practices
- Uphold the high standards set forth by Reb Bull and live the values of a premium brand
- Ranked the number ASM in the Eastern business unit(EABU) for the 2020 fiscal year
- Was selected on multiple occasions to assist in the opening of other distribution centers across the country
Assistant Store Manager
Walgreens Pharmacy
Mantua, NJ
12.2004 - 11.2018
- Monitoring customer service provided by team members and offer feedback and on the job coaching
- Supervise the control of the money including register counts, withdraws, cash loans from armored cars as well as all aspects of bookkeeping
- Analyze financial and performance data; develop actions plans to increase sales, control costs and decrease loss
- Ensure proper training of team members, by providing coaching, mentoring and aiding in/supporting career development.
- Follow performance improvement plans offered by Store and District Managers alike
- Communicate regularly with team members through one-on-one discussions, group meetings, be available for advice or input and ensuring that open channels of communication are maintained
Health & Fitness Specialist
Premise Health
Atlantic City, NJ
09.2014 - 11.2015
- Day to day responsibilities include personal training, teaching group exercise classes, administering fitness assessments, creating and implementing exercise programs.
- Serve to create and implement on site programs and events.
- Create, implement and maintain on site quarterly and yearly incentive programs.
- Off-site events including seminars and meet and greets.
- Small group classes including circuit and boot-camp style exercises.
- Track client progress for success books as well as company and internal success stories
Education
Bachelors of Arts - Health and Exercise Science with a specialization in K-12 Health and Physical Education
Rowan University
Glassboro, NJAssociates of Science - Health and Exercise Science
Gloucester County College
Sewell, NJSkills
- Driver management
- Warehouse operations
- Transportation planning
- Freight management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Team leadership
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- Distribution and warehousing
- Interpersonal skills
- Operations management
- Team building
Certification
- New Jersey CEAS – Teacher of Health and Physical Education
- New Jersey Drivers Education Certification
- First Aid-CPR-AED
Coaching Experience
- Assistant Varsity Football Coach, Millville High School, Millville, NJ Fall 2015-2019
- Assistant Track & Field Coach, Paulsboro High School, Paulsboro, NJ Spring 2013-2014
- Assistant Varsity Football Coach, Clayton High School, Clayton, NJ Fall 2009, 2013-2014
- Assistant Varsity Football Coach, Highland Regional High School, Blackwood, NJ Fall 2012
- Assistant Varsity Football Coach
- Serve as an assistant offensive and defensive line coach, coaching and working with players in collaboration with the entire coaching staff, preparing players for upcoming games.
- Game and player preparation achieved by implementing the most up-to-date strategies, philosophies and techniques.
- In addition, various drills designed to enhance strength; speed and agility in the effort to increase performance and maximize potential are used daily.
Timeline
Assistant Transportation Manager
Kast Distributors
07.2025 - Current
Receiving Operations Manager
Soho Studios
04.2024 - Current
Lead Warehouse Worker
Target Distribution Center
11.2021 - 04.2024
Internet Sales Manager
Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram
04.2021 - 10.2021
Account Sales Manager
Red Bull Distribution Company
11.2018 - 03.2021
Health & Fitness Specialist
Premise Health
09.2014 - 11.2015
Assistant Store Manager
Walgreens Pharmacy
12.2004 - 11.2018
Associates of Science - Health and Exercise Science
Gloucester County College
Bachelors of Arts - Health and Exercise Science with a specialization in K-12 Health and Physical Education
Rowan University