Clarence Jorgenson
Griffin
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in operations management and team leadership. Skilled in employee relations and problem-solving, contributing to significant improvements in supply chain efficiency and inventory management.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
Georgia Furniture Mart
Stone Mountain, GA
06.2021 - 06.2026
- Streamlined inventory management processes, enhancing efficiency and reducing stock discrepancies.
- Led cross-functional teams to optimize supply chain operations, improving delivery timelines.
- Implemented data-driven strategies for cost reduction, increasing overall profitability.
- Developed training programs for staff, elevating team performance and operational knowledge.
General Manager
Ashley Furniture Distribution Center
East Point, Ga
02.2006 - 06.2021
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring efficient product distribution and inventory management.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans to enhance warehouse efficiency and workflow processes.
- Led cross-functional teams to optimize supply chain performance and reduce operational costs.
- Analyzed key performance indicators to drive continuous improvement initiatives across the distribution center.
- Mentored department supervisors, enhancing leadership skills and promoting team development initiatives.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
Director of Warehousing and Distribution
Rhodes Furniture
Atlanta, Ga
01.2002 - 02.2006
- Led strategic initiatives to optimize warehousing operations and improve inventory management processes.
- Directed cross-functional teams to enhance supply chain efficiency and reduce operational costs.
- Implemented advanced warehouse management systems to streamline order fulfillment and tracking accuracy.
- Analyzed performance metrics to identify areas for process improvement and drive operational excellence.
- Collaborated with executive leadership to align warehousing strategies with overall business objectives.
- Established key performance indicators for warehouse productivity, ensuring consistent achievement of goals.
- Established strong relationships with transportation partners to facilitate efficient shipping operations.
- Reduced operational costs by renegotiating vendor contracts and streamlining processes.
- Optimized warehouse space utilization through effective layout design and storage solutions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Boone High School
Orlando, FL06-1974
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Valencia College
Orlando, FL05-1976
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Team leadership
- Operations management
- Customer service
- Operational efficiency
- Decision-making
- Employee relations and conflict resolution
- Staff training
- Staff management
- Inventory management
- Employee motivation
- Staff development
- Workflow optimization
Timeline
Operations Manager
Georgia Furniture Mart
06.2021 - 06.2026
General Manager
Ashley Furniture Distribution Center
02.2006 - 06.2021
Director of Warehousing and Distribution
Rhodes Furniture
01.2002 - 02.2006
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Valencia College
High School Diploma -
Boone High School