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DAMIAN FORREST
Operations Manager
Arvada,CO
Summary
Forward thinking Manager: Distinguished Naval Officer/Aviator for nearly 20 years followed by a second career in Special Education and now a successful Operations Manager at Amazon. Well organized, attentive to detail and vigilant in achieving safety and environmental impact reduction objectives. Seasoned Manager and talented leader with over 20 years of experience in the workforce applying exceptional planning and problem-solving abilities toward enhancing business plans and day-to-day activities. Results-driven and resilient in developing teams while improving processes and increasing productivity. Bringing solid understanding of industry trends, excellent communication skills, talent for spotting areas in need of improvement and implementing changes with strategic approach.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Amazon Operations Manager
DDV2
08.2020 - 03.2024
- Created new staffing process for inbound department and drove across all shifts, improving cost for LGB4/DDV2 Warehouse as follows; Volume Assumption=200,000 units/ week (10,400,000 units per year) A 90-unit UPH gain with constant volume saved 115,556 hours per year
- Using a $32 fully-burdened wage rate, this project saved $3,700,000 per year for the building.
- On The Road Manager for DDV2 Delivery Station providing Operational Guidance and Leadership to deliver 53k packages daily with 98% on time delivery and quality consistently above 95% benchmark.
- Stretch role as Proxy Regional Progressive Rate Planning Manager providing guidance for Week over Week improvement in all Outbound metrics and assisting16 Fulfillment Centers in their efforts to communicate, collaborate and learn from one another.
- Analyzed data trends to identify potential bottlenecks in operations workflow, implementing strategies to mitigate risks accordingly.
- Managed budgets effectively, consistently delivering projects on-time and within financial constraints.
Special Education Teacher
United States School Districts
08.2013 - 07.2020
- Ensured 100% compliance with best practices, Individual Education Plan (IEP) timeliness, saving District nearly $100k in professional development costs, litigation.
- Improved annual Special Education Resource budget controls 50% to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives for all required curriculum and support tools with 100% compliance.
- Implemented processes that simplified eligibility procedures; reduced average processing time by 3 months for 66% of student caseload school wide.
Special Education Teacher
United States School Districts
08.2013 - 07.2020
- Ensured 100% compliance with best practices, Individual Education Plan (IEP) timeliness, saving District nearly $100k in professional development costs, litigation.
- Improved annual Special Education Resource budget controls 50% to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives for all required curriculum and support tools with 100% compliance.
- Implemented processes that simplified eligibility procedures; reduced average processing time by 3 months for 66% of student caseload school wide.
Carrier Readiness Program Officer
COMNAVAIRLANT
06.2011 - 08.2012
- Served as one of half dozen Department Heads with oversight of maintenance of Atlantic Fleet Readiness to include training, manning for 4 Carrier Air Wings, over 3 dozen squadrons and over 50k personnel.
- Assisted in planning for COMNAVAIRLANT coordination with United Kingdom's Royal Navy Carrier readiness for F-35 JSF training and integration
- Project valued over L6.2B (British Pounds) affecting two Queen Elizabeth Class carriers, 138 F-35's .
Medical Programs Recruiter
U.S. Navy
11.2008 - 01.2011
- Created recruiting model to improve Reserve Medical and Dental recruiting 13% nationally.
- Maximized visibility and use of Navy's Loan Repayment, Bonus and Scholarship programs in Los Angeles market to provide over $3million in incentives for incoming Navy Reservists per year in region.
Project Officer/Fleet Liaison Officer
U.S. Navy
02.2006 - 11.2008
- Responsible for assisting in coordinating efforts in development, oversight, testing, completion of EA-18 and EA-6B Aircraft software development
- Total Project valued in excess of $1.0B per fiscal year.
Air Operations Officer
U.S. Navy
07.2007 - 04.2008
- Officer In Charge (OIC) in Iraq for over two-dozen sailors, oversight of all pay, travel, awards, and evaluation of personnel.
- Scheduled, tracked over 300 air movements of over 500 passengers, 55,000 tons of cargo.
Aviation Electronics Division Officer/Aviator
U.S. Navy
02.2004 - 02.2006
- Officer in Charge of Aviation Electronics Division: > 60 personnel, 6 High Value Asset EA-6B prowlers combat/electronic systems valued over $52m per aircraft.
- Provided leadership, management; including professional development, 100% readiness, safety (0 mishaps or safety violations), and performance of all Aviation Electronics Division personnel.
Nuclear Reactor Operator/Prototype Instructor
01.1994 - 01.1996
- Daily operations of the S8G Prototype Seawolf Reactor to ensure safety during Sea Trials.
- Responsible for the training of over 150 students over 2 yr period.
Education
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Special Education, Autism Focus
THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
Washington, D.C. 08.2012 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations, Latin American Studies
Tulane University
New Orleans, LA 08.1996 - 05.2000
Skills
Creative problem solve
Software
Timeline
Amazon Operations Manager
DDV2
08.2020 - 03.2024
Special Education Teacher
United States School Districts
08.2013 - 07.2020
Special Education Teacher
United States School Districts
08.2013 - 07.2020
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Special Education, Autism Focus
THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
08.2012 - 05.2013
Carrier Readiness Program Officer
COMNAVAIRLANT
06.2011 - 08.2012
Medical Programs Recruiter
U.S. Navy
11.2008 - 01.2011
Air Operations Officer
U.S. Navy
07.2007 - 04.2008
Project Officer/Fleet Liaison Officer
U.S. Navy
02.2006 - 11.2008
Aviation Electronics Division Officer/Aviator
U.S. Navy
02.2004 - 02.2006
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations, Latin American Studies
Tulane University
08.1996 - 05.2000
Nuclear Reactor Operator/Prototype Instructor
01.1994 - 01.1996