Damien Martin
Laurel, MD,MD
Summary
Goal-oriented Warehousing/Distribution Manager delivering practical strategies to drive productivity, personnel retainment and process optimization. Excels in creative problem solving on complex operational issues. Proven success providing leadership to managing a collective team of 50+ employees.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Fleet Manager
Strittmatter Metro
Brandywine, MD
02.2022 - Current
- Positively interacted with drivers, upper management and shop department, which helped improve overall communication.
- Inspected vehicles and requested maintenance tasks be completed within specific timeframes.
- Increased regulatory compliance by monitoring vehicles to verify adherence to operational, state and federal requirements.
- Suggested actionable improvements to increase efficiency and reduce expenses.
- Coordinated safety meetings to educate team members on best practices to mitigate hazard opportunities.
- Managed employee scheduling, payroll and data collection to maximize project outcomes.
- Extremely knowledgeable with DOT’s Rules and Regulations.
- Managed a fleet of 106 vehicles ranging from Roll Offs, Dump Trucks, Dump Trailers, Lowboys, High Flats, 53’ Tankers and Sweepers.(52 Brandywine, 54 Manassas Park)
Warehouse Distribution Director
NEFCO
Capitol Heights, MD
03.2014 - 02.2022
- Ensured deliveries of construction supplies to customer locations within specific timeframes.
- Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
- Onboarded new hires/temps by entering needed data into WebTime Paylocity and setting up in time clock.
- Adhered to social distancing protocols and wore mask or face shield at all times.
- Proficient in RF order picking in Eterm Eclipse software as well as Descartes Truck Routing software.
- Evaluated supplies and product inventory to check for quality and quantity issues on a weekly basis. Processed RGA's.
- Boosted warehouse operations performance by overseeing dispatching and setting optimal employee schedules.
- Medical DOT Certified, ability to operate 26' box trucks as well as 26' stake body flat bed trucks.
- Coordinated workflows for successful warehouse and distribution operations.
- Oversaw, supervised and directed warehouse workers to achieve performance targets.
- Checked physical inventory through regular cycle counts and conducted full audits to trace and correct discrepancies.
- Improved warehouse operations by identifying and addressing problems impacting service delivery.
- Trained and mentored warehouse team members to take on different positions.
- Oversee and monitor 3 branch locations (Roanoke, Va, Charlottesville, Va and Capitol Heights, Md) inventory, delivery efficiency, order accuracy and selecting speed.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Reduced worker accidents by implementing improved safety standards and monitoring procedures.
Clamp Truck Operator
Hhgregg
09.2013 - 03.2014
- Complied with OSHA standards and safety practices to reduce risk of falling loads, improve safety and prevent damages.
- Assisted team members during downtime to showcase initiative and increase warehouse productivity.
- Tracked and recorded materials with scanners to maintain and update inventory.
- Positioned clamps around TV's and Ranges probably to ensure best loading/unloading practices.
Warehouse Supervisor
Revolution Foods
04.2012 - 06.2013
- Supervised shipping and receiving, distribution, and workplace safety.
- Started up and shut down processing equipment.(Label Printers, Food Tray Machine, Heat wrapper.
- Fulfilled all orders made by schools for their lunches.
- Oversaw inventory control levels and verified compliance with storage and organization processes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Fairmont Heights High School
Capitol Heights, MD12.2008
Skills
- Schedule Management
- Onboarding and Training
- Worker Supervision
- Warehouse Safety
- Customer Service
- Route Navigation Software
- Operations Control
- Receiving Oversight
Timeline
Fleet Manager
Strittmatter Metro
02.2022 - Current
Warehouse Distribution Director
NEFCO
03.2014 - 02.2022
Clamp Truck Operator
Hhgregg
09.2013 - 03.2014
Warehouse Supervisor
Revolution Foods
04.2012 - 06.2013
High School Diploma -
Fairmont Heights High School