Damion Powell
Area Operations Manager
Fort Lauderdale,FL
Summary
Professional hardworking Area Operations Manager, offering 11 years of previous military service. Accustomed to complying with government regulatory compliance, facilitating criminal and civil investigations with experience investigating people and carrier of goods. Looking to leverage in-depth understanding of freight and shipment regulations to fulfill Customs Border Protection opportunity and looking to continue serving this great Nation.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Area Operations Manager
Amazon
Hialeah, FL
03.2022 - Current
- Continuously enhanced skillset as an Area Operations Manager through professional development courses, industry seminars, and networking events.
- Established effective communication channels between departments, improving collaboration and information sharing across the organization.
- Improved overall operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing new systems.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines and budget constraints.
- Implemented best practices for sustainability within area operations, resulting in significant reductions in energy consumption and waste generation.
- Developed successful strategies for inventory control, reducing waste, and minimizing stock discrepancies.
- Developed processes to save on costs and prevent losses.
- Enhanced regional branch performance by implementing proven management processes to increase revenue.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align operations with corporate objectives.
- Monitored and analyzed performance data, identifying areas of improvement and developing corrective action plans.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
MATERIAL CONTROL NCOIC/STORAGE AND RECEIVING NCOIC
US Army
Fort Campbell, KY
04.2011 - 06.2022
- Enhanced team productivity, providing continuous training and support to staff members.
- Increased inventory accuracy by implementing effective tracking and monitoring systems.
- Established strong relationships with vendors, fostering a collaborative environment that facilitated on-time deliveries and issue resolution when needed.
- Conducted thorough analyses of stock discrepancies, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions accordingly.
- Implemented cost-saving measures through vigilant evaluation of vendor contracts and pricing negotiations.
- Participated in strategic planning activities related to supply chain management, contributing valuable insights from a Material Control Supervisor''s perspective.
- Evaluated current processes regularly, identifying areas for improvement and initiating process enhancements where necessary.
- Ensured strict adherence to safety protocols, conducting regular inspections and addressing potential hazards promptly.
- Provided guidance on material selection decisions based on project requirements, ensuring optimal utilization of resources.
- Streamlined material flow for enhanced production efficiency by optimizing storage and retrieval processes.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all material transactions, ensuring proper record-keeping for audit compliance purposes.
- Verified shipment details and progress according to schedules to maximize production success.
- Trained, mentored and monitored employees to boost compliance with performance and quality standards.
- Operated forklifts, lift trucks, and hand trucks to move items around warehouse.
- Supervised and directed 24 material control employees across multiple work teams in fast-paced manufacturing settings.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cyber Operations And Warfare
Keiser University - Pembroke Pines
Hollywood, FL 05.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN 08.2019 - 05.2021
Associate of Arts - General Studies
University of Maryland - College Park
College Park, MD 01.2014 - 05.2017
Skills
Firearms handling
undefinedAccomplishments
Selected by campus administration to participate among students in a leadership program including: Leadership training day: trained in leadership and successive skills via introspective and interactive training session • Speaker events: Participated in seminars led by celebrities and best selling authors on topics such as leadership, time management and goal setting. • • Success Network Teams
Certification
Operational Contractor Certification Forklift Operator certification Material Management Certification First Aid GCSS- Amy certification Arm's Room Custodian certification SAMSE-1 Certification Hazardous Material Handler Certification Secret Clearance Senior leadership Course Certification Advance leadership Course Certification Defense Distribution Management Course Certification Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Cyber Operations And Warfare
Keiser University - Pembroke Pines
05.2023 - Current
Area Operations Manager
Amazon
03.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Austin Peay State University
08.2019 - 05.2021
Associate of Arts - General Studies
University of Maryland - College Park
01.2014 - 05.2017
MATERIAL CONTROL NCOIC/STORAGE AND RECEIVING NCOIC
US Army
04.2011 - 06.2022
Operational Contractor Certification Forklift Operator certification Material Management Certification First Aid GCSS- Amy certification Arm's Room Custodian certification SAMSE-1 Certification Hazardous Material Handler Certification Secret Clearance Senior leadership Course Certification Advance leadership Course Certification Defense Distribution Management Course Certification Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
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