DARRELL BLIGE
Pooler,Ga
Summary
Logistics Manager and Military Veteran with over 10 years of proven experience in developing and executing regional goals and objectives. Proven ability to make recommendations and provide direction to be executed by a team of 10 to 20 employees. Possess extensive knowledge in inventory management, planning, mentoring, training, and development. Collaborated and provided suggestions when creating policies and ensuring compliance. Leadership, planning, and transportation. Possess a comprehensive background in leadership, strategic planning, risk management, and critical thinking. Career supported by extensive knowledge in the logistical industry and vast organizational leadership development training.
Experienced with team management and leadership. Utilizes effective communication to motivate and guide teams. Track record of implementing strategies that enhance team performance and productivity.
Professional leader prepared for this role. Proven ability to guide teams towards achieving objectives and enhancing productivity. Reliable and adaptable, fosters collaborative environment. Known for strategic planning and conflict resolution.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Leader
Glovis EV Logistics America, LLC
Ellabell, GA
05.2024 - Current
- Led cross-functional teams to optimize logistics operations and enhance service delivery.
- Developed and implemented process improvements resulting in increased efficiency across multiple departments.
- Mentored junior staff, fostering skill development and promoting a collaborative team environment.
- Streamlined inventory management processes using advanced tracking systems, reducing errors and delays.
Equipment Operator
Georgia Ports Authority
Garden City, Ga
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Worked as Jockey truck driver and forklift operator. Moved containers of 20, 40, and 45 from the railhead to various stacks for outgoing and incoming containers using RF system and computer. Also taking containers that has been flagged for custom inspections to the warehouses. As forklift operator performed the following duties, unloaded, and loaded containers, palletizes/wrap cargo, process labels for inventory control, place dunnage to ensure proper storage of cargo and blocked and braced cargo when required.
Outbound TM
Target Distribution Center
Midway, Ga
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Worked as loader and order selector in the Outbound section in the distribution center. Responsible for loading between 5-7 trailers either through manual loading of boxes or loading full pallets using hand trucks. As and order selector used Electric Pallet Jack (EPJ) and RF scanners to place assorted items in the correct doors for loading onto the trailers going to different store locations.
- TM needs to be able to lift 60lbs, utilize step stool, manual pallet jack, stack, and down stack pallets 7 high by hand, and have the ability to move in fast paced environment.
On-site Supervisor
Kelly Services
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Primarily responsible for effectively meeting the temporary help and/or training needs of a major force client. Specifically, the individual in this position delivers high quality service to the customer and temporary employees by matching the skills of the temporaries to customer needs. Develops and retains business by providing outstanding customer service and performance.
- Obtains detailed assignment information from the customer and utilize it to provide effective customer service and ensure orders are filled with quality placements. Schedule check-in and provide pre-assignment orientation to all temporary employees. Monitor temporary employee attendance and performance, coach and counsel as needed. Coach and counsel temporaries to ensure quality performance including meeting productivity and quality goals and to achieve job satisfaction implements company awards programs to recognize the superior performance of temporaries.
Personnel Supervisor
United States Army
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Dedicated countless hours to planning and preparation with senior leaders and employees resulting in an understanding of the mission and requirements at all levels. Implemented and oversaw the company’s operations systems and procedures; improved the tracking, accuracy, and processing of over 300 personnel actions.
- Created plans by adapting technology and best practices that aligned with the scope and vision of the organization to promote product development for contingency plans and senior leader initiatives.
- Maintained 100% accountability of over $10M worth of organizational equipment resulting in zero loss over a 3-year period.
- Anticipated mission requirements: ensured mission accomplishment and accepted responsibility for all decisions.
Operations Supervisor
United States Army
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Led Army SSA inspection teams as the Supervisor; ensured 12 SSAs in Korea followed the Chief of Staff of the Army Command Supply Discipline Program. Shared vast logistical knowledge to help mentor, develop co-workers, and improve the overall efficiency in daily operations in the section. Selected to serve as the Unit Internal Control Manager; evaluated the administrative procedures for the administrative section ensuring compliance to all regulations and policies.
- Carried out orders and executed missions; anticipated future organizational needs and built training plans resulting in achieved success in a dynamic, ambiguous, and chaotic environment.
- Demonstrated the ability to receive and process mass amounts of information efficiently and effectively in a short amount of time.
- Served as billing official for G4 authorizing over 150 purchases more than $90,000 without any issues or errors when closing out the billing cycle.
First-Line Supervisor
United States Army
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Demonstrated excellent work habits and diligence; tracked and accounted for purchases as the Pay Agent which resulted in no deficiencies. Enabled employees to cross-train within the organization with different skill sets; solidified and increased overall logistical capability of the company. Utilized a vast knowledge base to help mentor and develop employees into effective multi-functional logisticians. Maintained accountability and maintenance of $2M of equipment with zero losses.
- Planned and coordinated the organization’s training exercise; provided seamless logistical support to 250 personnel across 3 different states.
- Served as the supply agency First-Line Supervisor training over 750 employees on supply distributions and commodity management.
- Taught 10 Program Administrator Supervisor and Organization sections how to develop detailed logistical plans that were synchronized to and best-supported department objectives.
- Maintained accountability and maintenance of over $8.5M worth of organizational structure and equipment with zero losses.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Logistics
Armstead University
Skills
- Highly Skilled – Proven record for leading multi-dimensional teams in high pressure, high tempo environments producing on schedule and within required deliverables Spearheaded projects to improve standard operating procedures Demonstrated leadership in operations by creating support plans
- Strengths – Leadership, management, oral and written communication, and people skills Thrive in both independent and collaborative work environments Skilled at developing and cultivating key relationships and establishing effective collaborations
- Motivated Learner – Demonstrated ability to assimilate to innovative ideas, concepts, methods, and technologies Dedicated and innovative team builder with a superior work ethic Created plans by adapting technology and best practices that aligned with the vision of the organization to promote schedule, budget, and completion of the task
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Team motivation
Timeline
Team Leader
Glovis EV Logistics America, LLC
05.2024 - Current
Outbound TM
Target Distribution Center
05.2020 - 08.2020
Equipment Operator
Georgia Ports Authority
01.2020 - 01.2023
On-site Supervisor
Kelly Services
01.2018 - 01.2020
Personnel Supervisor
United States Army
01.2013 - 01.2017
Operations Supervisor
United States Army
01.2012 - 01.2013
First-Line Supervisor
United States Army
01.2008 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Science - Logistics
Armstead University