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Darren Flynn

DesMoines,IA

Summary

Developed skills in fast-paced warehouse environment, excelling in logistics coordination and team leadership. Expertise in inventory management and process optimization, ensuring smooth and efficient operations. Seeking to transition into new field, leveraging these transferable skills to drive success and innovation.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Warehouse Supervisor

HomeMakers
06.2020 - Current
  • Supervise warehouse operations by managing employees during shifts.
  • Supervise shipping and receiving, distribution and workplace safety.
  • Supervise shipping and handling operations.
  • Use warehouse management software to reconcile daily inventory.
  • Make sure all customer order's are ready to go out in the morning for our "curbside delivery."
  • Make sure all customer order's are ready to get prepped for "in home" delivery.
  • Maintain high levels of accuracy in daily operations.
  • Operate warehouse material handling equipment correctly to move loads.
  • Monitor employee performance and offered mentoring and leadership to improve any deficiencies.
  • Always motivating our warehouse team to consistently accomplish operations goals and exceed performance targets.

Entrepreneur

Labyrinth Inc.
01.2018 - 05.2020
  • Built strong brand recognition and customer loyalty by delivering high-quality products and services consistently over time.
  • Improved customer satisfaction with exceptional project management skills and timely delivery of products and services.
  • Determined business plan, mission statement, and vision.
  • Rented space with my business partner. We bought truckloads of products and sold them mostly on Amazon.
  • Successfully navigated challenging economic conditions by adapting business strategies quickly in response to changing market dynamics.

Bartender

Hilton Des Moines Downtown
03.2016 - 04.2018
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and crafting high-quality cocktails.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.

General Manager

Joe's Place
03.2005 - 01.2016
  • Established a culture of continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for enhancement in operations, systems, and procedures.
  • Developed high-performing teams through effective coaching, mentoring, and performance management strategies.
  • Established standard operating procedures that enhanced employee performance for all 32 employee's.
  • Ensured compliance with industry regulations, company policies, and best practices.
  • Developed unique lunchtime and nightly specials to increase business ultimately increasing revenue.

Education

Interdepartmental Studies, B.A(Business Track) - Business And Marketing

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Skills

  • Warehouse operations
  • Inventory management
  • Problem-solving
  • Warehouse organization

  • Attention to detail
  • Staff management
  • Safety procedures
  • Staff training

Timeline

Warehouse Supervisor

HomeMakers
06.2020 - Current

Entrepreneur

Labyrinth Inc.
01.2018 - 05.2020

Bartender

Hilton Des Moines Downtown
03.2016 - 04.2018

General Manager

Joe's Place
03.2005 - 01.2016

Interdepartmental Studies, B.A(Business Track) - Business And Marketing

University of Iowa
Darren Flynn