David Shepherd

• Oversee all operational processes including but not limited to payroll, the hiring of employees, providing training and corrective action when needed.
• Collect and analyze data in order to generate KPIs for Senior Management.
• Maintain a safe work environment by enforcing strict adherence to OSHA guidelines and company policies.
• Collaborate closely with sales department to address any issues related to product availability or shipment delays.
• Collaborate closely with the national operations team to insure efficiency and uniformity across all locations.
• Foster a positive workplace culture that motivated employees to perform their best while maintaining high morale.
• Conduct Cycle Counts of inventory levels to ensure accuracy, identifying discrepancies for swift resolution.
• Oversee upkeep of equipment and physical condition of warehouse.
• Created a proposal for software implementation to increase shipment accuracy and efficiency specific to the warehouses that will not receive the WMS.

• Manage all warehouse employees and assist in all aspects of shipping and receiving.
• Manage all inventory levels and organization of 3rd party clients such as but not limited to Waffle House, Mitsubishi, Aaron’s, Brandsmart, and Arby’s.
• Implemented bar code scanning to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
• Cleaned and maintained 100,00 sq ft warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
• Oversaw upkeep of equipment and physical condition of warehouse, identifying and ordering needed repairs, renovations, and replacements.
• Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
• Redesigned warehouse layout to accommodate new equipment, maximize space utilization, and optimize processes.
• Evaluated supplies and product inventory to check for quality and quantity issues and returned unacceptable materials to vendors.
• Built motivated warehouse team to consistently accomplish operations goals and exceed performance targets.
• Developed and implemented policy and procedure updates to improve workflow and productivity.

• Managed all logistics for key account including Walmart, Michael's, Hobby Lobby, and Joann’s Fabric including direct to store international ocean freight as well as DSV online fulfilment.
• Expert in Walmart packaging, supply chain, and vendor compliance.
• Sourced carriers, built relationships and negotiated prices for air freight, ocean freight, truck load/ LTL and parcel services.
• Partnered with brokers and promptly provided all customs documentation and ISF Filing information.
• Created and implemented all shipping and receiving processes.
• Implemented bin location software and process for over 2,000 SKUs.
• Expert data sourcing and report generating for upper management.
• Skilled in operating and configuring Axxess Data base for data alteration and report generation.
• Worked with Sales Team to maintain healthy Turn Over Ratio for new and existing products.
• Purchased new products and oversaw all inventory stocking and availability.
• Coordinated paperwork, updated spreadsheets and maintained permanent records.

Reference:

Laura Mooney: Director of Sales

Phone: (908) 656-2666

• Devised and constructed the layout of a 20,000 square foot warehouse including pallet racks, shipping stations and supplies.
• Ensured all orders were shipped in a timely manner while keeping costs low.
• Created and implemented a shipping strategy for over 1,700 orders in a 2 day window for a Good Morning America product launch.
• Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe or ineffective practices.
• Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
• Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.

Reference:

Donna Boldt - Owner and President

(770) 335-2155

• Traveled to the 4 location across the southeast and performed all warehouse duties.
• Forklift certified.
• Warehouse safety training.
• Managed hazardous materials.
• ERP software expertise.

Reference:

Jim Boldt - CEO

(678) 429-5210

• Set up and tear down for formal events.
• Assisted operations manager with planning of routine operations and special projects.
• Solved problems timely and effectively, ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Managed and maintained interior and exterior facility with weekly upkeep.
• Efficiently picking and packing design elements into trucks and vans based on data provided by management.

Reference:

Sean Langan - Operations Manager

(678) 600-3627