Dejuan Dance
Killeen,US
Summary
Material handler with over 6 years of experience in inventory management and team leadership at Tesla, recognized for streamlining processes and enhancing productivity. Adept at training and onboarding new associates, fostering a collaborative environment, and implementing innovative solutions to drive efficiency. Skilled in warehouse management, communication, and sourcing, with a proven track record of exceeding operational goals and promoting teamwork.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Inventory Specialist
Tesla Motors
Austin, Texas
01.2026 - Current
- Led inventory management initiatives to optimize stock levels and reduce excess inventory.
- Developed and implemented processes for accurate tracking of parts and materials across multiple facilities.
- Trained and mentored junior staff on inventory control best practices and systems usage.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline supply chain operations, improving overall efficiency.
- Enhanced inventory accuracy by conducting regular cycle counts and reconciling discrepancies.
- Prepared detailed reports on inventory levels and movement trends, providing valuable information for decision-making purposes.
- Recovered $500k+ worth of material for Model Y operations by locating material across multiple buildings and lines, identifying consumption issues, and resolving trailer and lineside misconfigurations.
- Managed multiple areas as lead to ensure effective role execution and sustained operational excellence.
Material Handler
Tesla
Austin, TX
10.2023 - 01.2026
- Streamlined inventory management processes, ensuring accurate stock levels and minimizing discrepancies, leading to improved operational efficiency.
- Trained and onboarded new associates, fostering teamwork and improving overall productivity within the first quarter of employment.
- Implemented better practices in material handling, significantly reducing handling times and optimizing workflow across the warehouse.
- Assisted colleagues in mastering the MFS system, promoting a collaborative atmosphere and boosting team efficiency.
- Monitored production material requirements, adjusting resources dynamically to meet delivery targets effectively.
- POC of multiple areas including dollywood and box pick.
- Shadowed different types of leads and developed many ways to lead a team and task delegate within multiple areas in the factory including but not limited to my own.
- Prevented team division and caused the deescalation of internal and external incidents.
- Implemented 5S protocols to maintain a clean workspace, resulting in marked improvements in safety compliance and operational efficiency.
Housekeeper
SSC Services for Education
Belton, TX
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Regularly stepped outside of my cleaning group to take care of other buildings
- Helped exceed company wide expectations within first 30 days
- Trained about 5 people in order to increase efficiency
Surveyor
Dynata
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Phone calls
Stocker/Logistics
Office Depot
Killeen, TX
09.2021 - 11.2021
In-Store Shopper
Walmart
Copperas Cove, TX
11.2020 - 03.2021
- Repeated 5-star reviews from customers
Teleperformance
Teleperformance
Killeen, TX
11.2019 - 01.2020
Dairy Queen Crew Member
Dairy Queen
Killeen, TX
02.2019 - 10.2019
Education
High school or equivalent - undefined
C E Ellison High School
Killeen, TXSkills
- Customer service
- Time management
- Cash Handling
- Typing
- Merchandising
- Store Management Experience
- Computer skills
- Logistics
- POS
- Data collection
- Operating Systems
- Android
- Java
- Active Directory
- Agile
- Google Docs
- Customer support
- Recruiting
- Search engines
- Materials handling
- Team Leadership
- Operational Efficiency
- Problem Solving
- Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Retail Sales
- Pallet Jack
- Inventory Control
- IOS
- Microsoft Windows
- Mac OS
- Linux
- SQL
- Machine learning
- Analysis skills
- Sourcing
- Conflict management
- Warehouse experience
- Inventory management
- Training Development
- Workflow Optimization
- Safety Compliance
- Process Improvement
Timeline
Inventory Specialist
Tesla Motors
01.2026 - Current
Material Handler
Tesla
10.2023 - 01.2026
Housekeeper
SSC Services for Education
05.2023 - 09.2023
Surveyor
Dynata
09.2022 - 03.2023
Stocker/Logistics
Office Depot
09.2021 - 11.2021
In-Store Shopper
Walmart
11.2020 - 03.2021
Teleperformance
Teleperformance
11.2019 - 01.2020
Dairy Queen Crew Member
Dairy Queen
02.2019 - 10.2019
High school or equivalent - undefined
C E Ellison High School