DONALD FERREN
Hemet,CA
Summary
With a strong work ethic and over 20 years of education and experience, dedicated to delivering daily service, driving growth, and maximizing profits through effective leadership, rapid production, streamlined procedures, and a strong focus on safety. Extensive experience as a site or plant worker showcasing senior management expertise in logistics, production, and operations while supervising plant operations. Shaped into an independent employee, capable leader, and valuable team player. Knowledgeable [Desired Position] with a solid background in retail operations and customer service ensuring accurate transactions and fostering positive customer interactions. Excels in efficiently managing high-volume transactions and promptly resolving issues. Possesses exceptional skills in cash handling and effective communication.
Overview
55
55
years of professional experience
Work History
Cashier
The Home Depot
03.2022 - 11.2024
- Dependable full-time retail cashier, providing fast reliable service daily at individual retail cashier station
- Also frequently worked as cashier at the Pro-desk with contractors and professionals to process orders
- Worked 6am–2:30p daily including all weekends and holidays
Production
FedEx Supply Chain
07.2019 - 07.2020
- Provided operational production of Phillips Inc
- Extensive product line for both individual and commercial orders in every area of operations including production, line lead, clerical, and training, to provide rapid and high-quality products
Operation, Production & Auditor
Ryder Integrated Logistics
09.2017 - 06.2019
- Provided fulfillment of online Phillips Inc
- Products for both individual and commercial orders
- Used Ryder tracking program MOVAL to monitor daily trucking shipments
- Executed special projects including line lead, for the Operation Manager
Operation and Production
Amazon Warehouses
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Worked in 2 warehouse locations
- Packaged outgoing orders in distribution warehouse
- In staging warehouse inventoried supplies, verified count, organized incoming shipments from suppliers to be sent to fulfillment locations
Managerial Consultant
Ferren & Associates
08.1989 - 12.2015
- Financial consultant for small business
- Evaluated client needs and expectations, establishing clear goals for each consulting engagement.
- Liaised with customers, management, and sales team to better understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to successfully deliver comprehensive solutions for clients.
- Identified areas of improvement for clients'' operations, implementing targeted solutions to increase productivity.
General Manager
Star-Kist Foods Inc.
07.1969 - 07.1989
- Senior Manager in several areas including plant management, operations, procurement/purchasing, product development, financial planning, budgeting and product management
- 20 years
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Managed budget development, forecasting, and financial reporting processes to track progress towards organizational objectives accurately.
- Negotiated with suppliers to secure better pricing, reducing operational costs while maintaining product quality.
Education
MBA - Entrepreneurship
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CAGraduate -
The Home Depot University of Leadership
BBA - Business Management
Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CABachelor of Science - Economics
Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CASkills
- Cash management skills
- Plant management
- Inventory management
- Financial record management
- Workforce manager
- Operational leadership
- Accounting principles
- Employee development
- Effective team collaboration
- Exceptional customer service
- Cash management expertise
- Inventory management
Timeline
Cashier
The Home Depot
03.2022 - 11.2024
Production
FedEx Supply Chain
07.2019 - 07.2020
Operation, Production & Auditor
Ryder Integrated Logistics
09.2017 - 06.2019
Operation and Production
Amazon Warehouses
01.2016 - 01.2017
Managerial Consultant
Ferren & Associates
08.1989 - 12.2015
Graduate -
The Home Depot University of Leadership
MBA - Entrepreneurship
University of Southern California
BBA - Business Management
Loyola Marymount University
Bachelor of Science - Economics
Loyola Marymount University
General Manager
Star-Kist Foods Inc.
07.1969 - 07.1989