Donovan Welcome
Ocala
Summary
A dedicated and driven leader with a proven track record in logistics, seeking an opportunity to contribute expertise and optimize warehouse and logistics operations for a strong company. With a strong background in logistics, brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and drive cost savings. Passion for the industry fuels commitment to delivering exceptional results and exceeding organizational goals. Catalyst for your company's success in enhancing warehouse and logistics operations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse and Logistics Manager
Green Thumb Industries
02.2023 - Current
- Execution of the operational strategy and tactical plan for the handling of raw packaging, grow materials, and finished goods
- Facilitate end-to-end process to minimize traceability gaps.Manage logistics and inventory controls picking/packing, dry storage working closely with departmental leaders ensuring wholesale objectives are accomplished on time and budget
- Monitor and communicate inventory accuracy between wholesale departments including, supply chain, and wholesale sales team
- Using Dutchie, Biotrack, Web Intergrated and ERP
- Partner with facility General Manager and other members of leadership team on budgeting; Analysis of facility data, including efficiency metrics, labor variance analysis, defect rates, cost drivers, volume, and capacity planning
- Ensure department is within compliance with the state Department of Health
- Also, make wholesale deliveries to dispensaries and raw materials pickups.
Logistics/Fleet Supervisor
Trulieve
04.2022 - 02.2023
- Supervise 30+ drivers on daily deliveries to over 85+ dispensaries
- Making sure all drivers are completely signing all manifest and loading vehicles safely and efficient
- Using SAP to enroll drivers for manifest usage
- Also, enrolling and tracking drivers with Samsara making sure deliveries and made in a safe and efficient manner
- Reporting attendance, issues, and other important information to manager and regional manager
- Plus, handling fleet maintenance on vans and box trucks
- Scheduling appointments and making sure all proper maintenance is performed to insure safe and operational vehicles
- Working side by side with the distribution team to ensure all products are transferred virtually and ready to ship the next morning.
Distribution/Logistics Manager
Trulieve
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Managed distribution and logistics team with coordinating, verifying, and delivering bulk shipments to delivery hubs
- Verified inventory using Biotrack and SAP for each shipment
- Making sure all duties were performed safe and efficient
- Worked directly and assisted labeling and packaging on keeping up with daily productivity
- Assisted in daily deliveries, driving cargo vans to ensure all products were deliver in a timely manner
- Monitored Samsara systems making sure drivers were in safe conditions and completing deliveries in timely a manner.
Delivery Driver
Harvest Health and Recreation
05.2019 - 10.2021
- Verified, picked up and delivered medical marijuana to dispensaries throughout Florida
- Trained new hires and assisted with daily maintenance on vehicles making sure they were safe and operational.
Driver Helper
CHENEY BROTHERS INC
08.2018 - 04.2019
- Assist drivers on the truck delivering freezer, cooler, and dry goods to restaurants
- Scan, sort, and dolly products to the proper location and provide good customer service.
Appliance Installer
Exclusive Enterprises
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Check appliances in the warehouse for serial numbers, model numbers, and damage
- Load appliances onto a 26ft box truck for delivery
- Level refrigerators, adjust doors and connect water lines to water pipe for ice maker and water dispensers, using hand tools
- Observe and test operations of appliances, such as refrigerators, washers, and dryers, and initial installation adjustments accordingly
- Advise customers regarding use and care of appliance and provide them with all information on use of appliance as well as any important service numbers.
Electronic Associate
Lockheed Martin
03.2017 - 01.2018
- Build and assemble units used my the Military
- Also provided technical guidance to lower level technicians.
Courier
Gill Logistics
02.2015 - 10.2016
- Transported medical specimens and packages between multiple medical lab facilities
- Courier
Medifleet
09.2012 - 02.2015
- Transported medical specimens and packages between multiple medical lab facilities.
Education
Diploma -
Forest High School
Ocala, FL2006
Skills
- Courier
- Lawn Care
- Box Truck
- Driving
- Management
- Warehouse distribution
- Transportation management
- Transportation planning
- Inventory management
- Logistics
- Inventory Control
- Supply Chain
- Team Management
- Shipping & Receiving
- Warehouse Supervisor Experience
- Landscape Maintenance
- Cost accounting (1 year)
- SAP
- ERP Systems
- Warehouse Management
- Pricing
- Order Picking
- Computer Networking
- Budgeting
- Quality Assurance
- Delivery Driver Experience
- Packaging
- Mowing
- Process Improvement
Additional Information
- Certifications and Licenses , Valid Drivers License
Timeline
Warehouse and Logistics Manager
Green Thumb Industries
02.2023 - Current
Logistics/Fleet Supervisor
Trulieve
04.2022 - 02.2023
Distribution/Logistics Manager
Trulieve
10.2021 - 04.2022
Delivery Driver
Harvest Health and Recreation
05.2019 - 10.2021
Driver Helper
CHENEY BROTHERS INC
08.2018 - 04.2019
Appliance Installer
Exclusive Enterprises
06.2018 - 08.2018
Electronic Associate
Lockheed Martin
03.2017 - 01.2018
Courier
Gill Logistics
02.2015 - 10.2016
Medifleet
09.2012 - 02.2015
Diploma -
Forest High School
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