Gary Baker
Ice Cream Manufacturing
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Dynamic logistics professional with proven expertise at Ben & Jerry's in inventory management and shipping documentation. Recognized for optimizing stock control processes and enhancing team collaboration. Adept at problem-solving and load planning, consistently ensuring timely deliveries and exceptional operational efficiency. Committed to fostering a supportive work environment while achieving organizational goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Logistics Specialist
Ben & Jerry's
Waterbury, VT
05.2022 - Current
- Manage inventory control of all ice cream process ingredients for tracking stock levels, reducing waste and improving logistics area organization.
- Coordinate with production to ensure consistent delivery/use/removal of ingredients, maintaining strong communication and minimizing delays.
- Ship and Receive both outbound loads of ice cream and inbound loads of all ice cream process ingredients relevant to making ice cream.
- Handle high-volume paperwork and collaborate with production to ensure smooth run times and reslove any issues or problems.
- Trained new team members on best practices in logistics operations, fostering a supportive work culture that prioritized teamwork and collaboration.
Special Events Coordinator
St. Michael's College
Winooski, VT
01.2008 - 02.2023
- Designed/ set up event layouts that maximized available space while maintaining a visually pleasing aesthetic.
- Provided exceptional on-site support during events, addressing issues promptly and professionally.
- Implemented creative solutions for venue challenges, optimizing space usage and enhancing the overall guest experience.
- Planned and set up in excess of 2750 events per yr ranging from freshman dance/dinner of 500+/- students every August to graduation every May with 2000 guests with extra attention to detail and everything in between big or small by maintaining a roster of available personnel and reliable service providers.
Route Sales Driver
Ben&Jerry's
Waterbury, VT
12.2002 - 09.2007
Sold,Marketed Ben&Jerry's ice cream to Businesses,Restaurants,Grocery stores across VT,NY
Education
Harwood Union High School
Moretown, VTAssociate Of Business Administration - Accounting And Finance
Saint Michael's College
Winooski, VTCertification
CDL(Commercial Driver's License)Class B w/Passenger Endorsement & Class A Training
Fork Lift Certified/Motorized Pallet Jacks/
Electric Surfer Operation
60 FT Lift Certified
Confined Space Certified
HAZMAT Certified
First Aid/Advanced CPR Certified
Timeline
Logistics Specialist
Ben & Jerry's
05.2022 - Current
Special Events Coordinator
St. Michael's College
01.2008 - 02.2023
Route Sales Driver
Ben&Jerry's
12.2002 - 09.2007
Associate Of Business Administration - Accounting And Finance
Saint Michael's College
Harwood Union High School
Skills
Warehouse operations
Invoicing and shipping documentation
Inventory management
Load planning
Problem-solving
Materials handling
Available stock control
Punctual and dependable
Computer-based inventory system
Daily use of SAP EWM as well as other Ben&Jerry's/Unilever/Magnum software (ERP)
Critical decision-making
Inventory control
Shipping
HAZMAT Spill Control
2022 Unsung Hero Award St .Michael's College
Nominated for this award by faculty/staff members. Received to recognize 12 yrs of dedication to higher education and making the St. Michael's College experience fullfilling for students/faculty/staff.
Martin Luther King Jr. humanitarian award
2015-Received for embodying the spirit, leadership and philosophy of Dr.King.