James Winston
Memphis,TN
Summary
Seeking to hold onto a supervisory position while applying leadership abilities to inspire employees and production teams to boost output and accomplish company goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supervisor of Distribution Operations
United States Postal Office
01.2021 - Current
- Reviewed established business practices and improved processes to reduce expenses.
- Improved operational efficiency by recruiting and developing top talent to drive growth initiatives.
- Implemented comprehensive contingency plans to maintain smooth operations during peak periods or unexpected disruptions.
- Identified and solved complex strategy to save 100 million.
- Responsible for a minimum of 25 employees per supervising shift.
Distribution Team Leader
Milwaukee Tools
06.2019 - 07.2021
- Spearheaded process improvement initiatives, resulting in streamlined workflows and increased operational efficiency.
- Reviewed freight invoices for discrepancies, ensuring accurate payment processing and preventing overcharges from vendors.
- Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
- Implemented fair and consistent practices in compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Implemented safety protocols that reduced workplace accidents, fostering a safer work environment for all team members.
Natural Gas Technician
Memphis Light Gas & Water
07.2016 - 06.2019
- Minimized downtime for clients by swiftly troubleshooting issues and restoring normal operations as quickly as possible.
- Implemented preventive maintenance schedules that significantly reduced instances of equipment failure or malfunction.
- Implemented preventative maintenance programs various types gas systems reduce likelihood breakdowns prolong lifespan assets.
- Conducted comprehensive leak detection tests to identify potential hazards before they escalated into significant issues.
Service Technician
AT&T
06.2007 - 07.2016
- Explained diagnostic findings to customers and outlined repair or service options.
- Provided technical support and maintenance services for range of computer hardware and software.
- Responded to problems reported by customers by troubleshooting and resolving hardware and software issues.
- Liaised with internal departments to optimize productivity and efficiency.
- Inspected equipment to diagnose operational issues.
Education
Certificate - Data Scientist
IBM
Los Angeles, CA12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Engineering Technology
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN01.2007
Skills
- Quality Management
- Supply chain management software
- Cost Analysis
- Safety Management
- Strategic Planning
Certification
- OSHA 10 Construction
- OSHA 10 safety Preparedness
- Sigma
- IBM Data Certification
- Microsoft Office(Outlook)
Timeline
Supervisor of Distribution Operations
United States Postal Office
01.2021 - Current
Distribution Team Leader
Milwaukee Tools
06.2019 - 07.2021
Natural Gas Technician
Memphis Light Gas & Water
07.2016 - 06.2019
Service Technician
AT&T
06.2007 - 07.2016
Certificate - Data Scientist
IBM
Bachelor of Science - Engineering Technology
University of Memphis