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John Strickland

Mobile,Alabama

Summary

Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Manager

Pace Runners Inc
06.2010 - Current
  • Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
  • Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to maximize customer satisfaction.
  • Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
  • Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
  • Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
  • Increased profit by streamlining operations.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
  • Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
  • Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.

Forklift Loader Operator

US Lumber
04.2009 - 05.2010
  • Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
  • Removed orders from storage, wrapped, and staged for shipments.
  • Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using [Skill] and [Technique].
  • Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
  • Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
  • Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
  • Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
  • Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.

Receiving Manager

Builders Resource
03.1994 - 04.2009
  • Unloaded, sorted and stored incoming merchandise.
  • Managed inbound receiving departments.
  • Managed shipping and receiving team, overseeing training, schedules and work assignments.
  • Verified deliveries against paperwork and contacted vendors to resolve discrepancies.
  • Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
  • Gathered and processed merchandise returns.
  • Organized storage areas to optimize materials movements and minimize labor hours.
  • Maintained accurate computer records of materials weights, bill amounts, and identified variances.
  • Divided and categorized cargo received and redirected shipments in response to customer requests.

Education

No Degree - Computer And Information Sciences

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

High School Diploma -

Wp Davidson High School
Mobile, AL

Skills

  • Policy and Procedure Implementation
  • Maintaining Compliance
  • Team Leadership
  • Inventory Control
  • Staff Training
  • Workflow Planning
  • Project Management
  • Client Relations
  • Management
  • Invoice Processing
  • Operation Monitoring
  • Warehouse Operations

Timeline

Operations Manager

Pace Runners Inc
06.2010 - Current

Forklift Loader Operator

US Lumber
04.2009 - 05.2010

Receiving Manager

Builders Resource
03.1994 - 04.2009

No Degree - Computer And Information Sciences

University of South Alabama

High School Diploma -

Wp Davidson High School

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