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Josh Coleman

Hustonville,KY

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience at VF Outdoor Distribution, excelling in training and mentoring teams. Proven expertise in incident management and performance tuning, optimizing backup infrastructure and enhancing operational efficiency. Strong relationship-building skills foster collaboration and drive continuous improvement in fast-paced environments.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Back-up Lead Forklift Operator/ Forklift Trainer

VF Outdoor Distribution
07.2024 - 05.2025
  • Managed vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery of hardware and software resources necessary for optimal backup infrastructure performance.
  • Optimized storage capacity utilization with effective data deduplication techniques.
  • Provided support during actual disaster recovery events, leading the team in executing established protocols efficiently.
  • Trained junior staff on best practices in data backup and recovery, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.

Warehouse Forklift Operator

VF Outdoor Distribution
09.2020 - 07.2024
  • Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
  • Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.
  • Worked with racking systems and loaded or unloaded pallets, pulling and placing pallets on or off of vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically.
  • Received products using frequency scanners, unloaded shipments from trucks and fulfilled and organized orders to streamline customer delivery processes.

Cart Manager

Walmart
03.2019 - 09.2020
  • Managed relationships with vendors supplying carts, negotiating contracts that ensured quality products at competitive prices.
  • Established guidelines for safe cart usage, reducing incidents involving customers and employees alike.
  • Improved safety standards by regularly inspecting carts for damages and addressing potential hazards.
  • Collected and returned all hand baskets and shopping carts to proper place for new customer use.
  • Regularlly disinfected carts preventing spread of disease.

CAP 2 Associate

Walmart
07.2016 - 03.2018
  • Maintained clean, safe work environment by managing trash, sweeping and performing other cleaning processes.
  • Exceeded individual performance expectations while actively contributing to overall CAP 2 team success.
  • Collaborated with fellow associates from other departments to ensure proper product placement according to planograms.
  • Aided in maintaining a positive workplace atmosphere through open communication and active engagement with colleagues at all levels of the organization.

Cart Attendant

Walmart
03.2015 - 07.2016
  • Optimized storage areas for efficient cart organization, enabling quick access during peak hours.
  • Monitored customer feedback regarding cart availability and cleanliness, making necessary improvements as needed.
  • Implemented a system for repairing damaged carts, prolonging their lifespan and reducing replacement costs.
  • Streamlined cart retrieval processes for improved customer satisfaction and increased productivity.
  • Conducted employee training on proper cart handling techniques, resulting in fewer accidents and injuries.

Education

High School Diploma -

Lincoln County High School
Stanford, KY
05-2014

Skills

  • Problem resolution
  • Training and mentoring
  • System monitoring
  • Incident management
  • Performance tuning
  • Attention to detail
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Decision-making
  • Relationship building
  • Team building
  • Task delegation
  • Public speaking

Accomplishments

  • Achieved proper training by completing testing with proper care and people skills.
  • Collaborated with team of 20 in the development of Line management and product dispersal .
  • Achieved quick product movement through effectively helping with task management and efficient dispersal of product

Certification

  • Certified Forklift Trainer, Crown - 6/2026
  • Licensed Stand-up Forklift Operator - 3/2027
  • Train-the-Trainer for Forklift Training - 6/2026

Timeline

Back-up Lead Forklift Operator/ Forklift Trainer

VF Outdoor Distribution
07.2024 - 05.2025

Warehouse Forklift Operator

VF Outdoor Distribution
09.2020 - 07.2024

Cart Manager

Walmart
03.2019 - 09.2020

CAP 2 Associate

Walmart
07.2016 - 03.2018

Cart Attendant

Walmart
03.2015 - 07.2016

High School Diploma -

Lincoln County High School

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