Joshua Babcock
Puyallup,WA
Summary
Focused professional knowledgeable about devising innovative solutions to diverse business concerns and goals. Strategic and forward-thinking leader with self-motivated and tactical mindset. Excellent relationship-building and critical thinking skills with determined and decisive nature. Oversees warehouse operations to meet continuous internal and customer needs. Well-coordinated and decisive leader with expertise in program management, team building and performance optimization. Solid history of success in developing and maintaining best practices for successful high-volume fulfillment and supply chain management. Goal-oriented Manager delivering practical strategies to drive productivity, personnel retainment and process optimization. Excels in creative problem solving on complex operational issues. Proven success providing leadership to teams of 120+. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Sr Supervisor
Columbia Distributing
Kent, WA
01.2021 - Current
- As a Warehouse Supervisor, I manage the day-to-day activities of the night shift warehouse workers
- The position requires strong leadership and management skills
- This role is vital to the operation of the warehouse
- Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise, instruct, and train employees on daily execution of night Warehouse logistics
- Assist with and provide information and feedback regarding personnel issues including hiring, training, evaluation, management, disciplining, and following up on warehouse team concerns
- Communicate shift activities in a clear and appropriate manner to management and team leads
- Adhere to all state liquor laws and regulations
- Supervise and monitor productivity levels, efficiency flow, and direct corrective action as needed
- Supervise and monitor inventory controls, product rotation, damage, spoils, and returns as it pertains to my area of responsibility
MBA Student
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
01.2020 - Current
- Gained invaluable experience in improving care delivery by developing collaborative relations with all levels of hospital and medical staff, including doctors, specialists, and nurses
- Assisted in reviewing and monitoring hospital budget, including analysis of medical expenditures and cost overruns
- Cultivated solid exposure of latest governmental, agency, and healthcare association mandates and policies
- Familiar with organizing and maintaining patient healthcare record system, including medical billing.
General Manager
Buddy's Home Furnishings
Lakewood, WA
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Oversee comprehensive routine operations of the store, spearheading turnaround of an entity that had previously lost $18K per month, into a profitable location that generated revenue
- Coordinate leadership and staff development for associates, ensuring consistent operations and establishing standard operating procedures
- Provide excellent customer service while building sincere relationships with clients
- Recognized as Store of the Month for June, in first full month at this location
- Went on to win Store of the Month three times in the next 12 months.
Store Manager
Dollar Tree
Tacoma, WA
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Directed effective staff to carry out daily operations of the store, increasing revenue and driving profits
- Coordinate store logistics, including talent acquisition, scheduling, and inventory management
- Trained and developed store associates to champion customer relations and maximize productivity
- Improved sales at this location by 20% within the first 60 days, capitalizing on outstanding training, back-room operations, and world-class customer service
- Consistently ranked as one of the top 50 managers in terms of labor control, cash management, district fundraising, and sales.
Mentor Manager
CashAmerica
Bremerton, WA
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Coordinated all talent management for the organization including training, placement, and performance evaluations of all new store managers in Washington
- Demonstrated excellence in leading turnaround operations, optimizing merchandising, and talent acquisition
- Engaged in routine travel, effectively aiding in the opening of new stores
- Increased institutional effectiveness, leading training for all employees in the state of Washington
- Led an effective $500K remodel of Bremerton and Renton locations
- Increased sales from $65K per month to $100K each month
- Reduced shrink to less than 4% of sales, 50% less than established standards.
Store Manager
CashAmerica
Bremerton, WA
01.2009 - 01.2015
- Led an effective store to rank among the top 10% of the company, successfully controlling operations in the areas of labor control, cash control, district fundraising, loan balance, and sales
- Championed process improvement, improving overall operational efficiency
- Capitalized analysing traffic patterns, optimizing scheduling and logistics, and transformational leadership
- Maximized organizational effectiveness, leading detailed training exercises for more than 40 crew members
- Consistently reduced shrinkage, simultaneously boosting sales and operating income
- Developed high functioning teams, while reducing employee turnover
- Implemented Lean Inventory Management system for district stores.
Education
Masters Degree - Business Administration
Western Governors University
Bachelors Degree - Business Administration
Western Governors University
Associate of Supervision and Management Degree - undefined
South Seattle College
Certificate in Personnel Management and Supervision and Management - undefined
South Seattle College
Skills
Operational Managementundefined
Timeline
Warehouse Sr Supervisor
Columbia Distributing
01.2021 - Current
MBA Student
Western Governors University
01.2020 - Current
General Manager
Buddy's Home Furnishings
01.2017 - 01.2019
Store Manager
Dollar Tree
01.2016 - 01.2017
Mentor Manager
CashAmerica
01.2013 - 01.2015
Store Manager
CashAmerica
01.2009 - 01.2015
Masters Degree - Business Administration
Western Governors University
Bachelors Degree - Business Administration
Western Governors University
Associate of Supervision and Management Degree - undefined
South Seattle College
Certificate in Personnel Management and Supervision and Management - undefined
South Seattle College
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