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Joshua Payne

Joshua Payne

Clovis,CA

Summary

Experienced professional with broad background in operations, logistics, inventory management and strategy development. Enthusiastic team player dedicated to achieving difficult objectives in fast paced environments.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Manager, Dock Manager, Area Manager

Amazon
10.2019 - Current
  • Leads a team of five salaried managers and 450+ hourly associates processing more than a million units into inventory during peak seasons and achieved the building's top TPH 10 out of 12 months in 2023.
  • Implements policy, training and professional mentoring to build FAT1's top performing inbound shift, the only shift to consistently perform above 100% to operational plans while maintaining the building's lowest safety leadership index
  • Served as President of the FAT1 Warrior's Association, organizing veteran events including: volunteer restoration/cleaning at the Castle Air Museum with $25K in donations, the California 9/11 Memorial with 10K in donations and an Amazon veteran recruitment event with 28K in donations

Logistics Solutions Manager

HNRY Logistics/YRCW
09.2018 - 09.2019
  • Managed all large accounts in the west region collectively totaling more than $475k a month in revenue
  • Provided nation-wide market analysis and competitive rates while overseeing the booking of trucks and troubleshooting late/broken down trucks
  • Coached and coordinated the full truckload sales efforts of 140 account executives in YRC's three subsidiary companies (Holland, New Penn and Reddaway)

Screenwriter

Freelance
07.2017 - 09.2018
  • Undertook an ambitious writing regime researching and completing two feature film screenplays portraying the reality of terrorism and humanitarian issues in the Middle East

Military Intelligence Officer/Foreign Area Officer

U.S. Army
05.2006 - 07.2017
  • Managed contracts in excess of $15M, controlled costs, oversaw budgets, coordinated logistics, and organized high-profile events on behalf of the U.S. Government in Kyrgyzstan
  • Mentored and trained a headquarters company overseeing the moral, health and welfare of 245 soldiers and $32M worth of equipment
  • Awarded the Bronze Star in Afghanistan for directing the intelligence operations for a 450-man cavalry squadron
  • Key Positions: Kyrgyzstan Country Director (CENTCOM); Company Commander; Battalion Intelligence Officer

Education

Master of Science - International Affairs And Global Enterprise

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
08.2016

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
05.2006

Skills

  • Facility & inventory management
  • Training/policy development
  • Logistics management
  • Strategic planning
  • Conflict resolution
  • Leadership & team building

Timeline

Operations Manager, Dock Manager, Area Manager

Amazon
10.2019 - Current

Logistics Solutions Manager

HNRY Logistics/YRCW
09.2018 - 09.2019

Screenwriter

Freelance
07.2017 - 09.2018

Military Intelligence Officer/Foreign Area Officer

U.S. Army
05.2006 - 07.2017

Master of Science - International Affairs And Global Enterprise

University of Utah

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Arizona State University
Joshua Payne