Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Languages
Timeline
Manager
Julian Ellis

Julian Ellis

Summary

Experienced in quality assurance methodologies, ensuring product integrity and compliance. Utilizes problem-solving skills to identify and rectify defects efficiently. Strong understanding of process improvement techniques and quality standards. Professional in system operations, ensuring operational efficiency and reliability. Adept at identifying and resolving system issues while collaborating with team members. Recognized for adaptability and achieving consistent results through effective communication and problem-solving skills.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Quality Assurance

Sam's Club Distribution Center
07.2024 - Current
  • Lead quality assurance for inbound and outbound operations, training associates and improving picking, packing, and shipping processes.
  • Conduct routine audits to ensure inventory accuracy and compliance with company standards.
  • Partners with robotics and systems teams (Grey Orange) to optimize productivity and meet quotas.
  • Improve warehouse flow by overseeing pallet replenishment, cycle counts, damage management, and hold releases.
  • This contributed to a 15% improvement in error rates and 10% increase in on-time shipments by enhancing QA processes and collaborating with robotics and systems teams

Manager

Ellis & Sanders LLC
06.2022 - Current
  • Built a client base of 400+ and generated $500,000+ in sales within 2 years.
  • Recruited, trained, and supervised 30+ associates, developing high-potential talent and promoting internal leaders.
  • Managed hardware/software installation for inventory tracking and logistics systems.
  • Designed plans, schedules, and delivery routes to maximize efficiency and meet client deadlines.
  • Implemented continuous improvement initiatives, reducing delivery errors by 25% and improving customer satisfaction

Warehouse Lead

Saddle Creek
10.2018 - 06.2022
  • Managed warehouse floor operations, ensuring productivity, safety, and KPI achievement.
  • Scheduled and delegated daily tasks to meet production goals.
  • Utilized WMS, MicroStrategy, and SAP for shipping, receiving, and inventory management.
  • Led stock control and replenishment strategies, improving order accuracy and minimizing shrinkage.
  • Trained and coached new hires, improving retention and performance.

Division Leader Life Agent

Primerica Financial Services
04.2017 - 10.2018
  • Developed client relationships, explained policy details, and facilitated claims processing.
  • Achieved top agent performance ranking in the Atlanta region.
  • Implemented data-driven strategies to optimize financial planning services offered to clients.
  • Established performance metrics to evaluate team effectiveness and drive continuous improvement efforts.

Project Manager Specialist

MAC Construction
05.2015 - 05.2016
  • Managed property preservation projects for 300+ properties; negotiated contracts up to $1.5M.
  • Coordinated with contractors, ensured on-time delivery, and met client expectations.

Supply Specialist/ Inventory Control

Bravo Company, US Army
01.2008 - 02.2010
  • Supervised a team of 4 soldiers, overseeing $50M+ in assets during deployment.
  • Maintained 100% accountability of sensitive property and managed large-scale inventory systems.
  • Led compliance, audit processes, and reporting, ensuring adherence to federal standards.
  • Developed and implemented supply chain strategies to optimize procurement efficiency.
  • Led training sessions for new staff on best practices in inventory control and logistics.

Education

Associate's Degree - Business Management

Atlanta Technical College

Diploma - General Studies

Hallie Turner Private High School

Google Advanced Data Analytics Capstone

Courser

Skills

  • Warehouse management
  • Talent management
  • Quality assurance evaluations
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Safety standards implementation
  • Cross-departmental collaboration

  • Operating system expertise
  • Document organization
  • Cycle counting
  • Material handling
  • Data analysis and reporting
  • Order picking

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 10 staff members.
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Collaborated with team of 10 in the development of Grey orange and cycle count.

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Quality Assurance

Sam's Club Distribution Center
07.2024 - Current

Manager

Ellis & Sanders LLC
06.2022 - Current

Warehouse Lead

Saddle Creek
10.2018 - 06.2022

Division Leader Life Agent

Primerica Financial Services
04.2017 - 10.2018

Project Manager Specialist

MAC Construction
05.2015 - 05.2016

Supply Specialist/ Inventory Control

Bravo Company, US Army
01.2008 - 02.2010

Google Advanced Data Analytics Capstone

Courser

Associate's Degree - Business Management

Atlanta Technical College

Diploma - General Studies

Hallie Turner Private High School