Jack Eckenrode
Bedford,TX
Summary
Experienced leader and business owner with a proven track record of guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic goals. Skilled in developing efficient processes, maintaining high standards, and aligning initiatives with organizational objectives. Recognized for a collaborative leadership style, strong operational focus, and unwavering commitment to excellence.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Freight Team Associate
Lowes Home Improvment
10.2024 - Current
- Verify documentation and condition of freight to assure quality standards are achieved.
- Help train new employees in safe practices and warehouse procedures.
- Drive forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
- Operate pallet jacks and forklifts to unload freight containers of varying weight and size.
- Improve warehouse efficiency by organizing and managing the freight team's daily tasks.
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless integration of freight operations within the company's overall supply chain process.
- Comply with company and legal requirements to maintain safe working environment.
- Enhance team performance by providing ongoing training, support, and feedback to associates.
- Verify quantity, condition and description of materials received by checking merchandise against packing list.
- Assist in receiving, stocking and distribution of merchandise.
- Collaborate with team members to resolve challenges and improve productivity.
- Lead by example, demonstrating strong work ethic and commitment to excellence in all tasks undertaken, inspiring team members to strive for their personal best while contributing positively towards the overall success of the organization.
Owner
Pinch A Penny Pool Patio Spa
09.2022 - Current
- Manage financial operations to ensure fiscal responsibility, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
- Enhance company profitability by reducing overhead costs and negotiating favorable contracts with suppliers.
- Constantly Improving team productivity with ongoing training and development programs, fostering culture of continuous improvement.
- Implement marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and attract new customers.
- Established a positive workplace culture that fostered employee engagement, collaboration, and loyalty.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Ongoing reduction of financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
- Ongoing implementation business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
- Streamlined operations to improve efficiency, enabling more time to be spent on strategic planning and decision making.
Skills
- Pallet jack operation
- Documentation verification
- Operations monitoring/management
- Business management
- Shipping and receiving
- Warehouse operations
- Quality management systems
- Team leadership
- Forklift certified
- Critical thinking
- Order picking and processing
- Inventory tracking and management
Certification
Residential Appliance Installer's License (RAIL)
Certified Pool Operator (CPO)
Forklift Certification
Order Picker Certification
Reach Truck Certification
Timeline
Freight Team Associate
Lowes Home Improvment
10.2024 - Current
Owner
Pinch A Penny Pool Patio Spa
09.2022 - Current