Laquader Gates
Orangeburg,SC
Summary
Operations Manager with a decade of experience driving efficiency and productivity in fast-paced environments. Achieved a 12% increase in operational efficiency through streamlined processes and trained over 100 staff, enhancing team performance and adherence to safety standards.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
Pet Supplies Plus Distribution
Orangeburg, South Carolina
04.2025 - Current
- Supervised, trained, scheduled, and evaluated receiving staff, assigning workloads and ensuring compliance with Standard Operating Procedures to enhance team performance.
- Directed daily receiving operations, unloading trucks, sorting freight, and routing materials to departments or storage locations to maintain workflow efficiency.
- Updated Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) for real-time inventory visibility and participated in cycle counts to support accurate inventory management.
- Inspect incoming shipments for damage, verify quantities against shipping documents (packing slips, invoices, and bills of lading), and report discrepancies or non-conforming items
Area Manager
Amazon
West Columbia, South Carolina
10.2020 - 03.2025
- Oversaw daily operations across multiple locations, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Led cross-functional teams to streamline operations, resulting in a 12% increase in efficiency
- Developed and executed training programs for over 100 employees, improving team performance and productivity
- Utilized data analytics to identify process bottlenecks, implementing solutions that reduced turnaround time by 13%
- Facilitated regular team meetings to enhance communication and alignment on operational objectives.
Education
High School -
Calhoun County High School
St. Matthews, SC05-2008
Skills
- Operations Management
- Supply chain management
- Logistics
- Warehouse management
- Process Improvement
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Problem-solving
- Leadership
Timeline
Operations Manager
Pet Supplies Plus Distribution
04.2025 - Current
Area Manager
Amazon
10.2020 - 03.2025
High School -
Calhoun County High School