LaTresha White
Lorena,TX
Summary
Dynamic HR and logistics professional with over 14 years of experience in leading teams and optimizing operations across military, manufacturing, and corporate environments. Expertise in streamlining HR workflows, managing logistics and service delivery, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Proven ability to supervise teams, coach staff, and drive process improvements while fostering high-performance cultures that enhance efficiency and employee engagement. Committed to delivering strategic solutions that align organizational goals with operational excellence.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Logistics Coordinator
Allied Steel Buildings
03.2025 - 08.2025
- Requested and evaluated freight rates to support accurate budgeting and cost-effective transportation planning.
- Strategically coordinated logistics operations, including scheduling, loading, and delivery, while collaborating with various service providers to ensure timely and efficient shipment movement.
- Addressed customer inquiries and directed clients to appropriate internal channels, ensuring high levels of service and responsiveness.
- Responded to supplier inquiries and facilitated communication with relevant departments to maintain smooth vendor relationships.
- Reviewed packing lists, loading reports, and shipping documentation for accuracy and compliance with shipping standards.
- Managed distribution and shipment budgets, monitoring expenses to ensure alignment with financial goals.
- Monitored and tracked shipments to ensure adherence to customer schedules and service commitments.
- Supported additional logistics-related functions and special projects, demonstrating adaptability and cross-functional collaboration.
- Coordinated logistics operations to streamline supply chain processes and enhance efficiency.
- Developed and maintained relationships with vendors to ensure timely delivery of materials.
Shipping Supervisor
Cargill
10.2021 - 12.2024
- Directly operate and supervise the operation of the shipping line and leads all staff in the shift. Uses computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems.
- Monitored and analyzed employee leave data, identifying trends and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency and compliance.
- Collaborated with, HR, and payroll teams to ensure the accurate administration of leave requests and benefit payments, facilitating seamless operations across departments.
- Analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and enhance warehouse performance.
- Responsible for personnel decisions related to hiring, performance and disciplinary actions for your direct reports. Spend time completing the same tasks as employees on your team.
- Coordinate appropriate transport schedules, methods and routes, analyze and project transportation costs. Printing BOL’s for Trucks and closing out bills for receiving. Develops policies and procedures that establish standards.
- Oversee distribution of center activities. Handled the storage and movement of materials and finished goods, including shipping and receiving, warehousing, filling orders, controlling inventory, handling records, and dispatching.
- Ensure shipments and inventory transactions are accurate and recorded in a timely manner.
- Supervised daily shipping operations, ensuring timely dispatch and adherence to safety protocols.
Retention NCO, Equal Opportunity, 92A Logistical Specialist
U.S. Army
11.2007 - 11.2021
- Skilled and meticulous Retention Specialist with an exceptional record of strong customer service. Provide prospective candidates with all the appropriate information and guidance prior to and throughout the military enlistment process.
- Analyzed personnel trends to inform leadership decisions regarding workforce management and policy updates, reducing compliance risks and enhancing operational efficiency.
- Develop and implement annual budgets while maintaining cost-containment measures to reduce cost and increase productivity.
- Advised employees on career progression, training opportunities, and benefits; collaborated with leadership to improve retention and workforce engagement.
- Investigated workplace concerns and facilitated resolution of harassment/discrimination complaints; conducted DEI training and ensured compliance with federal employment laws.
- Designed and coordinated professional development and technical training programs for 800 personnel; led weekly leadership training sessions and tracked compliance across 5 business units.
- Resourced and facilitated leadership programs, onboarding, and professional development opportunities; coached employees to improve performance and career growth.
- Oversaw logistics and HR support for large-scale projects and deployments, maintaining accountability for $13.7M in assets while streamlining processes to reduce backlogs by 30%.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment, vehicles, and facilities to ensure compliance with Army standards and safety regulations, maintaining operational readiness and accountability.
- Developed and implemented retention strategies to enhance soldier engagement and commitment.
Education
MBA - Human Resource Management
Texas A&M University Central Texas
Killeen, TX12-2025
Bachelor's - Liberal Studies/Human Resource Management
Texas A & M University Central Texas
Killeen, TX05-2021
Certified Production Technician - Safety, Quality Practices & Measurement
Washburn Institute of Technology
05.2021
Skills
- MS Office O365
- Google Workspace
- SOP Development
- Time management
- Leadership Qualities
- Effective communication
- Kronos
- Employee Engagement
- Team Building & Development
- Data Analysis
- Employee Relations and Guidance
- Team Leadership and Training
- Confidential Information Management
- Case Resolution & Intake
- Computer Networking
- Purchasing
- Operations Management
- SAP
- Inventory management
- Process Improvement
- Secret Clearance
- Analytical problem-solving
Certification
- Strategic Human Resources Management, 2025-05-01
- OSHA Specialist in Safety & Health General Industry
- Organizational Supply, 2019-05-01
- Equipment Records Parts Specialist, 2016-01-01
- Warehouse Operations, 2015-12-01
Timeline
Logistics Coordinator
Allied Steel Buildings
03.2025 - 08.2025
Shipping Supervisor
Cargill
10.2021 - 12.2024
Retention NCO, Equal Opportunity, 92A Logistical Specialist
U.S. Army
11.2007 - 11.2021
Certified Production Technician - Safety, Quality Practices & Measurement
Washburn Institute of Technology
MBA - Human Resource Management
Texas A&M University Central Texas
Bachelor's - Liberal Studies/Human Resource Management
Texas A & M University Central Texas
Military Service
United States Army, SGT(E-5)
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