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Preston Taylor

Loganville ,GA

Summary

Proficient Logistics Manager with over three years of hands-on experience in the field. Adept at efficiently leading logistics teams at industry giants like Amazon and FedEx, consistently surpassing revenue targets to enhance customer service excellence. Proficient in formulating effective operational strategies, instilling robust work core values, and navigating and resolving intricate projects. Additionally, I possess two years of restaurant experience gained at Bojangles and Zaxby's, demonstrating my ability to perform under pressure, especially during peak hours, while consistently delivering exceptional customer service.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Logistics Manager

Amazon
08.2021 - 12.2023
  • Selected, trained and developed logistics personnel to achieve high-performing teams.
  • Managed logistics budgets and forecasting to achieve cost-effective operations.
  • Improved inventory accuracy by developing and implementing enhanced control systems.
  • Developed and implemented web-based tracking systems for improved monitoring.
  • Maintains staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees.
  • Ensures a safe, secure, and legal work environment.
  • Develops personal growth opportunities
  • Responsible for receiving, stowing, picking, packing, and shipping, ensuring that all workflows run smoothly and that customer expectations are met, if not exceeded.
  • Involves exercising sound judgment and ensuring that progress and KPI targets are worked towards and met.

Logistics Manager

Fed Ex Ground
01.2021 - 06.2023
  • Monitored logistics performance and identified improvement opportunities.
  • Managed logistics budgets and forecasting to achieve cost-effective operations.
  • Negotiated transportation and logistics contracts to reduce shipping costs.
  • Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.

Team Leader

Walmart
08.2019 - 10.2021
  • Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards.
  • Supervised team members to confirm compliance with set procedures and quality requirements.
  • Worked with team to identify areas of improvement and devised solutions based on findings.
  • Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.
  • Responsible for running the desk for perishable shipping and assisting with shift setup. I take pride in this role and constantly look for ways to improve efficiency and eliminate barriers for all associates. I am responsible for controlling the dock flow, by balancing the workload in each chamber, controlling chase, adjusting staffing as needed, researching inventory, keying downtime and making sure to maintain a safe work environment for all associates. I also walk the floor to make sure that all supplies, such as dividers, lids, and pallets are staged for the associates prior to shift start.

Cook

Zaxby's Restaurant
06.2019 - 08.2019
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.

Crew Member Team Leader

Bojangles
02.2018 - 02.2019
  • Reviewed project requirements with customer to clarify issues and facilitate timely completion of job.
  • Distributed necessary tasks and duties during each shift.
  • Supervised team members and oversaw effective and efficient completion of job duties.
  • Quickly and efficiently resolved complaints and escalated issues.

Education

Associate of Business Administration - Business Management

Bellevue University
Bellevue, NE
04.2021

Skills

  • Transportation Management
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Process Improvement
  • Warehouse Management
  • Problem Solving
  • Strategic Planning
  • Staff Training
  • Team Building
  • Time Management

Timeline

Senior Logistics Manager

Amazon
08.2021 - 12.2023

Logistics Manager

Fed Ex Ground
01.2021 - 06.2023

Team Leader

Walmart
08.2019 - 10.2021

Cook

Zaxby's Restaurant
06.2019 - 08.2019

Crew Member Team Leader

Bojangles
02.2018 - 02.2019

Associate of Business Administration - Business Management

Bellevue University

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