Logistics professional with proven track record at Caterpillar, Inc. Expertise in Power BI and database development enhances operational efficiency and team collaboration. Developed analytical tools that increased reporting accuracy, facilitating informed decision-making and process optimization. Recognized for training peers and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistics Support II
Caterpillar, Inc.
Sanford, USA
11.2018 - Current
Developed an application to ensure all business process objectives were met while conducting IRA counts.
Developed a series of dashboards to report on the status and results of the counts in the IRA Count App.
Created a series of Dashboards using Power BI to report order status for the 'Order to Delivery' Team ensuring the flow of material to the production line.
Experienced in developing Power Apps, Power BI and Power Automate to provide analytical tools for the Leadership team at the Sanford facility and beyond.
Trained other Team members in the use of the Power Platform tools.
Continuous Improvement Technician
Caterpillar, Inc.
Sanford, USA
11.2014 - 01.2018
Developed a Database to track and report all inbound shipping receiving traffic to include process times for each step of the process.
Real time DASH board displaying arriving trucks and current status of each shipment.
Developed a database capable of tracking equipment repair history, uptime, and employee reporting of equipment issues.
Provided management with daily reports detailing equipment status and safety issues connected with equipment.
Designed and built racking to install new battery chargers throughout the plant.
Designed, built and installed canopies for the Taylor-Dunn Tuggers which increased safety and comfort of the employees.
Maintained forklift equipment and batteries for the warehouse fleet.
Experienced in developing databases capable of integrating with SharePoint Web Collaboration Tools which enhances data availability.
Initiated purchase and production requisitions to support maintenance activities throughout the facility.
Communicate with outside vendors and contractors to organize equipment repairs and completion of special projects.
Agency Warehouse Associate
Caterpillar, Inc.
Sanford, USA
03.2014 - 11.2014
Consistently maintain a 90% plus efficiency rating in forklift operations as measured by G-Force vehicle interface system.
Managing outbound dock activities as defined by standard work to organize and store empty containers categorized by Vendor and prepare for shipment.
Responsible for loading and unloading outbound dock shipments from Caterpillar logistics to support production at BCP.
Communicated to upper management through the CI program ideas for operational improvements.
Maintain clean and safe work environment utilizing 5S principles.
Deliver critical parts to the production line in a timely manner.
Manager/Owner Operator
Back-On-Track, Inc/ Sanford Collision.
Sanford, USA
11.2003 - 01.2013
Responsible for daily operations to include work flow scheduling, supervising workforce to include staffing and periodic reviews and employee performance assessments.
Price estimating, customer relations and business development.
Primary automotive painter for the shop, paint matching, paint mixing, materials inventory.
Maintained production schedule to meet delivery dates.
In charge of purchasing and inventory control for materials used in the production process.
Implemented cost control objectives to reduce materials cost by 30%.
Customer service and various office duties as needed.
Hired and Trained shop personnel.
Operated Wrecker and Vehicle recovery systems, pickup and delivery of customer vehicles.
Controller
Carolina Converting, Inc.
Fayetteville, USA
06.1998 - 09.2003
Was responsible for monthly financial statement reporting to corporate headquarters to include preparation of income statement, balance sheet and cost accounting reports.
Supervised a staff of 6 employees in A/R, A/P, estimating and Purchasing.
Responsible for weekly job costing reports to the plant manager, implemented an in house computer reporting system to track material and labor cost for job costing activities.
Responsible for reconciling standard job costing to actual job costs on a monthly basis.
Maintained Work-In-Process valuations and raw materials inventory.
Developed a custom warehouse inventory control system used to create pick tickets, pallet storage and material inventory control.
Management Information Systems
Carolina Converting, Inc.
Fayetteville, USA
08.1997 - 06.1998
Maintained MRP database program to include monthly updates, regular maintenance user updates, security settings and daily backups.
Created custom production reports, scheduling and shipping reports for senior management utilizing Crystal Reports, MS ACCESS, EXCELL and Standard reports in the Visual Manufacturing MRP system.
Setup and maintained computer network for the manufacturing plant, to include desktop support, server management and data backups.
Part Time Data Entry/Office Support
Carolina Converting, Inc.
Fayetteville, USA
05.1995 - 08.1997
Responsible for entering all time card data.
Assisted with account reconciliations.
General office duties.
Route Driver
Maloa Milk
Spout Springs, USA
02.1991 - 08.1992
Responsible for the timely delivery of milk and other products to local businesses.
E4, Single Channel Radio Operator
U.S. Army
04.1986 - 08.1990
Honorable Discharge, Good Conduct Medal, Army Accommodation Medal.
Team Leader for a Radio Teletype Rig.
Radio Operator for the Scout Team attached to HHQ 1/325 Infantry Brigade.