SHAWN LINTON
Perry,FL
Summary
Demonstrated capacity for developing and maintaining detailed administrative and procedural processes that reduce redundancy, improve accuracy and efficiency, and achieve organizational objectives. Capable of analyzing existing systems and processes to effectively resolve challenges. Proven problem solver who executes to resolve issues and implement corrective actions in a timely manner Exhibits skills completing major improvement projects on time and within budget. Adept at communicating with management, vendors, contractors, and internal departments to coordinate efforts both in self-managed projects and as a team member. Skilled with PC operations, including MS Office Suite, Internet, and various database software programs.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Logistic Manager
Active Minerals International
Quincy, FL
07.2024 - Current
- Manages currently stocking levels of products and follows FIFO according to company policies.
- Plans and coordinates shipments both foreign and domestic via trucks and vessel shipping ports.
- Manage and motivate employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintain professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Enhance customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Oversaw inventory management, optimizing stock levels, and reducing waste.
WAREHOUSE MANAGER
Pacem Defense
Perry, FL
05.2019 - 07.2024
- Responsible for Warehouse operations including inventory control, hazmat shipping and regulatory compliance.
- Maintained finished goods MOQ to ensure product availability for customer orders.
- Assigned daily orders to staff for material to be picked, packed and shipped to customer’s according to competent authorities.
- Worked closely with vendors to assure best possible rates on shipping.
- Developed and managed operational budgets, including evaluating cost efficiencies and requirements.
- Checked quality of product and shipping supplies required and insures best shipment methods.
- Directed Inventory Control to supply material to Production for the manufacture of product.
- Served as back up for facility Compliance Officer.
GENERAL MANAGER
Mace Tactical Solutions
Perry, FL
10.2017 - 06.2019
- Responsible for production and quality control of products.
- ATF responsible person and Compliance Officer.
- Negotiated with vendors to establish supply chains for best possible time, MOQ, and price of materials.
- Accountable for product development and worked closely with manufacturing company to build and test products.
- Developed and managed operational budgets, including evaluating cost efficiencies and requirements.
- Responsible for DOT approvals and testing of products.
- Worked with vendors to assure best possible rates on shipping.
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Security Devices International
Perry, FL
02.2017 - 10.2017
- Responsible for production and quality control of products.
- ATF responsible person and Compliance Officer.
- Negotiated with vendors to establish supply chains for best possible time, MOQ, and price of materials.
- Accountable for product development and worked closely with manufacturing company to build and test products.
- Developed and managed operational budgets, including evaluating cost efficiencies and requirements.
- Responsible for DOT approvals and testing of products.
- Worked with vendors to assure best possible rates on shipping.
SHIPPING SUPERVISOR
AMTEC Less-Lethal Systems
Perry, FL
06.2015 - 02.2017
- Assigned daily orders to staff for materials to be picked, packed and shipped to customers.
- Worked closely with vendors to assure best possible rates on shipping.
- Checked quality of products and ensured best shipment methods.
- Worked with Inventory Control, Sales and Production on product levels and materials needed to fulfill customer orders.
FREIGHT OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR
Conway Freight
Monticello, FL
09.2014 - 06.2015
- Planned and managed fleet operations to include logistics for daytime line haul and city P&D shipping routes.
- Responsible for equipment maintenance to include tractors, trailers, dollies and forklifts.
- Supervised and managed personnel operations to ensure efficient loading, unloading, and processing of customer shipments.
- Supervised and planned hourly employee schedules to meet daily operational goals.
- Enforced all company, FMCSR, OSHA and DOT policies, rules, regulations and laws as required.
- Ensured customer’s freight is delivered and picked-up timely and damage free.
- Managed, coached, trained and developed a team of 44 employees consistent with company policies.
SHIPPING SPECIALIST
AMTEC Less-Lethal Systems
Perry, FL
08.2013 - 09.2014
- Assigned daily orders to staff for materials to be picked, packed and shipped to customers.
- Worked closely with vendors to assure best possible rates on shipping.
- Checked quality of products and ensured best shipment methods.
- Worked with Inventory Control, Sales and Production on product levels and materials needed to fulfill customer orders.
SPECIAL PROJECTS MANAGER
Headturners Automotive
Perry, FL
05.2012 - 08.2013
- Responsible for Quickbooks set up and data entry.
- Accountable for reporting and paying of Sales Tax, Doc Stamps and Federal withholdings.
- Worked with Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles to pass all checkpoints and inspections.
- Processed P&L for commission payroll for staff weekly.
- Processed checks for payroll and all other bills.
- Managed online inventory and inventory on proprietary software.
- Managed micro loans of vehicles with multiple vendors.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS MANAGER
Florida Institute of CPAs
Tallahassee, FL
03.1995 - 05.2012
- Managed all support services related to facilities, including preventive maintenance on machinery, equipment, vehicles, electrical and mechanical systems.
- Accountable for HVAC, Phones, Security and cellular providers.
- Responsible for printing and shipping of continuing education material according to class schedule.
- On call 24-hour emergency requiring immediate attention and response to failures, safety, and security alarms.
- Developed and managed operational budget, including evaluating cost efficiencies and implementing cost saving initiatives.
- Directed all logistical functions related to shipping and receiving, inventory, and mailroom operations, including interface with vendors and accounting to resolve discrepancy problems.
- Partnered with other departments to support wide range of ongoing projects such as, disaster recovery.
Education
Diploma -
Florida High School
Tallahassee, FLSkills
- Team leadership
- Logistics coordination
- Inventory control
- Safety regulations
- Supply chain knowledge
- Problem solving
- Organizational skills
- Forklift trainer/operator
Certification
- CRF49 Hazmat Ground Shipper
- IATA Hazmat Air Shipper
- Florida Fire Marshall Manufactures License
- Certified Forklift Trainer
Timeline
Production Logistic Manager
Active Minerals International
07.2024 - Current
WAREHOUSE MANAGER
Pacem Defense
05.2019 - 07.2024
GENERAL MANAGER
Mace Tactical Solutions
10.2017 - 06.2019
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Security Devices International
02.2017 - 10.2017
SHIPPING SUPERVISOR
AMTEC Less-Lethal Systems
06.2015 - 02.2017
FREIGHT OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR
Conway Freight
09.2014 - 06.2015
SHIPPING SPECIALIST
AMTEC Less-Lethal Systems
08.2013 - 09.2014
SPECIAL PROJECTS MANAGER
Headturners Automotive
05.2012 - 08.2013
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS MANAGER
Florida Institute of CPAs
03.1995 - 05.2012
Diploma -
Florida High School