Timothy M. Richardson
Portland
Summary
Results-oriented Warehouse Operations Leader specializing in logistics and supply chain optimization. Spearheaded process improvements that decreased errors and enhanced inventory accuracy. Managed cross-functional teams and cultivated vendor relationships to drive organizational growth.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Operations Manager
Dark Horse Comics
Portland
10.2024 - Current
- Oversee comprehensive domestic and international logistics frameworks, directing both inbound and outbound product distribution.
- Manage and optimize an 85,000-square-foot warehouse facility to ensure peak space utilization, safety compliance, and fluid workflows.
- Spearhead the strategy and execution of diverse freight logistics, including Less-than-Container Load (LCL), Full Container Load (FCL), Less-than-Truckload (LTL), and Full Truckload (FTL) shipping.
- Architect and implement new operational processes that eliminate bottlenecks, enhance supply chain accuracy, and reduce transit times.
- Lead and mentor a high-efficiency team of 5 logistics personnel, successfully maximizing daily payload capacity and fulfillment throughput.
Warehouse Shipping Manager
Things From Another World
Portland
01.2018 - 01.2024
- Oversaw all facets of warehouse shipping operations, consistently ensuring accurate, high-volume, and timely order fulfillment.
- Developed and implemented streamlined logistics processes, successfully reducing shipping errors by 0.02%.
- Developed and implemented streamlined logistics processes, successfully reducing shipping errors by .02%.
- Managed, mentored, and evaluated a high-performing team of 24+ employees, including supervisors and department leads.
- Designed and maintained an Excel-based performance tracking matrix to quantify staff averages and monitor productivity.
- Partnered with upper management to design strategic production schedules, set deadlines, and optimize workforce utilization.
- Negotiated carrier contracts and freight rates, achieving consistent reduction in shipping costs while meeting delivery deadlines.
- Designed and maintained an Excel-based performance tracking matrix to quantify staff averages, monitor productivity, and recognize individual accomplishments.
Warehouse Lead / Supervisor
Things From Another World
Portland
01.2013 - 01.2018
- Led and coached a team of 14+ warehouse associates, providing actionable performance feedback and cross-training opportunities.
- Implemented efficient picking and packing strategies, yielding a 20% improvement in order fulfillment accuracy.
- Spearheaded a comprehensive cycle counting program that improved warehouse inventory accuracy by 15%.
- Managed day-to-day warehouse operations, including receiving protocol, inventory management, and fulfillment pipelines.
- Coordinated weekly scheduling for 13+ shifts, tracked employee productivity, and supported hiring and onboarding processes.
- Evaluated slow-moving stock to deliver actionable insights to marketing for enhanced sales forecasting.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Clackamas Community College
Oregon City, OR 06.1992 - 01.1993
Skills
- Logistics Coordination
- Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
- Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
- Inventory Management
- Cycle Counting
- Freight Documentation
- Logistics Coordination
- Data analysis
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Logistics Coordination
Timeline
Operations Manager
Dark Horse Comics
10.2024 - Current
Warehouse Shipping Manager
Things From Another World
01.2018 - 01.2024
Warehouse Lead / Supervisor
Things From Another World
01.2013 - 01.2018
Some College (No Degree) -
Clackamas Community College
06.1992 - 01.1993