Experienced logistics and development manager seeking to assist company success by applying research and reapplication skills from leading industry standards. Background in training and developing people for individual and company growth.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Meat Manager
Kroger
Cincinnati, Ohio
11.2023 - Current
Managed meat department staff, including hiring and training of new employees.
Maintained optimal inventory levels by accurately ordering merchandise and supplies.
Ensured compliance with food safety regulations and quality standards.
Prepared weekly ordering schedules based on projected sales volumes.
Business Development Manager
First Star Logistics
07.2015 - 01.2018
Increased employee base 40% by leveraging online professional networks and relationships to identify prime candidates, worked with candidates identifying and addressing key needs to transition into company
Designed a training manual for new employees that standardized multiple processes that improved base knowledge & skill set and was deployed to all agents.
Logistics Account Executive & Office Manager
First Star Logistics
01.2014 - 06.2015
Maintained 33% profit margin by negotiating between carriers and customers
Continually met product delivery deadlines although carrier challenges arose, quickly identified solutions to address late trucks, break downs and unforeseen issues
Managed 5 employees providing coaching and guidance.
Logistics Account Executive
Total Quality Logistics
10.2011 - 07.2013
Contact manufacturers to identify needs and work to become their shipping expert
Designed excel sheet, list of customers, color scheme to denote stage, subtabs keep track of different commodities, track customer transitions from prospect to secured, follow ups and due dates.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hughes Stem High School
Cincinnati, OH
06.2004
Associate of Applied Science - Biomedical Engineering Technologies
Brown Mackie College
Cincinnati, OH
Skills
Business Development
Customer Relationship Management
Supervising
Account Management
Complaint Handling
Consultative Sales
Negotiation
POS Systems
TMS Software
Schedule Management
Customer Service
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Meat Manager
Kroger
11.2023 - Current
Business Development Manager
First Star Logistics
07.2015 - 01.2018
Logistics Account Executive & Office Manager
First Star Logistics
01.2014 - 06.2015
Logistics Account Executive
Total Quality Logistics
10.2011 - 07.2013
High School Diploma -
Hughes Stem High School
Associate of Applied Science - Biomedical Engineering Technologies