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Zachary Graves

North Andover,United States

Summary

I am a graduate of the University of Arizona with a double major in German and Global Studies with an emphasis on Global Cultures and Linguistics. I am interested in a role that allows me to fully utilize my skills and further develop my interest in transcultural affairs. I am seeking an opportunity to apply my majors toward a fulfilling career in the areas of international relations, analytics, external affairs, and corporate logistics.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Area Manager

Amazon
06.2023 - Current
  • Assisted with the launch of a new fulfillment center and leads a team of 50+ associates to ensure safe and efficient operations, while delivering high quality projects across the Amazon network to drive productivity.

    Key job responsibilities:

    Create, oversee, and drive a culture of safety and well-being
    Analyze and implement changes to keep quality and productivity at a consistently high level
    Ensure applications of standard of work policies are applied
    Oversee projects to streamline processes, optimize productivity and increase quality of service for customers within your area of responsibility
    Analyze shift performance against relevant business objectives, and put in place actions to improve our operational excellence
    Work collaboratively with management-level colleagues to standardize shift practices
    Continuously review data and best practices to optimize and improve team performance

Team member

Target- Distribution Center
04.2020 - 05.2023

Team supervisor responsible for ensuring optimal productivity.
Monitor and troubleshoot lost inventory to achieve quickest shipping efficiency.
Responsible for ensuring critical equipment is functional at all times.
Report analysis to determine shift productivity.
Planning and stages employees in critical areas for maximum productivity.
Interdepartmental coordination to achieve productivity goals.

Peer Academic Consultant

University of Arizona
08.2018 - 08.2019

Assisted students who were on academic probation here at the University. Met with student weekly. Instructed students on variety of topics and needed skills for success. As a certified FERPA (family, educational rights and privacy act) assisted students with gaining organizational skills, stress management skills, time management and privacy act.

Teacher Assistant

University of Arizona
08.2017 - 08.2019
  • Assisted professor with grading course materials, university guidelines and responding to students inquiries.

Education

Bachelors of Arts - German Studies, Global Studies And Linguistics

University of Arizona
12.2021

No Degree - German Language And Literature

Universität Heidelberg
Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
09.2019

Skills

  • Logistics Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Data Analysis
  • Staff Management
  • Relationship building and management
  • Decision-Making

Fulfillment Operations - Location

North Andover, Massachusetts, United States

Languages

German
Limited Working

Timeline

Area Manager

Amazon
06.2023 - Current

Team member

Target- Distribution Center
04.2020 - 05.2023

Peer Academic Consultant

University of Arizona
08.2018 - 08.2019

Teacher Assistant

University of Arizona
08.2017 - 08.2019

Bachelors of Arts - German Studies, Global Studies And Linguistics

University of Arizona

No Degree - German Language And Literature

Universität Heidelberg
Zachary Graves