Richard May

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York, SC **745

704-***-****

acfwp3@r.postjobfree.com

S U M M A R Y

Results oriented leader with over 18 years of experience in managing people

and projects in Supply Chain and Warehousing/Distribution Center arena.

Comprehensive knowledge of warehouse management principles, policies, and

procedures. Proficient, and a strong believer, in mentoring and supporting

employee's in their development to enable not only the employee but the

company, to experience a positive work environment, while promoting a

continuous processes of improvement. Thrive on leading and assisting a

company in meeting their goals in growth and improvement toward their

company mission. Demonstrated interpersonal, problem-solving, and

communication skills. Strengths include attention to detail, perseverance,

and an ability to work independently and as a team member.

W O R K H I S T O

R Y

LOGISTICS OFFICER, CAROLINA DIVE & RESCUE TEAM

2009-present

Assists traditional emergency service with specialties including

underwater rescue, search and recovery, land search, low angle rope rescue,

and swift water rescue.. CDART is a volunteer non-profit organization that

assists the York County Office of Emergency Management, rescue squads, law

enforcement, and Red Cross in the Carolinas. The Carolina Dive & Rescue

Team is a 100% non-profit, All volunteer group serving the Carolinas.

DISTRIBUTION SUPERVISOR, NORTHERN TOOL & EQUIPMENT

2007-2008

Working as a Retail Supervisor in a 700K sq. ft. Distribution Center.

Directing 12 - 35 associates in a 3-shift work environment. Responsible

for the preparing products (about 200,000 skus) for the retail store

division. In a pick, pack and load automated distribution center.

Working with Warehouse Management Systems such as vocollect voice pick, RF

task picking and loading. Other programs, Kronos automated timekeeping,

AS400 operation system, and Manhatten Asso. LM program.

OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR, HOMEGOODS division of TJX CO.

1999-2006

As 3rd Party Liaison Supervisor, I directed the efficient and cost-

effective pick & pack operations of a 350K sq. ft. 3PL Distribution Center.

With a management staff, of 12 managers and 250+ associates in a 3-shift

operation. This was a new start-up DC.

* Reduced supply cost by 10% by negotiating with local vendor.

* Started Furniture Repair program and saved ~$40K in lost sales.

* Traveled to 30% of new company stores to train receiving staff.

* Reduced shipping damages and OS&D paperwork.

* Reviewed and verified all invoices prior to submission to home office.

* Responsible for inventory and productivity.

* Lowest cost per-unit in a four DC chain.

* Provided accurate and timely reports.

RICHARD MAY

AREA MANAGER, KMART CORP.

1997-1998

Directing the daily operations including work assignment, scheduling,

reviews and discipline of 2 supervisors and 45 associates. In a 1M sf

automated distribution center.

* Forklift training.

* Warehouse Management System -PKMS

* Radio Frency (RF) training.

* Just In Time (JIT) automated receiving / processing.

* Maintained inventory in excess of $20M

* Reduced damages program

STOCKROOM MANAGER, J C PENNEY CO.

1994-1997

Managed a warehouse staff of 1 supervisor, 12 associates and 2 drivers. By

coaching, counseling and disciplining. As well as maintaining a fleet of 2

tractors and 5 trailers.

* Reduced processing time.

* Increased productive by 10%.

* PC integrated training.

* RF storage system.

* Developed customer furniture PU procedures.

* Established security procedures.

AREA MANAGER, BRITCHES OF GEORGETOWNE 1990-

1993

Maintained the receiving, checking, processing and warehouse data

entry departments. With a staff of 2

supervisors and 20+ associates.

* Developed and in forced vendor compliance procedures.

* Filed freight claims.

* Negotiated carrier rates and selection.

* Review of EDI system.

* Maintained vendor returns.

RECEIVING SUPERVISOR, WOODWARD & LOTHROP

1988-1990

Independent supervision of the inbound activates including receiving,

checking, and delivery of merchandise. In a 570K sf distribution center.

With a staff of 12+ employees.

ASST. DC MANAGER JOHN SEXTON CO

1986-1987

The overall direction of outbound activities related to order picking,

checking, loading and stock replenishment in two warehouse (dry and frozen)

system. With emphasis on manually delivery routing, driver scheduling,

damage reduction, security and inventory control.

TRANSPORTATION MANAGER, MARTIN BROWER CO.

1980-1985

Responsible for the day to day operations including; safety, driver

training, dispatch, scheduling, P & L, DOT regulations, the management of

three supervisors and seventeen drivers for a three-shift operation.

Additional responsibilities in accounts payable, payroll, workman's

compensation, vehicle maintenance, backhaul revenue, and customer

relations.

SUPERVISOR, Served as a Security, Warehouse, and Transportation

supervisor s managing all related tasks for that division. The duties

ranged form order selection, loading and receiving, to the dispatching and

log review of drivers, and insuring the security of this twenty-four hour

distribution center.

RICHARD MAY

E D U C A T I O N

Northern Virginia Community College

Associate of Art and Science -- Recreation and Park

Management

NC State University

Certificate -- Renewable Energy

Additional courses in Accounting, Business Management, Data Processing,

Business Law, Human Relations, Tax Law and Purchasing and Materials

Management, Six Sigma Black Belt training.

I have attended seminars on Time management, Driver improvement,

Supervising, Effective speaking, Human relations, and Situational

leadership. National Incident Management System (NIMS) 100,200,700,

Additional training as Forklift instructor, E.M.T. (expired) and C.P.R.

Computer Skills

Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Minitab

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