DAVID DICKERSON
Apt. *** Sparks, NV. 89431
Cell: 775-***-****
Other: 775-***-****
E- Mail: ***************@*****.***
Results-driven Warehouse Supervisor with experience in distribution,
logistics, quality control, & process improvement. I have demonstrated
expertise in reducing costs, increasing revenues, & minimizing employee
turnover. I implemented skills in negotiating with brokers & LTL sales &
increasing production with existing staff. I am looking to obtain a
respective career in management while attending Truckee Meadows Community
College degree program in Logistics Management.
QUALIFICATIONS:
* 5 years in a fast-paced distribution warehouse. Handling of food,
hygiene, shoes, clothing, paper / plastic, cleaning products, &
electronics.
* 3 years as a hands-on supervisor for distribution & logistics.
* Created a safe working environment by ensuring that employees
understood & adhered to all company policies & procedures.
* Managed safety for both warehouse companies by OSHA & state law
requirements as well as conduct training & meetings.
* Driven sit-down / stand-up forklifts, single / double electric pallet
jacks. Forklift certified through past employer. Certification for
forklift safety training class.
* 5 years experience conducting and/or performing inventory control
processes.
* Effectively scheduled & controlled labor based on amount of work.
Documented monthly errors & production totals.
* Daily use of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, & Outlook.
* HR responsibilities: Hiring, training, career development,
performance, planning, reward / recognition, staff retention,
reviews, raises, & disciplinary actions.
KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS:
* Traffic Coordinator Responsibilities:
* Slashed payroll by negotiating pricing & fees with brokers for
truckload shipments & negotiating carrier contracts such as pallet
rates, rate quotes, discounts, & transit times with LTL sales
representatives. Constantly looked for carriers for pricing & service
to save money on inbound / outbound shipments.
* Managed carrier performances & determined lane priorities based on
cost & efficiency.
* Created method system & filed the shipping / receiving records &
carrier contracts.
* Resolved pricing, invoice discrepancies, & freight claim issues as
well as tracked inbound / outbound shipments.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
* From 2/2008 - 2/2009; Warehouse Supervisor; Jenny Service;
Sparks, NV. 89431
RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Day-to-day operations supervisor of a family owned distribution
warehouse. Had multiple tasks & responsibilities. Providing service
to my customers for any issues or comments about the freight, special
projects, day-to-day operations, or any issue that came up with
employees, drivers, guests, or any person that came into warehouse.
* Scheduled on a daily basis the deliveries / pickup apts. & followed
up with the customers, carriers, & manufacturers.
* Reviewed orders for the following day & for the rest of the week
(staying proactive) & combining orders to save on shipping costs.
Also, customers needing their shipments delivered on certain days due
to the holidays or the customer's specific requirements.
* Ensured the warehouse was maintained in a neat / orderly fashion. All
supplies & equipment were properly placed or parked in its correct
area. Made sure the daily forklift check lists were filled out
correctly & called for maintenance when needed.
* Was laid off from position due to the most recent economy problems.
* From 11/2004 - 11/2007; Receiving Supervisor; Keefe Supply;
Sparks, NV. 89431
RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Started employment as a freight puller in shipping & became receiving
supervisor by my first year of employment & received 3 outstanding
performance awards with company.
* Brought receiving department from 7th out of 8 distribution
warehouses in the company to 2nd within my first year as receiving
supervisor. Resigned from the company to supervise an entire
warehouse.
* Directed daily production in receiving, returns, & replenishing
depts. including supervision of 8 employees. Communicated daily with
freight carriers for inbound shipments & ensured the deliveries &
appointments were made in a timely manner.
* Maintained accuracy in receiving, replenishment, product rotation,
and customer returns. Checked & entered receiving receipts into
computer to ensure inventory accuracy.