Manager Management

Professional Summary

Skills

Work History

B F. K

www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-kearns-19d/ • Cell: 254-***-**** • *******.*.******@*****.*** Versatile and innovative management professional skilled at seeing the “big picture” while still focusing on the details. Expertise in building diverse, high-performing teams and streamlining processes and systems. Process Improvement

Project planning and development

Expense control

Risk Management

Persuasive language and interpersonal skills

Operations Management

Work flow planning

Administrative Management

Project Management

Procurement specialist

Area Manager (Logistics), 05/2013 to Current

Walmart – Marcy, NY

Steered cross functional initiatives which resulted in a #1 ranking in freight processing for 2 consecutive years. Improved shipping and receiving efficiency and accuracy culminating in the Distribution Center finishing 1st on the Logistics Index outperforming 41 other DC's. Collaborated with senior management to spearhead warehouse safety programs that lead to a second place Safety ranking on the Logistics Index.

Piloted corporate initiatives for shelf-driven supply chain capabilities which were adopted and implemented company-wide.

Developed a dynamic team of 1 Area Manager and 40 warehouse associates. Administration Team Leader Operations Sergeant, 07/2012 to 03/2013 U.S Army – Ft Benning GA

Designed and enforced company policy and procedures relating to all phases of human resources activity. Coordinated work activities of subordinates and staff relating to employment, training, payroll and employee relations.

Established a single point of contact for all regulatory agency questions and correspondence; managed all permit programs and regulatory inspections.

Briefed all learning and performance objectives, schedules and training assessments to senior leaders. Displayed expert communication and group problem solving skills that remove obstacles and achieved results. Training and Development Instructor Senior Drill Sergeant, 07/2010 to 07/2012 U.S Army – Ft Benning GA

Subject matter expert on employee training in the areas of professional bearing, competence, confidence, and teamwork.

Provided leadership, professional development, and managed 1200 Soldiers in training conducting over 300 tasks covering 70 locations and 500 miles.

Selected above 10 more seasoned Drill Sergeants to Senior Drill Sergeant Position within 30 days of being assigned to the unit due to experience, competence and exceptional communication skills. Assumed ownership of all training program initiatives. Operations Manager Squadron Assistant Operations NCO, 01/2009 to 06/2010 U.S Army – Ft Drum NY/Afghanistan

Detail-oriented mindset; anticipated problems and put steps in place to mitigate issues before they impacted operations.

Influential leader at the helm of the organization's communications hub and was instrumental in staff training, organizational development and modernization.

In real-time and with urgency, managed and optimize resources required to execute tactical operational plans and action items at the local, national and international level. Seamlessly handled competing priorities simultaneously in a fast paced environment while maintaining composure.

Education

Military Education

Certifications

Program Manager Squadron Master Gunner, 07/2007 to 01/2009 U.S Army – Ft Drum NY/Afghanistan

Directed 340 personnel and their supervisors on the mission to be performed, vehicle and equipment requirements, standards, and qualification expectations resulting in 100% readiness rate sustained over a 36 month period.

Enforced all installation, state and federal regulations to comply with EPA, DOT and OSHA standards across 73 training sites, 66 firing ranges and 3 foreign countries with 0 accidents or safety infractions. Exhibited technical expertise and guided commanders in methods of troubleshooting, safety procedures and organizational requirements which enable all 56 crews to achieve a superior (80%) rating or better. Administered $4.7 million in ammunition annually which resulted in the highest efficiency rate for the Division

(approximately 10,000 personnel)

Department Team Leader Distribution Platoon Sergeant, 06/2006 to 06/2007 U.S Army – Ft Drum NY/Afghanistan

Led from the front by remaining visible, involved, and fully engaged resulting in 100% on-time shipment rate. Proactive coordinator who teamed with support elements to ensure that equipment is available for scheduled maintenance slashing downtime by 50%.

Builds and maintains team's relationship through understanding and meeting individual needs. Investigated and implement ideas for increased productivity and cost reduction by utilizing off the shelf technology.

General Studies:

Pikes Peak Community College - Colorado Springs, CO Senior Leaders Course

Advanced Leaders Course

Basic Leaders Course

Army Basic Instructors Course

Safety Officers Course

Drill Sergeant Course

Master Gunner Course

Master Driver Course

Six Sigma Green Belt

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