Tech University Warehouse Manager
Resume:
Richard "Brent" Gravett
830-***-**** *******@*****.***
Date 2-1-2022
To whom it may concern
I have enclosed my resume for your consideration of my qualifications for the position with your company. Based on the experience and skills outlined in the job announcement, I feel confident that I am a strong candidate for your consideration.
In addition to my Master’s degree, I have a strong record of achievements in organizational turnarounds, operations management, supply chain management, transportation management, and team development. My achievements are a direct result of my ability to utilize my strong problem-solving skills that have consistently produced desired results. Additionally, I have the ability to provide the leadership skills that ensure successful change management as well as acceptance by team members.
Through each of my positions, I have developed and fine-tuned the skills that will allow me to quickly become a strong contributor to your operations. With reasonable notice, I can arrange my schedule to meet with you at your earliest convenience.
Thank you for your time and consideration of my request and qualifications. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Sincerely,
Brent Gravett
Enclosure
Richard "Brent" Gravett
830-***-**** *******@*****.***
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Dynamic, resourceful, and profit-oriented Management Professional with a strong record of achievements and a broad range of proven skills that include the ability to:
Effectively handle supply chain management to ensure meeting customer needs and controlling costs for shipment and warehousing.
Recruit, hire, and manage multidisciplined teams and provide the leadership that creates a positive corporate environment and encourages team members to take ownership of their responsibilities.
Utilize effective problem-solving skills to turn around underperforming organizations and create process improvements that optimize the use of human and capital resources.
Ensure compliance with transportation and food handling/warehousing regulations involving compliance with DOT, TxDOT, FDA, and USDA.
CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS
DOLLAR GENERAL, San Antonio, Texas 6/21 – Present
Store Manager – Successfully initiated operational and personnel changes that turned around a chronically underperforming retail location.
Recruited, hired, and trained new team members and created a positive work environment that supports excellent customer service and reduced employee turnover.
Improved merchandising, sold older merchandise, and increased sales by up to 85%.
LA VERNIA ISD, La Vernia, Texas 2019 – 2021
Substitute Teacher/Paraprofessional – Taught all subjects and grade levels and assisted Teachers working with Special Education students.
TEXAS FAMILY HEALTH PLANS, San Antonio, Texas 2018 – 2019
General Lines Agent – Evaluated client needs and sold multiple lines that best matched client needs.
PACIFIC SEAFOOD, San Antonio, Texas 2005 – 2017
Established an excellent record of performance for this wholesale distributor of seafood that is highlighted by progressive advancement to positions of increased challenges and responsibilities that included:
Operations Manager – Held P&L responsibility for annual sales in excess of $3 million. Managed up to 45 team members who handled warehousing, transportation, and delivery to restaurants and grocery chains.
Successfully developed and implemented several process improvements that resolved supply chain management issues, reduced operating overhead, and improved operational efficiency.
Continuously monitored vendor performance and ensured vendors met expectations for quality and timely delivery.
Sourced new purveyors and products and successfully negotiated prices and terms that improved profitability and customer satisfaction.
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Actively recruited quality team members and conducted continuous formal training on safety, perishable product handling and storage, and compliance with USDA, FDA, TxDOT, and DOT regulations.
Worked closely with Sales Department to mange inventory, reduce loss, and promote specials that enhanced sales and customer profitability.
Consistently exceeded Branch KPIs for safety and productivity and formally recognized by the owner of the company.
Maintained an excellent record of performance during internal and external audits.
Transportation Manager – Optimized route performance through continuous review of route activity and adjusting routes to ensure meeting customer needs and performance goals.
Reviewed and renegotiated contracts with subcontractors – significantly improved overall performance.
Developed and implemented backhaul opportunities that significantly improved profitability of transportation operations.
Managed a fleet of 12 trucks and created a preventive maintenance program that optimized availability of vehicles and ensured meeting customer delivery times.
Managed Drivers and conducted training of new hires, performance reviews, and counseling.
Reviewed driver logs to ensure compliance with DOT and TxDOT regulations.
Consistently met goals for customer service, safety, productivity, and effective controls for perishable products.
Ensured meeting budget goals for the $1 million operational budget.
Warehouse Manager/Quality Control Manager – Effectively managed two warehouses – San Antonio and Houston, Texas.
Inspected all incoming products to ensure quality and proper temperature.
Coordinated with vendors to resolve issues and trained warehouse personnel in proper handling and storage.
EDUCATION
Master of Science degree, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas. 2000.
Bachelor of Science, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas, 1997.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Computer proficiency includes Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and AS400.
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