Dirk Abney
Gainesville, GA *****
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Work Experience
Warehouse Manager
Cherryman Industries - Buford, GA
September 2019 to 8/8/2023
I was the facility manager of the Buford Facility for Cherryman Industries. I recruit a staff of 10 associates and supervisors and am responsible for their training and retention. Our facility is 187K Square feet, we have 8 sit down Yale lifts that I am required to maintain. My employees pull and pack orders, receive and ship trucks while keeping accurate inventory levels. We route freight and deal with freight companies and vendors. We communicate well with customers and other facilities within the company.
Warehouse Manager
Jeremie Corporation - Atlanta, GA
November 1998 to September 2019
I was responsible for all warehouse functions to include recruiting of up to 27 employees and their training in: Shipping, receiving, order pulling, packing, kitting and inventory control. We moved the entire warehouse twice without interruption to order fulfillment. Purchased packing and production materials for the company’s requirements. Ordered product from overseas vendors. Negotiated freight deals to include LTL carriers and inbound overseas moves. Responsible for building maintenance and upkeep. Created safety program.
Military service
Fire team leader in the 82nd airborne division. Awards: EIB, AAM, ASM
Education
Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences
Ashford University - Clinton, IA
2008 to 2010
Associate's degree in Business Administration
Georgia State University - Atlanta, GA
1987 to 1988