Thomas Devan
Accomplished Warehouse Manager /Inventory Control Specialist
*********@*****.*** 760-***-****
**** **** ***, **** ****** City, AZ 86404
SUMMARY
“I never dreamed about success. I worked for it.” — Estee Lauder
I am an accomplished, versatile, dynamic, collaborative, and well-qualified professional with over 34+ years of experience to include the Marine Corps supply and logistics community. I managed three warehouses with 26 employees in issuing and recovery of Special Allowance Pool (STAP), Soft Wall Shelter (SWS) and Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear Defense Equipment (CBRND-E) commodities. I possess multi-task capacity, work independently and as a team, as well as the flexibility to meet shifting goals and tight deadlines. I am able to meet and exceed all goals and expectations while performing in changing, fast-paced, high-pressure environments. I possess excellent customer relationship management experience and am a out of the box thinker and can develop innovative ideas for solving everyday problems more efficiently. I possess exceptional leadership skills and vision to drive the department and work under pressure and strict deadlines with excellent organizational, problem-solving, written/verbal communication skills with exceptional focus and follow-through abilities.
Skill Areas: w Customer Service w Machinery Maintenance w Operational Repair w Electrical Repair w Mechanical Repair w Communication Skills w Operation Management w Logistics w Shipping & Receiving w Problem-Solving *Hazmat technician * 18+ yrs forklift and OSHA safety compliant.
EXPERIENCE
Route Sales Manager
Interstate Battery Co, Lake Havasu City, AZ Sept 2022 to April 2023
Managing all aspects of, route sales to include, inventory control, delivery, rotation and pick-up of batteries, invoice and collection of COD or past due monies owed, Establish and maintain relationships between dealer and contracted customers through out Lake Havasu, Parker, Kingman and surrounding areas. Assist as needed in warehouse to include stocking, organization, maintaining a clean and safe work environment. Assisting customers with sales and installation. General maintenace of company truck.
Warehouse Manager
Western States Flooring, Lake Havasu City, AZ Aug 2021 to Sept 2022
Maintained and managed all aspects of warehouse duties to include inventory control, shipping and receiving, distribution of product to contractors, invoicing, cleanliness and organization of warehouse. General maintenance and operation of forklift.
Material Coordinator
Huntington Ingalls Inc. - Barstow, CA May 2016 to March 2020
Maintained receiving warehousing and distribution operations through the implementation, coordination, and enforcement of policies and programmatic, operational, and personnel processes. I handled warehouse requirements by assigning and deploying staff and track work progress. I interacted with the company and government entities monthly, quarterly and weekly reports on operational issues and changes that create effective plans to train employees to work effectively. I contributed to team performance by delivering the right results when needed. I provided/achieved objectives and directions from the operation HQ
Distribution Area Manager
Lion Vallen Industries - Barstow, CA November 2013 to May 2016
I managed three warehouses with 19 employees in issuing and recovery of Special Allowance Pool (STAP), Soft Wall Shelter (SWS) and Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear Defense Equipment (CBRND-E) commodities. I administered all sites, employees, and operations. I maintained receiving warehousing and distribution operations through the implementation, coordination, and enforcement of policies and programmatic, operational, and personnel processes. I handled warehouse requirements by assigning and deploying staff and track work progress. I interacted with the company and government entities monthly, quarterly, and Annual Maintenance/ record keeping of the M26 Decontamination Apparatus. I provided weekly reports on operational issues and changes that create effective plans to train employees to work effectively. I contributed to team performance by delivering the right results when needed. I provided/achieved objectives and directions from the operation HQ. I worked with the Traffic Management Office to track and ensure prompt delivery on Unit deployment issues.
Material Laborer Handler
Aquate Corp - Barstow, CA August 2013 to November 2013
I worked as a Material Handler Laborer. Responsible for the download, reception, and localization of CBRN commodities. I managed picking and verification of outgoing shipments. I administered inventory control and inspections and forklift operations.
Machinery Maintenance Mechanic/ Material Handler
Davis Defense Group April 2007 to August 2013
I served as a Machinery Maintenance Mechanic and responsible for mechanical and electrical maintenance and repair of the USMC M17/ M26 Decontamination Apparatus. I managed to record and maintenance, shipping and receiving, along with forklift operations.
CARRER CHART
Material Coordinator-Huntington Ingalls Inc. - Barstow, CA / May 2016 to March 2020
Distribution Area Manager-Lion Vallen Industries - Barstow, CA / November 2013 to May 2016
Material Laborer Handler-Aquate Corp - Barstow, CA / August 2013 to November 2013
Machinery Maintenance Mechanic/Material Handler-Davis Defense Group -Barsow, Ca/ April 2007 to August 2013
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & CREDENTIALS
High School Diploma in General
Santa Fe High School - Santa Fe Springs, CA
Technical Skills - Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint.