Eric Carter
**********@*****.***
P R O F I L E
Dedicated professional with
20+ years of experience in
logistics, inventory, and
warehouse operations.
W A R E H O U S E
O P E R A T I O N S
Inventory Tracking Systems
Material Handling & Staging
Supply Chain Coordination
Tool Room Management
L E A D E R S H I P
Team Training & Mentorship
Workflow Coordination
Safety Excellence
Staff Empowerment
C O M P U T E R S
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel,
Access, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Google Workplace (Docs,
Spreadsheets, Presentations,
Gmail)
Web-Based Applications
E Q U I P M E N T
Heavy Machine Operation
Forklifts (Certified)
Pallet Jacks
Power & Hand Tools
S A F E T Y
OSHA Compliance
Industrial Safety
PPE Use & Care
E D U C A T I O N
Associates Degee, Liberal Arts
College of Alameda
Alameda, CA
Graduate
Kettering Senior High School
Detroit, MI
P R O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E
Inventory Coordinator / Kit Coordinator
NCMS / Kreysler & Associates, Vallejo, CA Apr/2022 - Nov/2024 Promoted to Inventory Coordinator within 4 months of hire, managing and staging materials, tools, machinery, and equipment across 3 sites to support the production of FRP panels used to construct the facade of The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, a $1.5 billion project - the first of its kind in American architectural history.
Streamlined Inventory Systems: Structured 500+ inventory items, creating an efficient system that reduced retrieval time by 91% and improved material accessibility, saving an average of 89.6 hours weekly.
Proactive Inventory Management: Designed and implemented spreadsheets to track inventory, reducing downtime caused by material shortages by 26%; 31.5 hours per week.
Precision Inventory Control: Developed a protocol that increased inventory accuracy from 50% to 90%, resolving frequent production delays and ensuring ongoing material availability across departments.
Role Development & Leadership: Defined protocols and workflows for a previously unstructured Kit Coordinator role, turning ad-hoc efforts into a streamlined system that improved employee focus, efficiency, and productivity.
High Performance Team Building: TTrained employees on forklift operations and product locations across 5 bunkers, fostering a collaborative team culture through hands-on guidance and leading by example. Empowered the team to work independently, improving material handling accuracy and productivity.
Tool Room Optimization: Enhanced tool tracking, reducing tool loss by 15% and cutting downtime by 90%. Forklift Driver, G3 Logistics, American Canyon, CA Jan/2022 - Apr/2022 Operations Manager (Retired)
FedEx Corporation, Oakland, CA Sep/1991 - Nov/2021 Oversaw day-to-day operations within the hub, leading teams in safety, efficiency, and quality to support seamless package sortation and on-time departures.
Operational Leadership & Efficiency: Directed teams of up to 35, optimizing employee assignments to balance safety and efficiency; reduced operational costs by 10%.
Safety Strategy & Excellence: Developed actionable protocols, delivered accident-prevention training, and conducted performance analyses to enhance safety standards and mitigate operational risks.
Safety Record: Achieved/sustained a -0- lost-hours incident rate over the course of 6 consecutive years. M I L I T A R Y B A C K G R O U N D
PO 1st Class / Construction Mechanic (Retired)
Unites States Navy, Navy Cargo Handling Battalion Jul/1988 - Jul/2011 Managed teams of 10–15 in vehicle maintenance operations, focusing on mission readiness, efficient repairs, preventive maintenance, and full compliance with Navy standards for up to 30 vehicles at a time.
Leadership & Operations: Managed daily shop activities, leading teams to deliver safe and efficient vehicle repairs while reducing costs and meeting operational goals.
Vehicle & Preventive Maintenance: Inspected, diagnosed, and repaired mechanical, electrical, and body systems while executing routine maintenance tasks such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, and safety inspections. Focused on maximizing vehicle performance and preventing disruptions to operations through proactive maintenance practices.
Equipment & Cost Control: Maintained shop equipment reliability through regular maintenance and timely repairs, minimizing downtime. Streamlined inventory management processes to ensure readiness and support efficient operations.
Compliance & Documentation: Verified vehicle serviceability through test drives and adjustments, maintained detailed service records, and ensured full compliance with state and federal regulations.