Shipping & Receiving Lead - Warehouse Operations

David C. Dean

Louisville, KY • 502-***-**** • ************@*****.***

Professional Summary

Experienced Shipping & Receiving Lead with a strong background in warehouse operations, materials handling, team leadership, and safety compliance. Skilled in coordinating inbound/outbound logistics, training staff, maintaining accurate inventory, and establishing efficient operational workflows.

Core Skills

Shipping & Receiving Operations • Inventory Control • Forklift & PIT Operation • Warehouse Setup • Team Leadership • Safety Compliance • Quality Control • SAP (in progress) • Excel (in progress) • Domestic & International Shipping Systems

Professional Experience

Market Research Analyst (Contract), Procter & Gamble — Louisville, KY (2022–Feb 2025)

Collected demographic data for nationwide product launch; delivered accurate field data and supported market strategy.

Materials Lead, Spider Staging — Louisville, KY (2019–2022)

Led all shipping/receiving for national service center; supervised team; inspected rental equipment; helped establish workflows and safety procedures.

Assistant Operations Manager / Set & Strike Lead, The Flower Studio & Events — Louisville, KY (2006–2019)

Oversaw event logistics; managed invoicing, scheduling, and customer coordination; led set/strike crews.

Founder & CEO, Dean Interiors — Louisville, KY (1996–2006)

Built and operated flooring installation business; handled client acquisition, blueprint design, labor scheduling, and training.

Certifications

Certified Flooring Installer (Commercial I & II, Residential I & II) • Powered Industrial Truck Certified • OSHA Certified (97% exam score)

Additional Training

Studying Excel and SAP • Experienced with UPS, FedEx, and DHL shipping systems