KEN
REESE
*********@*****.***
Converse, Texas 78109
Professional warehouse management expert with extensive experience in overseeing daily operations, inventory control, and logistics. Strong focus on fostering team collaboration and ensuring workflows to achieve optimal results. Skilled in problem-solving, staff training, and adapting to changing needs, ensuring reliable performance and operational excellence. Known for effective communication, leadership, and results driven approach.
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
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LINKEDIN PROFILE
SKILLS
• Operations management
• Warehouse operations
• Inventory management
Team development and
collaboration
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• Logistics management
• Budget management
• Sales and marketing
• Contract negotiation
• Communication
• Warehouse safety
University of Texas
Austin, Texas
BA: Business Administration
GPA: 4.00
EDUCATION
Pepsi-Cola:
Improved order fulfillment rates by 13% by optimizing picking, packing, and shipping procedures.
Coca-Cola:
Created an efficiency program that saved nearly $300,000 per quarter and increased productivity by 19%.
Quick Strike Resources:
Top sales consultant each year.
Quartzdyne:
Top "world" sales consultant each year.
Maruchan:
Independently conducted departmental practices and procedures of every manufacturing facet, including purchasing, production, quality control, mixing room, oil and yeast silos, inventory, warehouse and logistics.
Proposed new practices and procedures to plant management. Plant management reviewed and approved my new best proposed practices. Overall plant efficiency rose 28% - Overall sales increased by 44% the first full year of implementation.
Accidents and safety improved from 16 the year before I joined Maruchan, to 7 my first year. 2nd year, 4 accidents. 3rd year, 2 accidents, 4th year, none.
ACHIEVEMENTS
Storm Express Logistics - Business Owner
06/2024 - 01/2025
WORK HISTORY
Established strong customer relationships through excellent communication and attentive service.
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Strengthened company reputation by consistently meeting or exceeding customer expectations in terms of quality
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Maruchan Texas - Warehouse Manager / Food Manufacturing 02/2020 - 06/2024
Quartzdyne - Oil & Gas Marketing, Sales and Consulting 05/2009 - 12/2019
Quick Strike Resources - Oil & Gas Marketing, Sales and Consulting 09/2005 - 04/2009
Coca-Cola - Warehouse and Logistics Mgr.
products/services offered.
Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
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Boosted revenue by identifying new business opportunities and diversifying product offerings.
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Secured lucrative partnerships to expand market reach, negotiating contracts with precision and foresight.
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• Managed warehouse operations.
• Managed shipping, receiving, distribution and workplace safety.
• Managed scheduling, task delegation, and overall productivity. Completed daily operations on time and maintained high standards of accuracy.
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Conducted regular inventory audits to identify discrepancies in stock counts while implementing corrective measures as needed.
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Handled employee concerns promptly and effectively while maintaining open lines of communication amongst team members.
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Maintained a clean working environment by enforcing strict cleanliness standards throughout the entire facility.
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Collaborated with other department heads on company-wide initiatives aimed at improving operational efficiency across multiple divisions.
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Enhanced employee productivity through effective training programs and performance evaluations.
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Consulted with clients on transducer performance, construction, viability, structural integrity and pressure and temperature durability, by education and ultimate closing sales
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Also, responsible for marketing, communication, resolution management, preparing and approving budgets
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Assisted in developing corporate strategy through market research analysis that informed key decision making efforts.
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Implemented data-driven decision-making processes, improving overall project success rates.
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Evaluated emerging technologies for potential incorporation into existing operations, driving innovation within the organization.
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Streamlined communication between project stakeholders, ensuring timely information sharing and collaboration across all disciplines involved in a project''s lifecycle.
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Contributed to business development efforts by identifying new market opportunities and presenting compelling proposals to prospective clients.
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Fostered an environment of continuous improvement by encouraging team members to identify opportunities for process optimization and implementing best practices.
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Negotiated favorable contracts with vendors and suppliers, resulting in cost savings for the company.
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01/1998 - 09/2005
Pepsi-Cola - Warehouse and Logistics Mgr.
12/1991 - 01/1998
OSHA 10
OSHA 30
ISO 9001
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
Certified Safety Professional
CERTIFICATIONS