Versatile Operations & Customer Service Professional Sales, Logistic

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Professional Summary

High-impact, no-excuses professional trusted to maintain operations, ensure customer satisfaction, and uphold high standards—even under pressure. With over 10 years of experience in route sales, logistics, delivery, retail management, warehousing, and manufacturing, I am known for reliability, speed, ownership, and calm execution. Consistently chosen for responsibility and eager to add value from the start.

Core Strengths

Route Sales Ownership & Execution

Merchandising, Displays & Inventory Control

Revenue Growth & Profit Maximization

Customer Trust & Service Excellence (3 District Award Recipient) Leadership, Accountability & Team Support

Safety, DOT & Compliance Standards

Time-Critical Decision Making

Forklift & Warehouse Operations

Professional Experience

PepsiCo / Frito-Lay – Madison, AL Route Sales Leader (RSL) February 2024 – Present Manage a designated sales route covering Cullman, Hartselle, and Decatur Merchandise, rotate, and display products to company standards Maintain high-performing displays to drive sales

Manage inventory levels to prevent out-of-stocks and minimize stales Build relationships with store managers for optimal product placement Antman (FedEx Contractor) – Madison, AL Driver January 2024 – February 2024 Operated DOT-compliant delivery vehicles and met delivery timelines Executed high-volume routes with speed and accuracy United Parcel Service (UPS) – Hartselle, AL Driver November 2023 – January 2024 Aldi – Decatur, AL Assistant Manager September 2019 – November 2023 Led daily operations in manager’s absence

Supervised employees and managed schedules

Delivered excellent customer service and resolved issues Received District-Wide Best Customer Service Award three years consecutively General Electric – Decatur, AL Assembly Worker January 2019 – September 2019 Assembled products according to blueprints and instructions Maintained safety and quality standards

United Parcel Service (UPS) – Hartselle, AL Loader / Package Handler / Driver Helper October 2018 – January 2019

Mid-South Vending Company – Decatur, AL Vendor / Driver May 2018 – September 2018 Awards & Certifications

District-Wide Best Customer Service Award (Aldi) – Awarded three consecutive years; top employee across all district locations

DOT certified

Education

Associate of Science – General Education Calhoun Community College, Tanner, AL GPA: 3.92 References

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