Jannie Vessells
Savannah, GA *****
************@*****.***
Professional Summary
Outstanding Project Management skills with over 10 years of domestic and international experience in Warehouse Management/Logistics, E-Commerce and Inventory Management. Flexible, self-starter, and a great team player who works well independently as well as in a team setting. Willing to relocate: Anywhere.
Authorized to work in the US for any employer.
Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
General Manager
Remodel USA LLC-Hampton, VA
June 2022 to Present
• Receiving shipments from suppliers and manufacturers.
• Controlling physical inventory on all materials in the warehouse.
• Ensuring deliveries are made at homes per install schedule.
• Directing leading Location of Employees
• Meet the strategic goals for my division and teams by setting operational policies and budgets.
• Supervise employees to perform their tasks effectively throughout the day.
• Oversee day-to-day operations, assign weekly performance goals and ensure their completion, and accomplish your own goals
• Recruit, onboard, and train high-performing employees to achieve Correct inventory and delivery of materials.
• Maintain project timelines to ensure tasks are accomplished effectively
• Develop, implement, and maintain budgetary and resource allocation plans
• Delegate responsibilities to the best-qualified employees and enforce all policies, procedures, standards, specifications, guidelines, training programs, and cultural values
• Resolve internal staff conflicts efficiently and to the mutual benefit of all involved Materials Handler Supervisor
Hampton Va Medical Center
May 2021 to June 2022
Planning: Plans weekly or monthly work schedules and sequence of operations. Establishes deadlines and priorities based on established general schedules, methods and policies. Determines skills, materials and equipment required to do the work. Participates in the initial planning of current and future work schedules and development of budget requests. Provides workload data, estimates, and plans work requirements, methods, and procedures. Instructs subordinates on new procedures or methods and provides assistance on difficult or new problem areas. Reviews work in progress or on completion. Makes adjustments as necessary to effectively and economically accomplish the work. Notes and investigates work related problems and independently implements corrective actions which can be taken without affecting work operations controlled by other supervisors. Assures that equipment and materiel is available when needed. Coordinates work with other units.
(3) Administration: Recommends and participates in the selection of personnel to fill vacancies. Schedules and approves leave of subordinates. Sets performance requirements and makes formal and informal performance appraisals. Determines training needs of subordinates and arranges for its accomplishment. Counsels employees on problems. Adjusts informal complaints through discussions with employees and union representatives. Takes informal corrective action on conduct or performance problems. Initiates proposals for disciplinary action where needed. Works to achieve the objectives of Government-wide programs and policies, e.g., equal employment opportunity and labor management relations. Promotes the participation of subordinates in programs such as the suggestion program, cost reduction program, etc. Ensures that regulations governing safety and housekeeping are observed with appropriate protective clothing and equipment being utilized. Maintains production reports and records. Periodically reviews position descriptions of subordinates for currency and accuracy. Initiates the detailing of subordinates to positions other than their own. Initiates or participates in review and improvement of work methods, organizational features, and the structuring of positions to eliminate unnecessary positions and achieve optimum content in those remaining. Warehouse Supervisor
California Cartage Company-Chesapeake, VA
April 2020 to May 2021
Supervise 80 Associates on cross dock operations. Supervisor for four separate accounts. Lowe’s, Amazon, Best Buy as well as Dollar Tree. Coordinate, plan and execute Daily Operations in offloading and Cross Dock loading of Trucks. Supervise teams for E-Commerce orders for accuracy and time management.
Warehouse Manager/ Logistics Manager
Focus Design Interiors, Inc-Atlanta, GA
October 2015 to April 2020
Oversees Warehouse, inventory control, material handling, customer service, transportation and planning workers. Hire, train and evaluate employees. Prepares worker schedules and ensure warehousing and distribution workers follow safety rules. Receiving, warehousing, and distribution operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing program, Warehouse Manager
Value City Furniture
January 2011 to September 2015
Responsible for maintaining the safety and security of the warehouse and deliveries with zero lost workdays, zero near misses, and zero mishaps.
Data Entry and Maintain Computer Systems for fraud updates on accounts. Recorded numbers of units handled and moved, using daily production sheets or work tickets. Software updates, Security updates, and installation of new Desktops. Managed 20 employees, set schedules for deliveries, including routes, and time, utilizing Excel Spreadsheets.
Ordered furniture, bedding, mattresses, and all other accessories. Contacted customers for scheduling time for deliveries and handled all customer problems with any furniture discrepancies.
Collects all documentation for outbound freight and ensures all documents including receiving paperwork are filed appropriately.
Schedules inbound and outbound freight to comply with warehouse operations and capacities in conjunction with the Store Manager. Third Party Logistics. Identifies backorders and placed merchandise in designated holding area for expedited handling. Receives UPS orders and subdivides into separate product category for verification and stocking activities.
Verifies (recounts) orders received by others to ensure accuracy of incoming merchandise. utilize material warehouse management system to ascertain catalog number, size, color, and quantity of merchandise to be picked from bins, shelves, or locations. Utilize material handling equipment, safely and efficiently, to transport product to shipping locations or delivery platforms and ensuring orders are staged in order of delivery. Route Supervisor/ Maintenance
Independent Services
January 2002 to December 2010
Maintain the physical functionality and safety of the facility including, but not limited to, guest rooms, public space, and heart-of-the-house areas.
Respond to guest calls and team member work orders in a timely, friendly and efficient manner to assess and repair non-functioning machinery and/or equipment. Perform a variety of repair and maintenance tasks including, but not limited to carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, painting, HVAC work and masonry •Conduct inspections for preventive maintenance needs.
Record and report completed repairs and items that require further attention. Trained and Supervised 3 employees in the Sanitation Engineering field to include window cleaning janitorial services, and pressure washing of residential, commercial and industrial buildings. Apartment Maintenance. Turn Supervisor. Preventive Maintenance
Transportation Management Coordinator Team Leader
UNITED STATES ARMY
January 1994 to January 2002
Third Party Logistics. Coordinated all logistical requirements for numerous field-training exercises. Performed preventive maintenance on tactical, and commercial vehicles at my command. Sustained 98% vehicle readiness and upkeep.
Responsible for all phases of Logistics coordination for movement of equipment, Personnel, and Bills of Lading for command movements.
Supervised a four-man team on training of infantry drills, weapons, ambushes, surveillance, low altitude low opening parachute drops, and Non-Essential Operatives extractions. Participated in Real-World operations in support of evacuation of non-combatant personnel, U.S Embassy personnel and other nation's civilians leaving Liberia, Africa during &Assured Response& rescue operations.
Trained and deployed with other U.S. and NATO Forces during the &Joint Endeavor& operations in Bosnia.
Over 150 Parachute Jumps while enlisted in U.S. Army. Education
BS
ECPI University Newport News - Newport News, VA
2013 to 2016
U.S. Army Airborne School
1991
Skills
• Negotiation
• Microsoft Excel
• Leadership
• Customer service
• Analysis skills
• Organizational skills
• Purchasing
• Transportation management systems
• Transportation management
• Microsoft Excel
• Project management
• Negotiation
• Manufacturing
• Warehouse management system
• Management
• SAP
• Procurement
• Quality control
• Procurement
• Organizational skills
• Project coordination
• Warehouse management system
• 3PL
• 3PL
• Training & development
• ERP systems
• Communication skills
• Production management
• ERP systems
• Inventory control
• Handyman experience
• Microsoft Outlook
• Warehouse management
• Logistics
• Inventory management
• Assembly
• Warehouse supervisor experience
• Shipping & receiving
• Purchasing
• Budgeting
• Microsoft Word
• Conflict management
• Mentoring
• Warehouse experience
• Supervising experience
• Supply chain
• Warehouse management
• Training & development
Certifications and Licenses
Driver's License
Forklift Certification
Secret Clearance
Pallet Jack Certification
Assessments
Work motivation — Proficient
September 2022
Level of motivation and discipline applied toward work Full results: Proficient
Basic maintenance and repair — Proficient
May 2024
Performing basic repairs and maintenance for apartment complexes, office buildings, and other facilities
Full results: Proficient
Forklift safety — Proficient
October 2021
Best practices and safety hazards in forklift operation Full results: Proficient
Front desk agent (hotel) — Proficient
August 2024
Selecting hotel rooms based on requests and identifying errors in hotel data Full results: Proficient
Warehouse shift leader — Proficient
July 2022
Supervising warehouse staff and maintaining safety and security standards Full results: Proficient
Delivery driver — Proficient
October 2022
Interpreting instructions or signs and solving problems Full results: Proficient
Warehouse safety — Proficient
July 2022
Using safe practices in a warehouse setting
Full results: Proficient
Work style: Reliability — Proficient
October 2022
Tendency to be reliable, dependable, and act with integrity at work Full results: Proficient
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