Business professional, with outstanding background in Distribution and Operations Management,

seeking to utilize well-honed expertise and diversified skills toward maximizing organizational

growth, development and success in a challenging assignment

  Executive Management

  Operations Logistics

  Distribution Systems/Procedures

  Supply Chain Management

  Loss Prevention

  Warehouse Management

  Retail

  Manufacturing

  Efficiency and Productivity Development

  Profit Focus

  Cost Reduction

  Strategic Planning/Analysis

  Communication

  Problem Resolution

  Working Relationships Development

  Team Training/Mentoring

MS Office Suite, PeopleSoft, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) Software Programs

         In current assignment for McKesson Corporation, while overseeing Operations of 175,000 sq. ft. pharmaceutical distribution center, with $4B+ in annual revenues and inventory levels of $300M+, have successfully reduced labor and operating costs by 20% due to implementing freight flow improvement procedures while supporting continual process improvement

         Earlier, for Target Corporation as Inbound/Outbound and Warehousing Operations Group Leader, improved productivity by 27% or $2.5M and implemented quality objectives, with a resultant savings of $1.1M

         Additionally, facilitated array of safety initiatives that drove facility to #1 position corporate-wide for five consecutive years

         Was recipient of highest favorability rating among team members with a corresponding reduction in personnel turnover by 53%

         For DBL Distributing, as Shipping/Packing Manager, reduced shipping costs and saved organization $4M

         Performance excellence was acknowledged by being awarded highly prestigious DBL Distributing Employee of the Year

         As Logistics Manager for Wal-Mart, reduced shipping costs by redesigning trailer loading procedures to maximize loads; saved company $1.6M

         Also spearheaded Shipping Department s achievement of #1 status, corporate-wide, for productivity, cases shipped and profitability increases; during each year of tenure with organization Department was accident-free

         In an early assignment was responsible for reducing loss time and accidents, upgrading productivity and producing operational savings of $175,000+ on monthly basis

McKesson Corporation, Tolleson, AZ, 2014-Present

Warehouse Manager

      Successfully provide comprehensive Operations oversight of this 175,000 sq. ft. DEA-regulated pharmaceutical drug distribution center with $4B+ in annual revenues as well inventory levels that exceed $300M.

      Diligently assure compliance with all Federal/state regulations as well as mandates/directives from the DEA, OSHA, FDA and Verified-Accredited Wholesale Distributors (VAWD).

      Continually interface with supervisory staff/associates resulting in demonstrated increases in productivity, quality and inventory integrity; additionally, while serving as facility Safety Officer, noted marked improvement in staff safety performance.

Career Track Continued

      Skillfully employed strengths in developing relationships with peers/supervisory staff to support mentoring and coaching activities directed toward personnel growth and exceeding crucial Key Performance Indexes (KPIs).

      Utilize subject matter expertise on industry-specific operational/production requirements to design Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Target Corporation, Phoenix, AZ, 2007-2013

Inbound/Outbound and Warehousing Operations Group Leader

      For 1.5M sq. foot warehouse, steer all operations involved in assuring successful shipment of merchandise to company stores within tri-state region; oversaw Shipping and Receiving Departments with responsibilities for scheduling, forecasting and achieving productivity goals.

      Successfully directed work performance of 35-75 individuals and provided mentorship as well as array of actions designed to develop future leadership.

DBL Distributing, Scottsdale, AZ, 2006-2007

Shipping/Packing Manager

      Tasked with coordinating packing/shipping/order fulfillment/QC activities for a 150K sq. ft. facility; provided insightful leadership, management and motivation for 85 direct reports and was strong contributor to achievement by team of all quality objectives as well as meeting/exceeding work performance goals.

      Held key role in directing process improvement efforts that resulted in important positive developments in procedures and systems.

Wal-Mart Corporation, Buckeye, AZ, 2003-2005

Logistics Manager

      Adroitly steered all aspects of shipping operations for this 1,065 employee, 1.8M sq. ft. distribution facility; managed performance of 60 individuals in the Shipping and Non-Conveyor Departments, successfully shipping approximately 150,000 cases each shift in support of activities of 87 company stores and Supercenters.

Accurate Tool & Manufacturing, Inc., Florence, SC, prior to 2003

Assistant General Manager

      In this early Management position, was responsible for decreasing loss time and accidents while upgrading productivity results; saw operational savings at $175K+ on monthly basis.

Francis Marion University, Florence, SC

Bachelor of Science, Psychology