Experience

Wagner Logistics

• United States
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Warehouse Manager

  • Dec 2013 - Present

  Clinton iowa



Dedicated Logistics, Inc.

• Warehouse

  • Nov 2009 - Dec 2013

  Inventory management, freight handler, warehouse lead



Blain's Farm & Fleet

• Assistant Store Manager

  • Oct 2007 - Mar 2009

  • Reached or exceeded $1M profit every single month for one fiscal year for the first time in the store’s history. This was achieved by analyzing sales, bringing in items carried in larger stores, better store presentation and consistent product rotation through end cap displays. • Eleven of 13 departments consistently met or exceeded quarterly goals earning the distinction of being the only store of 34 to gain that achievement. Received bonuses for all four quarters. • Positive… Show more • Reached or exceeded $1M profit every single month for one fiscal year for the first time in the store’s history. This was achieved by analyzing sales, bringing in items carried in larger stores, better store presentation and consistent product rotation through end cap displays. • Eleven of 13 departments consistently met or exceeded quarterly goals earning the distinction of being the only store of 34 to gain that achievement. Received bonuses for all four quarters. • Positive interactions, clear expectations and quality training of 60+ employees resulted in increased customer satisfaction and increased sales. • Developed innovative ideas to up-sell products. One such contest which proved a huge success was held over the Christmas season and the associate that sold the most extended warranties won a gift certificate and got to shave the assistant store manager’s head at the annual Christmas party. • Significantly reduced loss prevention by replan-o-grammed sections to be merchandised in security boxes and put in easy surveillance sections. Show less



Rock-Tenn Company

• United States
• Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Machine Operator

  • Sep 2000 - Feb 2008

  • Served on the Six Sigma Project Committee while key participants received Black Belt Certification. This intensive process and methodology of reducing error and increasing profits through strict goals, performance objectives and discipline set the structure for learning and management style that would bring profits and increased performance to all future positions. • As a member of the Safety Committee, worked to reduce and eliminate reportable and lost time incidents through… Show more • Served on the Six Sigma Project Committee while key participants received Black Belt Certification. This intensive process and methodology of reducing error and increasing profits through strict goals, performance objectives and discipline set the structure for learning and management style that would bring profits and increased performance to all future positions. • As a member of the Safety Committee, worked to reduce and eliminate reportable and lost time incidents through compliance and education. Show less



Blain's Farm & Fleet

• Warehouse Supervisor

  • Jul 1995 - Oct 2000

  Traveled extensively to help open new stores. Set fixtures and merchandise using blue prints and plan-o-grams, using Interlake/Lozier systems. Managed 4-6 employees in warehouse with shipping/recieving, customer assistance, organization, stocking, ordering and ad readiness.



Jewel Food Stores

• United States
• Retail Groceries
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Night Crew Manager

  • Jul 1995 - Sep 2000

  Started as a part time bagger and worked up to Assistant Night Crew Manager through dedication and a strong interest in retail management. • Developed responsibility to be the Key Holder. • Managed 8+ associates and assured assignments were given reflecting need and core competencies. • Successfully worked in merchandising and ad readiness to assure end caps were set up correctly. • Shipping, receiving and ordering gave a good perspective of timeliness of ordering so… Show more Started as a part time bagger and worked up to Assistant Night Crew Manager through dedication and a strong interest in retail management. • Developed responsibility to be the Key Holder. • Managed 8+ associates and assured assignments were given reflecting need and core competencies. • Successfully worked in merchandising and ad readiness to assure end caps were set up correctly. • Shipping, receiving and ordering gave a good perspective of timeliness of ordering so the correct amount of product would be on hand to minimize shelf space and maximize profits. Show less