SAMPLE RESUME FORMAT
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John Q. Public
707 Good Street
Anywhere, TN 38018
Home: 901-555-1234 Cell: 901-555-5678
Email: you@email.com
Summary of qualifications
Qualification highlights are as follows:
- Instrumental in the design and startup of three state-of-the-art distribution centers.
- Assisted in the development, design, and retro fit of the fulfillment center and the needed upgrades to the warehouse management system PkMS 5 months ahead of schedule.
- Successful start up of a 500,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art distribution center equipped with an advanced direct to consumer distribution material handling system.
- Assisted in the implementation of a Base Plus Incentive system for hourly associates involving productivity standards.
- Managed the orderly and productive transition from a proprietary distribution direct-to-consumer operation to a 3rd party distribution operation due to company merger.
- Member of the project development team that created an internal vendor returns department that reduced an inventory backlog of $8 million to less than $400,000 in 18 months.
- Self-motivated, enthusiastic, personable leader who inspires others to optimum performance.
Employment History
Good Company USA, Anywhere, TN August 2003 to Present
Distribution Manager
(Company manufacturers and distributes consumer products thru retail stores)
Started as picking manager, then promoted to inbound operations, which consist of all receiving and stocking duties. Move to outbound operations manager to replace a lost of management on that shift. Moved back to present position as inbound operations manager after replacement was found.
- Responsible for all daily receiving functions and ensuring a 95% received rate daily.
- Directed and coached three department managers.
- Coordinate and solve all receiving issues with product managers.
- Ensure that all products are stocked in a timely manner.
- Daily review of all hourly production numbers to ensure the correct head count is being used.
- Updating all operational processes and procedures.
Another Good Company, Anywhere, TN September 2001 to July 2003
Fulfillment Manager
(Company manufacturers and distributes consumer products thru retail stores)
Responsible for managing all fulfillment activities supporting a $100 million retail operation.
- Implementation of an RF picking process to ensure quality and inventory accuracy.
- Added cycle counting processes and procedures to inventory control.
- Updating all operational processes and procedures.
- Implemented an associate training program designed to cross train the entire warehouse staff.
A Great Company, Anywhere, TN September 1997 to July 2001
(Company manufacturers and distributes automotive components)
Operations Manager, 2000 to July 2001
Responsible for the orderly and productive shipment of inventory incident to a complete transition from a proprietary distribution direct-to-consumer operation to a new and separate 3rd party warehouse distribution center as a result of a company merger.
- Managed during the transition and achieved increased quality customer service and profitability from $1.4 million planned projection to $3.3 million actual sales growth.
- Exceeded planned product shipping target of 75 trailers per week by 51 trailers, or 131 actual trailers per week during peak season.
Manager, 1997 to 2000
Responsible for managing all fulfillment activities supporting the e-commerce initiatives of a 525,000 square foot fulfillment center with a workforce of 300+ full time associates, eight area managers, twelve department heads, and a peak season workforce of 1200 seasonal associates. This fulfillment center is using an AS400 based warehouse management system PkMS.
- Played an active role in the triple digit growth of the company – $12 million to $164 million.
- Implemented all new processes and procedures related to upgrading the fulfillment center to warehouse management system PkMS in 4 months time rather than 9 to 10 month normal time frame.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Business Administration - Graduated May, 1997
University of _______________, Good City, TN
Professional Development
Interpersonal Manager Skills, Essentials of Supervisory Management, Dale Carnegie Leadership and Management courses
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AUSTIN ALLEN COMPANY
“Professional Recruitment Since 1973”
8127 Walnut Grove Road, Cordova, TN 38018
