Rodney Dotson1499 Girvan Drive #371 • Memphis, TN 38134 • rodneydynasty@yahoo.com • 901.620.9718

Warehouse ManagerSkillful and dynamic warehouse manager with demonstrated capacity to significantly

improve supply operations and logistics.

— Key Qualifications — United States Navy Desert Storm Veteran, having served aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt

from 1989 – 1993.

Proven track record of effectively streamlining budgets, costs, and contract negotiations.

Remain focused on preventing mistakes and avoiding problems while delivering solutions.

Recruit, select, hire, and train high-quality staff; coach and motivate them to achieve their personal and professional best.

Maximize employee performance in perfect alignment with company strategic objectives.

Professional ExperienceAvery Outdoors Distribution – Memphis, TNOPERATIONS MANAGER, 2011 to Present

Productively manage 30 associates and 3 warehouse leads on a day-to-day basis. Draw on extensive experience in order to proactively solve complex management problems

and improve the flow of operations. Plan and monitor projects through the effective and efficient coordination of materials,

personnel, and resources. Ensure all OSHA and fire safety compliance in a 500,000 square foot facility. Increased sales 3 years in a row while simultaneously decreasing shipping errors.

Dollar Tree Stores Distribution – Olive Branch, MSDISTRIBUTION WAREHOUSE MANAGER, 2007 to 2011

Excelled at overseeing the daily operations and streamlining productivity measures where needed.

Effectively managed the everyday duties and accomplishments of 40 associates in the inbound, forklift, and storage departments.

Maintained highest production rates per work hour in the facility at 120%. Consistently ensured full compliance with all department, building, state, and federal safety

policies and procedures. Successfully managed the unloading of 80,000 cases each shift while proactively problem

solving all overages, shortages, damages.

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CTDI Distribution Center Inc. – Memphis, TNINBOUND/RETURNS MANAGER, 2001 to 2007

Monitored and regulated 70 associates and 4 leads in the Inbound and Returns department. Identified mistakes and made necessary adjustments while accurately organizing an

inventory of 10,000 line items. Designed and developed systems and system improvements that upgraded operations and

drove positive change.

Educational BackgroundAssociate of Business Management

INDIANA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA, Indiana, PA

Certificate, SH A School of Warehouse and Distribution, Meridian, MS