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Garreth Allen

Coldwater

Summary

Driven and results-focused Senior Operations Manager with 8+ years of leadership experience in logistics, warehouse management, and military operations. Proven success in improving production efficiency, reducing labor hours, and enhancing team performance. Honorable U.S. Navy veteran with a track record of operational excellence, personnel development, and crisis management. Seeking to leverage diverse experience and leadership capabilities to drive operational success in a fast-paced environment.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Operations Manager

Central Transport, LLC
Memphis, TN
01.2025 - Current
  • Oversaw dock and driver teams to guarantee secure and efficient freight handling operations.
  • - Increased production efficiency by 37% and reduced daily labor hours from 152 to 102.
  • - Introduced a Personal Improvement Plan (PIP) program, resulting in an 82% improvement i n attendance and work quality.
  • Enhanced load average from 21,209 lbs to 28,364 lbs per week by implementing advanced loading techniques.

Section Supervisor / Senior Team Member

United States Navy, USN
Virginia Beach, VA
06.2019 - 03.2026
  • - Supervised 39 personnel, conducted evaluations, managed training, handled shift scheduling, and led crisis response.
  • - Delivered operational reports to senior leadership and led disciplinary and improvement processes.
  • - Recognized for leadership excellence:
  • - Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (NAM)
  • - Global War on Terrorism Medal (GWOT)
  • - 5x Patrol Supervisor of the Month
  • - Good Conduct Medal
  • - Small Arms Instructor / Training Designee

Group Lead Coordinator

DHL Supply Chain
Memphis, TN
04.2024 - 01.2025
  • - Coordinated order picking and shipping for major retailers including Amazon, Ace Hardware, and REI.
  • - Operated forklifts and utilized Smart Operations and Velocity systems for LMS scoring, pallet picking, case replenishment, and load planning.
  • - Managed staging lanes and high-speed case pick areas while troubleshooting inventory and system issues using Blue Yonder.

Forklift Operator

Williams-Sonoma
Olive Branch, MS
03.2018 - 06.2019
  • - Executed accurate order picking, packing, and shipment for outbound logistics.
  • - Safely operated forklifts for loading and inventory placement.
  • - Maintained OSHA compliance and high-quality customer service standards.

Education

Highschool - undefined

Lewisburg Highschool
Olive Branch, MS

Skills

  • Staff training and development
  • Operational excellence
  • Warehouse operations
  • Customer relations
  • Operations & Logistics Management Leadership
  • Team Development Crisis
  • Conflict Resolution Military Discipline
  • Planning Inventory Control
  • Employee Coaching
  • Performance Planning Warehouse
  • Forklift Operations

Certification

  • OSHA Certified
  • Small Arms Instructor (U.S. Navy)
  • Blue Yonder Operations
  • Smart Operations / Velocity LMS
  • Forklift License (Sit down/standup)
  • Reach truck License
  • Order Picker License

Timeline

Senior Operations Manager

Central Transport, LLC
01.2025 - Current

Group Lead Coordinator

DHL Supply Chain
04.2024 - 01.2025

Section Supervisor / Senior Team Member

United States Navy, USN
06.2019 - 03.2026

Forklift Operator

Williams-Sonoma
03.2018 - 06.2019

Highschool - undefined

Lewisburg Highschool
Garreth Allen