Rodney Lacey
Memphis
Summary
Self motivated logistics professional with a proven track record at On the Way Logistics, excelling in operations management and sales strategy development. Skilled in enhancing efficiency and reducing costs, while training teams to achieve peak performance. Certified Lift Operator with expertise in Lean principles, driving productivity and operational excellence.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
On the Way Logistics
03.2021 - Current
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Negotiated price and service with customers to decrease expenses and increase profit.
- Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
Outbound Clerk
Volvo Group
08.2016 - 02.2021
- Inspected merchandise and sent damaged pieces for repair before shipment.
- Monitored scheduled shipment dates to achieve timely delivery.
- Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
- Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and disbursed to proper department.
- Processed invoices and order forms for goods received and shipped for proof of transactions.
- Conducted research to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes.
- Operated equipment such as forklifts and balers to move outgoing shipments to loading area.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to identify discrepancies with records.
- Utilized forklift or pallet truck to load, unload, transport and store goods.
- Sorted and delivered materials to different work areas and staff.
Shipping Dockworker
KM Logistics
05.2013 - 08.2016
- Operated forklift to move pallets and heavy items on and off vehicles.
- Built safe and balanced loads for deliveries with no shifting or damages.
- Verified orders from shipping and receiving documentation to complete accurate transfers.
- Loaded bulk and route delivery trucks with warehouse goods.
- Kept warehouse clean with daily cleaning, organizing and sanitizing of high-touch surfaces.
- Pulled order materials according to pick tickets and delivery schedules.
- Unpacked and repacked items in different quantities and configurations for shipment.
- Shipped material and performed boxing, packing, labeling, and preparation of related documents.
- Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
- Used handheld scanners to efficiently track and maneuver freight throughout distribution network.
- Verified quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against packing list.
- Used machinery and equipment such as box cutters, shrink-wrap guns and electric pallet jacks.
Education
Diploma
Frayser High School
Memphis, TNSkills
- Social media control
- Marketing tactics
- Operations management
- Sales strategy development
- Certified Lift Operator (reach truck & sit down lift)
- Operating Red Prairie System and RF Unit
- Lean Certified
Timeline
Owner
On the Way Logistics
03.2021 - Current
Outbound Clerk
Volvo Group
08.2016 - 02.2021
Shipping Dockworker
KM Logistics
05.2013 - 08.2016
Diploma
Frayser High School
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