Corey Kennedy: in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Create and manage SEO and eCommerce marketing strategies to establish brand foundation in market. Secure both domestic and international manufacturing contracts for products ranging from clothing to accessories. Perform trend forecasts to match the audience and product aesthetics while increasing quality and lowering costs. Maximize warehouse space by slotting fast moving items in key locations. Create, edit, and curate online content across multimedia platforms to establish relationships with social influencers.

Responsible for 300,000 sq. ft. facility and operations and daily contact with vendors and customer. Created SOPs, KPIs, and policy training documents for new hires to reduce learning curve and expedite productivity. Modified OB process to increase productivity by 20% and save $33,600 per year through elimination of double handling product through a ‘direct picking and loading’ process improvement initiative. Developed 5 associates to become warehouse leads with one posed to become a replacement supervisor. Created an inventory control process for 500 SKUs of inventory ranging between 1-1.25 million units through the performance of daily cycle counts and forecast trends.

Successfully launched and developed a team of 130+ associates now lead performer in North America network. Have saved $10,000 hours YOY through analyzing of forecasts, inter-department training, and staffing corrections. Instituted a process improvement projects which have increased machine uptime by 50%, increased OB productivity by 35%, and saved $300,000 hours annually by utilizing Six Sigma tools, WMS, and SAP. Helped coordinate a $15 million department expansion with Sr. management and engineering before peak season. Developed 7 associates to various management roles within the organization.

Acted as AVID liaison for Upland USD to help prepare high school students for the transition into college.

Perform quality control audits on production to ensure customers would receive service within stated ranges.