Hi,
I'm a former Warehouse Manager turned Web Developer who is looking to take their first step in an exciting new career!
Located in Tampa, FL., my skills include JavaScript, Ruby on Rails, CSS, HTML, jQuery, operations management, and e-commerce solutions.
I graduated from the University of Tennessee (Go Vols!) with a B.S degree in Business Administration. Outside of work, I enjoy soccer, home brewing, music, and running half-marathons with my girlfriend.
Please feel free to reach out to me on LinkedIn or by email at:
jfmatthews90@gmail.com
I look forward to speaking with you!
1. James Matthews Tampa, FL.
jfmatthews90@gmail.com 901-299-8758
Overview
Highly organized, enthusiastic, and detail-oriented Web Developer looking to take the first step into an exciting new
career. Formerly the Warehouse Manager for an e-commerce company, I am looking to move into a role that will
allow me to utilize my skills in JavaScript, Ruby on Rails, HTML, CSS, operations, and e-commerce solutions.
Professional Experience
Ally Commerce – Atlanta, GA. Jun. 2016-Present
Warehouse Manager
Management Skills: Responsible for all duties related to the e-commerce, warehouse operation. Coordinate
operational objectives with other business units to ensure strategic growth and alignment of our business.
Responsible for managing over $15 million of inventory and a payroll exceeding $500k/year.
Process Improvement and Problem Solving: Helped develop and implement a fully automated, directive picking
process in our WMS which resulted in a 100% improvement in picks and packs per hour per associate.
Negotiation Skills: Added paid holidays and increased the base pay for all hourly associates after analyzing
market trends of local competitors to ensure we can recruit and retain top talent in our organization.
Recruitment and Onboarding: Determine staffing requirements based on business needs, create job postings,
schedule and conduct interviews with qualifying candidates, make hiring decisions, perform reference checks,
and assist in the onboarding process for new hires.
Professional Development: Establish IDPs for supervisors and associates, and provide employees with
professional development and advancement opportunities.
Culture and Change Management: Promote a culture of teamwork, safety, and dedication to excellence in a
rapidly changing organization.
PVH Corp. – McDonough, GA. Jan. 2014- Jun. 2016
Operations Supervisor
Leadership Skills: Managed a team of two assistant supervisors, 30 full-time associates, and upwards of 100
temporary associates in a one-million square-foot, unionized distribution center.
Performance Management: Monitored performance of warehouse staff against set standards, provided
appropriate feedback, and ensured daily business goals were met in coordination with other operational
departments.
Production Forecasting and Workforce Planning: Set departmental production goals and staffing requirements
based on facility’s forecasted volume.
Inventory Control and Purchasing: Managed warehouse’s corrugated inventory and submitted purchase orders
for needed materials within a $1 million/year budget.
Operations Assistant Supervisor
Payroll and PTO: Approved timecards for over one-hundred associates and temporary worker. Organized PTO
requests to ensure adequate coverages in business functions.
Compliance Management: Elected chairman of Safety Committee. Responsible for ensuring facility met OSHA
standards across nine operational departments.
Skills
HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap frameworks, jQuery, Ruby, Ruby on Rails, Node.js, React, Angular, Warehouse
Management Systems: PKMS and AS/400, Salesforce, Domo, RF Technologies, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Apps,
Workforce Management: Kronos and JazzHR, process improvement, customer service, and supply chain management.
Education
The University of Tennessee at Knoxville – Knoxville, TN. 2008-2013
Bachelor of Science – Business Administration
CareerFoundry – Tampa, FL. 2017