1. Wendell C. Griffin
406 S FM 369
Burkburnett, TX 76354
940-631-2753
Wendellgriffin1979@gmail.com
Dear Sir of Madam
I am writing to express my interest in the Specialist 11 – Shipping Clerk/Fork Truck
Operator position with Pinnacle Foods Inc. in Fayetteville, AR.
My family and I are relocating to the North West Arkansas area after my wife accepted a
position with the Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville, AR. With this
change to my family I am excited to share my wealth of knowledge with a new company.
I have years of experience in the food industry and I know that I will be an asset to your
organization. My experience has taught me how to maintain a warehouse in all aspects.
I will be available to work starting July 5th, 2016.
Thank you for your consideration,
Wendell C. Griffin
406 S. FM 369 BURKBU R N ET T , T X 76354
940-631- 27 5 3  W ENDEL L GR IF FI N1 9 79 @ GM A I L . COM

2. W E N D E LL C . GR I F F I N
OBJECTIVE
Obtain a career with an organization within my field of experience.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICA TIONS
 Goal driven
 14 years in food industry,warehouse settings resulting in an extensive knowledge of all aspects of
food safety and warehouse management.
 Conceptualized a produce distribution programand brought it into implementation, exceeding goals
a full 4 years ahead of schedule.
 Implemented a food safety program from scratch that included HACCP, Food Defense, pest
management and sanitation just to name a few that brought the Food Bank up to national standards.
 Excellent customer service/relationship skills. I am on a first name basis with every member who
walks through the door.
 13 years of supervisory experience in a food warehouse
 Able to maintain good working relationships with vendors/suppliers
 Excellent written/verbal communication skills.
 Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
 Strong leadership skills that includes delegation, strategic management, motivation, managing
conflict, coaching/counseling,mentoring etc.
 20 years experience with all five classes of powered industrial trucks.
 Worked with the city to implement a recycling plan at the Food Bank resulting in an annual saving
of $10,000 and keeping 50 tons of waste out of the landfill.
EXPERIENCE OF WORK
FEBRUARY 2002 - PRESENT WICHITA FALLS AREA FOOD BANK
WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS
 OPERATIONS DIRECTOR: December 2013 – Present
o Responsible for guiding and directing staff in all aspects of daily operations and program
execution ensuring efficient and effective distribution of food products.
o Responsible for implementing effective procedures and controls for the safe efficient
movement and preservation of product according to FIFO and FEFO inventory methods
o Responsible for ensuring that all activities and operations are carried out in compliance with
local, state and federal regulations and laws of governing business operations.
o Responsible for hiring, training, delegating, motivating and retaining a competent operations
staff.
o Responsible for preparing and tracking budgets forOperations and multiple programs to
include the Produce Express Program, Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program and the
Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program.
o Responsible for overseeing the upkeep of the buildings, grounds,equipment and vehicles,
which was accomplished by developing and maintaining preventative maintenance and
routine cleaning schedules.
o Responsible for maintaining inventory control by conducting monthly, quarterly and yearly
inventories, as well as daily cycle counts.
o Responsible for food safety to include maintaining policies and procedures for HACCP, food
defense,pest control, recalls/withdrawals, labeling, preventative maintenance, cleaning

3. schedules,chemical control, allergen control etc.
o Served as a member of the senior management teamand as such was responsible for providing
leadership in decision-making and vision building for the Food Bank.
 OPERATIONS MANAGER: March 2011 – December 2013
o Responsible for managing the all day to day operations of the warehouse.
o Responsible for maintaining inventory control.
o Responsible for running the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program.
 AGENCY COORDINATOR: JANUARY 2010 - MARCH 2011
o Responsible for maintaining member agencies and finding potential new agencies.
o Responsible for ensuring that all agencies were in compliance with regulatory guidelines.
o Responsible for conducting annual site visits at all agencies.
o Responsible for presenting monthly reports regarding agency standings.
 DISTRIBUTION MANAGER: JUNE 2009 - JANUARY 2010
o Responsible for directly overseeing the distribution of products to the member agencies.
o Directly supervised the picking of orders then staging them in proper place for distribution.
o Responsible for maintaining inventory control.
 WAREHOUSE MANAGER: MAY 2003 - JUNE 2009
o Responsible for managing all day to day warehouse activities.
o Directly supervised the receiving and distribution of products.
o Implemented and maintained a forklift training program for all employees.
 WAREHOUSEMAN: FEBRUARY 2002 - MAY 2003
o Responsible for order picking and unloading incoming shipments.
EDUCATION
 1997 High School Diploma Petrolia High School
 2015 Non-Profit Management Certification
 2015 Serve Safe Certification
 2015 Food Defense 101
 2015 Forklift Certification
REFERENCES
 Betsi Moore Lujan
Interim CEO: Wichita Falls Area Food Bank
Email: betsilujan@wfafb.org
Work Phone 940-766-2322, Home Phone: 940-733-0150
 Arlene Hogan
Finance Director: Wichita Falls Area Food Bank
Email: arlenehogan@wfafb.org
Work Phone: 940-766-2322, Home Phone: 940-733-9529

4.  Michelle Oates
Administrative Director: Wichita Falls Area Food Bank
Email: michelleoates@wfafb.org
Work Phone: 940-766-2322, Home Phone: 940-636-8098
 Rusty Williams
Warehouse Manager: Wichita Falls Area Food Bank
Email: rustywilliams@wfafb.org
Work Phone: 940-766-2322, Home Phone: 940-733-1739
 Aimee Brown
Executive Director: Floral Heights Community Food Pantry
Work Phone: 940-723-7181, Home Phone: 940-781-8005