1. 1906 Charlton Dr
Dothan, AL 36303
334.805.3554
www.linkedin.com/taten-wood
Tatenob6@gmail.com
WOOD, TATEN O’BRIEN
OBJECTIVE To obtain a career with an organization that will utilize my sales, management,
and/or operations skills to benefit mutual growth and success.
EXPERIENCE OPERATIONS MANAGER – WAREHOUSE MANAGER, THE WOODPILE
October 2008 – July 2015
Manage 7 employees while overseeing daily business operations to include; Sales, Warehouse
logistics, Dispatch, Inventory, Purchases, Deliveries, and fleet maintenance.
WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE, THE WOODPILE
June 2004 – June 2007 (PT)
Maintain yard, handle incoming customers, load & unload merchandise using physical labor and
forklift operation, prepare and deliver orders
EDUCATION NASHVILLE AUTO DIESEL COLLEGE – NASHVILLE, TN (2008)
DEGREE: AUTOMOTIVE & DIESEL TECHNOLOGY W/ HEAVY EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE
WALLACE COMMUNITY COLLEGE- DOTHAN, AL (2006)
GENERAL STUDIES
NORTHVIEW HIGH SCHOOL - DOTHAN, AL (2006)
GENERAL STUDIES
SALES & PURCHASING Excel at inside and outside sales for both the public, as well as business to
business consumers. Provide above average service with customer-centered
approach. Understand profit vs cost margins in relation to market (Market
Research). Create purchase orders and follow up on said orders in relation to
priority. Daily use of CounterPoint software. Confer with and maintain business
relationships with several industry vendors.
LEADERSHIP Delegated daily operational tasks to 7 employees. Successfully manage
disciplinary actions. Conduct employee reviews. Create discussion points for
weekly safety and production meetings. Schedule and hold interview on
prospective candidates for hire.
PROBLEM SOLVING Successfully and regularly asses unexpected situations and resolve issues quickly
and efficiently. Work directly with customers for issues, concerns, or questions in
relation to customer service or product inquiries. Ability to adapt to faced-paced
environment with constant change in conditions.

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DISPATCH & DELIVERY Route and schedule deliveries based on priority and logistics. Adapt to changes in
delivery schedule to accommodate customer needs while maintaining optimal
efficiency. Constant, direct communication with drivers, vendors and customers
to preserve most advantageous strategy.
INVENTORY
MANGEMENT
Managed $350k - $400k of inventory stock. Conducted monthly cycle counts for
600 -1000 individual items/products. Insured safe keeping and maintained
quality of inventory. Reconciling issues promptly, as they occur. Receive and
record inventory daily. Inspection / QA-QC for incoming items. Cross reference of
delivery items to original purchase order
MARKETING Plan and organize customer appreciation events. Maintain social media sites with
regular updates of relevant and interactive material (i.e. Facebook, Twitter,
Instagram). Create and publish online ads. Execute booths at off-site events.
Design and approve billboard advertising
FLEET & EQUIPMENT
MAINTENANCE
Maintained annual DOT inspections on entire truck fleet. Tracked and maintained
regular service schedules and records. Tasked daily vehicle inspections with
drivers.
SAFETY  Familiar with DOT regulations
 Familiar with OSHA regulations
EQUIPMENT OPERATION
EXPERIENCE
 Forklift certified
 1 Ton & 1 ½ Ton flat bed
 20’ Van body style trailer
 Moffet Lift
REFERENCES References available upon request