Edward K.

Experience

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  Target

  May 2015 - Mar 2018

  Executive Team Leader - Logistics

  • Led process improvement, replenishment, receiving, inventory, and online fulfillment for a $24 MM a year operation.• Led 3 Senior Team Leaders, 2 Team Leaders, and 100+ Team Members.• Identified operational inefficiencies by analyzing daily, weekly, monthly, and annual efficiency reports.• Oversaw day-to-day store operations amidst my Logistics role.• Transformed a historically red operation to green in a nine-month time span.• Turned processes around by going back to operational best practices coupled with follow ups, holding teams accountable. Show less

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  Southern Heights Investments, LLC

  Feb 2018 - Oct 2021

  President and Founder

  •Worked with small-medium sized businesses that possess high earnings and growth potential across a multitude of industries.•Partnered with the dreamers, creators and entrepreneurs of tomorrow, consulting in areas such as: human capital management, marketing, budgeting, sales, and logistics.

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  McMaster-Carr

  Jul 2018 - Aug 2019

  Distribution Specialist

  •Participated in fast-paced, day-to-day operations in the distribution center in shipping, receiving, or order fulfillment.•Processed and fulfilled orders for a multitude of clients daily.•Participated in cold-calling practices with fellow salesmen and sales managers.Aided in process development identifying bottlenecks and remedying any issues with quick and efficient solutions.

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  DAC Art Consulting

  Sept 2019 - Jun 2020

  Project Manager

  •Oversaw and managed multiple projects for clients in the hospitality industry.•Worked amongst design and finance teams, artists and logistics carriers from quoting and concept phase to shipping.•Partnered with in-house and third-party logistics carriers alike, negotiating packing and shipping rates for optimal shipping timelines.•Thrived in dynamic environments, in-step with clients' defined project budgets and brand narratives, bringing their masterful and creative art packages to life.•Provided project updates consistently to various clients, designers and stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progress.•Managed contracts and relationships with copious amounts of vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables.•Utilized industry best practices, techniques, and quality control standards throughout entire project execution. Show less

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  RaceTrac

  Dec 2020 - Jan 2022

  Co Manager

  •Promoted and fulfilled General Manager duties and capacities. •Responsible for maintaining overall presentation standards, guest/customer service standards and representing RaceTrac brand/image to set expectations.•Demanded excellence in Food Service by executing designed processes, implementing goals to increase sales and margin, product quality, and the utilization of training resources.•Ensured and promotes a safe workplace and safe product handling by supporting safety training initiatives and counseling direct reports as necessary.•Proactively trained and developed direct reports while providing appropriate support and resources as needed.•Drove people, profit, guests through training initiatives that adhere to operational goals and tools provided.•Led 4 Shift Managers and 25+ Team Members amongst the store team. Show less

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  Travelers

  Feb 2022 - now

  • Assist in organization, analysis and generation of agency data to effect efficient management of relationships and opportunities: Knowledge of Distribution Management Information, including Field Management Reports and Agency Resources.• Coordinate all support and communication aspects of Agency Compensation.• Tabulate quantitative reports and provide analysis around Distribution Management objectives using MI tools. • Lead, participate and / or provide input on Regional projects and take active role in Field Management led meetings Facilitate effective communication channels across the region through creation and maintenance of regional information.• Create marketplace identity through planned communication and events: Create and manage Regional Calendar of Field Management Events.• Coordinate Regional Agency Events such as product fairs, trade shows, association and/or agency events.• Oversee Regional Field Management Marketing Budget.• Maintain knowledge of competitive market conditions. Show less • Applied a strategic approach to adjusting and handling first-party property claims of moderate severity and complexity as assigned.• Completed field inspection of losses including accurate scope of damages, photographs, written estimates and/or computer-assisted estimates.• Investigated and evaluates all relevant facts to determine coverage, damages, and liability of first-party property damage claims (including but not limited to analyzing leases, contracts, by-laws, and other relevant documents which may have an impact), under a variety of policies. • Maintained a diary system, capturing all required claim file data and documents in accordance with established procedures.• Provided excellent customer service to meet the needs of the insured, agent, and all other internal and external customers/business partners.• Provided multi-line assistance in response to workforce management needs. • Offered mentoring and coaching to less experienced claims professionals Show less

  • Regional Distribution Analyst

    Oct 2023 - now

  • Outside Claims Adjustor

    Feb 2022 - Oct 2023