Alan Sims

Background

About Alan Sims

25+ years of experience in transportation and logistics · 25+ years of experience in operations and management · Project Manager experience · Safety leader, OSHA and DOT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE OPERATIONS/LEADERSHIP - Department and project manager- Dedicated logistics manager for Perdue - Dedicated Logistics Manager for Target · Transportation manager for Home Depot dedicated account- Account Supervisor for Dollar General dedicated account · Part of a team that managed and tracked fleet of OTR and local drivers overnight. · Operations manager of distribution center for Whirlpool account in South Carolina. · Responsible for overseeing the operation of medical brigades and mission house in Honduras. Prepared expense forecasts for medical brigades and operation of the mission house. · Small business owner. Responsible for operations of business including budget, hiring, customer service, and inventory control. HUMAN RESOURCES · Responsible for the hiring and training of new employees. Ensured that all employees were up to date on OSHA and DOT standards. · Responsible for safety training and conducting required safety meetings. · Audited drivers and installers. · Compiled payroll · Recruited missionaries to Honduras. Helped incoming missionaries with fund raising, creating support budgets, and orientation to Honduras. Facilitated housing, transportation and residency requirements. COMMUNICATION · Represented Kenco in meetings with executives from Whirlpool, Penske Logistics, DR Horton, Centex and other national home builders. · Led mission teams on medical brigades in Honduras. Led orientation, tour of children’s ranch, and nightly recaps and teachings. · Comfortable speaking one on one or within a group setting with a variety of professionals. Specialties: • Small business owner• Operations • Team Leader • Human Resources • Customer Service