1. Charles
gearin
SUMMARY Operations specialist and logistics expert. Skilled at taking
the big picture, finding the problems, and making all of the
pieces work together.
Charlesgearin@gmail.com
Phone | 612.644.6153
Minneapolis, Minnesota
EDUCATION North Hennepin Community College
Associate of Arts: Emphasis on Business Communications + Practice | Class of 2011
Hennepin Technical College
Firefighting + Emergency Response | 2005–2006
University of Minnesota
Media Studies + Biology | 2002–2003
SKILLS Over my 12 years of experience in the
shipping industry, I have mastered a variety
of proprietary shipping software and
achieved a comprehensive understanding
of the underlying database technology. I
have also taken courses in management
and entrepreneurship to increase my
effectiveness in a managerial position and
bring a best-practice approach to my work.
ACTIVITIES
+ INTERESTS
Rock & roll, Sci-fi, Philosophy, Politics, Rock climbing, Travel, Fostering rescue dogs
RELEVANT
EXPERIENCE
Operations Manager
UPS | 2004 – Jan 2015
Air traffic control on the ground. Spontaneous
adjustments to resource allocation, and
supervising a team of over 100 drivers in
the company’s largest center of operations
worldwide. Addressing and resolving all internal
and external customer concerns, from service
issues to payroll. Ensuring compliance with
driver DVIR completion.
Operations Supervisor
SEKO | Jan 2015 – Present
Monitoring and ensuring that any logistical support for shipments controlled by or involving
our station are met. Warehouse management requiring specific knowledge of all inbound and
outbound shipments.
Firefighter, First Responder
Brooklyn Park Fire Department | 2005–2007
Not just putting out fires, rescuing kittens,
and prying people out of wrecks. Constantly
learning and maintaining an ever-expanding
skill set. The firehouse is a fantastic crucible
for forging logistics, teamwork, and leadership
skills. Span of control and institutional
infrastructure are as essential for a firefighter
as the jaws of life and a fire hose.
Spanish language
Project management
Customer service
Report preparation
Windows, Mac, Linux
MS Office
Office operations
Basic coding
Crisis management
Dispatching
Forklift operation
Resource allocation