ADAM TIMOTHY LEVKNECHT

2025 E Greenwich Avenue ~ Milwaukee, WI 53211

(414) 313 - 9854 al94c714@westpost.net

QUALIFICATIONS

Warehousing ~ Logistics ~ Leadership

Bright and dynamic warehousing and logistics manager with history of success in
progressively more responsible roles. A key contributor and outstanding perform
er at Glenn Rieder Inc. and Portside Properties: recipient of ten consecutive q
uarterly bonuses at Glenn Rieder for perfect attendance; recognized for deliveri
ng above and beyond. Leads by example; builds and mentors highly successful tea
ms. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; delivers great customer s
ervice. Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Spectrum and Minitab.

Additional areas of expertise include:

Quality Control Vendor Ma

nagement Recordkeeping/Invoicing
Client Service Negotiatio
ns Problem Resolution
Team Building/Leading Org
anization Health & Safety

SELECT CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS

GLENN RIEDER INC.

Reduced freight costs by 40% saving in excess of $50,000 annually by negot

iating a highly advantageous discount rate with FedEx.
Saved company $40,000 annually: requested additional responsibility of pe
rsonally managing second warehouse location negating the need for another Shippi
ng and Receiving Manager.
Championed adoption of inventory system allowing improved tracking of ship
ments, increasing customer satisfaction and reducing costs due to shrinkage and
damage.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

GLENN RIEDER INC., Milwaukee, WI 2006 - Present

Senior Shipping and Receiving Manager, 2007 - Present

Directs operations of two distinct warehouse (architectural millwork and a

dhesives) facilities with separate loading docks through a team of 15; recruits,
trains, mentors and manages staff.
Oversees international and hazmat shipments; ensures a safe working enviro
nment and compliance with all OHSA regulations.
Quotes for freight and inventory supplies; partners with vendors including
freight carriers; manages customer relationships and escalations; negotiates sh
ipping contracts; manages vendor relationships.
Ensures quality control and timeliness in all incoming and outgoing freigh
t; informs customers of any issues affecting their shipments.
Collaborates with internal stakeholders on pricing, invoicing and quality
issues, raw material requirements and incoming orders.
Maintains all records: tracks invoices, received and processed shipments,
and bills of lading; creates transmittals/ship tickets.

Assistant Manager, Shipping and Receiving, 2006 - 2007

Collaborated with Senior Manager to ensure architectural millwork warehous

e facility ran smoothly; pitched in on the loading dock and in the warehouse whe
never needed.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
(Continued)

PORTSIDE PROPERTIES, Sturgeon Bay, WI 2000 - 2004

Warehouse Manager
 Managed warehouse activities for 7,000 square foot facility for this small
construction company ensuring excellent client service.
Supervised and trained team of eight; full responsibility for UPS and FedE
x incoming and outgoing shipments; bills of lading and all paperwork.

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

MILWAUKEE AREA TECHNICAL COLLEGE, Milwaukee, WI

A.A.S. in Custom Millwork (GPA 3.85/4.0), 2007

Fork Lift Certificate, 2010

Dangerous Goods Certificate, 2008
OSHA Certificate, 2007