- Sports especially basketball
- Driving, I recently bought a 2005 manual Corvette
- Playing video games with friends
- Going outside, could be as little as walking or intense as backpacking
- I love animals, playing with our golden doodles or my girlfriend and I's cat
Carter Kelley
Minneapolis
Summary
Dynamic operations supervisor with a strong focus on staff management, training, and process improvement. Proven ability to enhance team performance and maintain high safety standards.
Goal-oriented professional with expertise in training and mentoring teams in fast-paced warehouse environments. Skilled in operations management and employee motivation, consistently driving productivity and fostering a positive work culture.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Warehouse Ops 1 Supervisor 2nd and 1st Shift
USautoforce
Mendota, MN
05.2025 - Current
- Supervised daily operations to ensure optimal workflow and adherence to safety protocols.
- Trained and mentored team members on production processes and equipment handling.
- Monitored inventory levels, coordinating replenishment efforts to maintain supply continuity.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced operational efficiency within the team.
- Developed training materials for new hires, promoting consistent knowledge transfer across shifts.
- Analyzed performance data to identify trends and recommend adjustments for improved productivity.
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Reduced employee turnover by fostering a positive work environment and providing ongoing feedback to staff members.
- Implemented safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents and maintain compliance with industry standards.
- Managed diverse team, promoting inclusive work environment that leveraged individual strengths.
Material Handler
Usautoforce
Minneapolis, MN
09.2024 - 02.2025
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks for efficient material transport within warehouse.
- Sorted and organized inventory to maintain optimal storage conditions.
- Assisted in packaging and labeling products for shipment accuracy.
- Conducted regular safety inspections of equipment to ensure compliance standards.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline loading and unloading processes.
2nd Shift Lead
Usautoforce
Minneapolis, MN
02.2025 - 2025
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and production standards.
- Trained and mentored team members on equipment usage and operational procedures.
- Coordinated workflow among team members to optimize efficiency and meet production targets.
- Conducted regular inspections of machinery to maintain optimal performance and prevent downtime.
Bartending
Delaware North
Green Bay, WI
09.2023 - 02.2024
- Process transactions accurately using point-of-sale systems.
- Monitor inventory levels and assist in ordering supplies as needed.
- Increased overall event success with timely setup and breakdown of mobile bartending stations.
Head Chef
Townline Pub and Grill
Suamico, WI
08.2019 - 01.2024
- Led culinary team in menu development and execution, ensuring quality and consistency in food preparation.
- Oversaw daily kitchen operations, maintaining efficient workflow and adherence to health standards.
- Trained and mentored junior chefs, fostering skill development and teamwork within the kitchen.
- Implemented cost-control measures to optimize ingredient usage and reduce waste in food production.
- Designed seasonal menus incorporating local ingredients, enhancing restaurant appeal and customer satisfaction.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Created recipes and prepared advanced dishes.
Landscaping Worker
Sylvestor Lawn Care
Green Bay, WI
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
- Improved landscape appearance by performing regular maintenance tasks such as mowing, edging, and trimming.
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Transferred materials to designated areas using hand trucks, electric carts, and wheelbarrows.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing timely and efficient landscaping services tailored to individual needs.
- Planted bulbs, trees, bushes, and flowers for residential and commercial clients.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bayport High School
Green Bay, WINo Degree - Information Technology
Normandale Community College
Minneapolis, MN05-2028
Skills
- Training and mentoring
- Goal oriented
- Staff management
- Customer service
- Employee motivation
- Decision-making
- Staff discipline
- Operations management
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 12 in the development of creating half of our warehouse (200k tires) into one part number racks. This took us about 4 months.
Certification
- Licensed Bartender - 2023- expired.
- Certified food safety, Townline pub and grill - 2022-expired.
Interests
Timeline
Warehouse Ops 1 Supervisor 2nd and 1st Shift
USautoforce
05.2025 - Current
2nd Shift Lead
Usautoforce
02.2025 - 2025
Material Handler
Usautoforce
09.2024 - 02.2025
Bartending
Delaware North
09.2023 - 02.2024
Landscaping Worker
Sylvestor Lawn Care
04.2023 - 08.2023
Head Chef
Townline Pub and Grill
08.2019 - 01.2024
High School Diploma -
Bayport High School
No Degree - Information Technology
Normandale Community College