Robert McSherry, Operations Manager

Robert McSherry

Operations Manager

Koita FZE

Location
United Arab Emirates
Education
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration BA
Experience
5 years, 11 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :5 years, 11 Months

Operations Manager at Koita FZE
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • February 2016 to November 2016

• Solely responsible for order processing and inventory management; main point of contact for procurement and supplier management;
• Utilized the designated software (Dear Systems, Xero) to produce purchase/sale orders, inventory trackers and numerous reports essential to the company’s functionality.
• Devised stock forecast based on sales and demand, responded according to results
• Developed relationships with warehouse coordinators and created organizational tools to increase efficiency and boost productivity.
• In charge of local logistics by managing 3rd party deliveries across the entire UAE; performed routine inspections of warehouses to ensure the proper storage of products.
• Applied knowledge of international logistics (Drop Shipment, Sea Freight Documentation, and Legalization/Chamberization) to ensure success rates of container deliveries across international borders

Operations Specialist at Fluor Government Group
  • Afghanistan
  • January 2011 to October 2013

• Manages employee and cargo manifest for movement throughout the country; Conceives and develops organizational trackers enhancing shipment proficiency.
• Generates reports in multiple formats and software applications tracking inventory status, movement schedules, asset functioning status, points-of-contact, site population, billeting, and accountability.
• Coordinates with management on data acquisition related to planning activities, managing new commitments, work in progress, and operational discrepancies.
• Manages the escorting and receiving process in coordination with the armed forces.
• Leads as site manager in the absence of manager, leads meetings and training.
• Increases task force credibility through expertise across written communication, event reporting, and conducting interviews.
• Elevates efficiency by delivering viable recommendations to improve performance, processes, quality of service, safety standards, and working environment.

Administrative Technician at Fluor Government Group
  • Afghanistan
  • July 2010 to January 2011

• Produced full inventory control reports through different software applications; Reported to management on operational organization.
• Improved record retention accuracy by developing a documentation storage process which has since been utilized company-wide.
• Manages all aspects of collecting, recording, and organizing documentation for multiple facilities; implements policies and procedures.
• Influenced and elevated a positive working environment through conceptualizing and implementing a weekly Pride of Ownership recognition program.
• Consistently implemented improvements to operations by evaluating survey results, communicating with armed forces, and delivering recommendations to senior leaders.
• Trained and developed employees across safety, integrity, and respect.

Food Service Technician at Fluor Government Group
  • Afghanistan
  • March 2010 to July 2010

• Provided daily employee task assessments in alignment with safety regulatory compliance.
• Assisted the Facility Manager and Sous Chef with supervising a large team of dining facility staff.
• Performed a variety of tasks concerned with the kitchen and dining areas by properly utilizing my knowledge of TB Med 530.

Food Service Employee at Kellogg Brown & Root
  • Afghanistan
  • October 2009 to March 2010

• Cooked, prepared, and served an array of menu items; served a personnel count that reached numbers in the thousands on a daily basis.
• Exhibited strict and diligent processes to preserve cleanliness throughout several different locations.
• Escorted and provided accountability for sub-contracted employees.

Assistant Logistics Manager at Weber's Sports Bar & Grill
  • United States
  • October 2008 to October 2009

• Assisted with the coordination of the sourcing, purchasing, inventory control, and logistics of the company.
• Ensured maximum value was derived from expenditure, ensuring adequate supply while minimizing inventory investment.
• Forecasted price and market trends to identify and prepare for changes of balance in buyer-supplier power.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Business Administration BA
  • at Pierce College
  • December 2016
High school or equivalent, General Education Diploma
  • at Benson High School
  • May 2007

Specialties & Skills

Management
Administration
Procurement
Logistics
Operation
Situation Reporting
Document Retention
Microsoft Office
Data Acquisition

Languages

English
Expert
German
Beginner
Thai
Beginner

Memberships

National Notary Association
  • Notary Public
  • September 2008

Training and Certifications

Certified Trade & Logistics Professional (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2016
First Aid, CPR & AED (Certificate)
Date Attended:
August 2015
Valid Until:
August 2017
Food Service Sanitation Training (Training)
Training Institute:
KBR Food Service Program
Date Attended:
November 2009
Effective Trade Compliance (Certificate)
Date Attended:
February 2013
Fire Warden and Fire Extinguisher Training (Training)
Training Institute:
Salerno Fire Department
Date Attended:
November 2012
ServSafe (Certificate)
Date Attended:
October 2010
EPA Section 608 Type 1 (Certificate)
Date Attended:
August 2010
8 Hour Food Service Safety Training (Training)
Training Institute:
US Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine
Date Attended:
March 2011
Duration:
8 hours

Hobbies

  • Basketball Coach (2008 - 2009)
    Volunteered as the head basketball coach for the Granada Hills Recreation Center - California, USA (2008-2009).
  • Black Student Union President - 2009
    President of the Black Student Union “BSU” for Los Angeles Pierce College (2009).
  • International Freelance Photographer December 2013 - Present
    • Captured and edited photographs for nigtlife events, corporate events, and portrait shoots around the world. • Traveled to over 60 countries creating an extensive travel photography portfolio. • Expert in a variety of technical equipment, including cameras, lighting equipment and accessories; well-versed in an array of photography software programs.