Ahmed Elkhelfi
Franklin Park
Summary
A self-motivated and organized bilingual logistics professional with a strong record of customer satisfaction, achievement and hands-on work performance.
Results-driven logistics professional prepared for demands of dynamic logistics environment. Extensive experience in streamlining transportation and warehouse operations to enhance overall efficiency. Focused on team collaboration and achieving results, known for adaptability and reliability in meeting changing needs.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistics Coordinator
GO 2 Logistics
River Grove, IL
05.2022 - 02.2026
- Coordinated logistics operations to optimize supply chain efficiency and reduce delays.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure timely availability of products for distribution.
- Analyzed transportation routes to enhance delivery performance and cost-effectiveness.
- Implemented process improvements that streamlined shipment tracking and reporting systems.
- Led cross-functional teams in executing logistics strategies that met client requirements.
- Monitored compliance with safety regulations and industry standards throughout operations.
- Developed training materials for new staff on logistics procedures and software tools.
- Fostered relationships with vendors to negotiate favorable terms and improve service delivery.
- Tracked orders and notified customers of status or potential delays.
- Developed relationships with key vendors, securing preferential treatment in pricing and terms negotiation.
- Established an effective communication system between departments involved in logistics coordination ensuring seamless information flow.
- Adapted quickly to unexpected disruptions in the supply chain, developing contingency plans to minimize negative impacts on business operations.
- Coordinated with suppliers for timely delivery of materials, ensuring continuous production.
Emergency Manager
Emergency Catastrophe Response
Chicago, IL
06.2020 - 05.2022
- Provide short- and long-term crisis upgrades to existing plans across the United states. Maintained emergency procedures in accordance with state and federal standards after crises. Supervised emergency procedure employee training and support.Ensured complete customer and staff protection with proper PPE.
- Coordinated training programs for staff on disaster response protocols and safety measures.
- Developed emergency response plans to enhance organizational preparedness and resilience.
- Conducted risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and improve mitigation strategies.
- Managed multi-agency collaboration during emergency incidents to ensure effective resource allocation.
Kiosk Head Manager
Hawthorn Mall, NorthRiverside Mall, and Harlem and Irving Plaza
Chicago, IL
04.2018 - 12.2020
- Establish top-level partner performance standards and clear expectations. Convey and ensure compliance with company policies and guidelines. Attain or cross store monetary projections and maximize revenue-generating opportunities. Express strong time management and organizational skills by complying with the operational to-do list. Encouraged the most revenue for the year and set a new standard for employee sales.
Construction and Home Remodeler
Evergreen property
Chicago, IL
02.2019 - 08.2020
- Maintained grounds of private, and community properties using hand and/or power tools. Experience in sod removal and laying, trimming, weeding, edging, mulching planting. Exhibited the ability to successfully follow planned landscape designs to determine where to lay sod, plant flowers or foliage, and/or other decorative garden accessories—provided proper upkeep of hand and power tools and equipment, including maintenance on company vehicles. Ensured vehicles and tools were cleaned before being stored and shop.
General Labor
David Painting and Taping, inc.
Chicago, IL
12.2017 - 03.2018
- Maintain clean and safe workspace at construction sites, safely disposing of heavy and hazardous materials Assist construction workers with tasks such as transporting work materials, setting up power tools, and organizing project sites. Perform essential maintenance of tools and equipment to reduce workflow disruptions. Identified potentially dangerous procedure for transporting heavy materials and spearheaded use of a forklift, tugger, and other machinery for a task, reducing injuries significantly
Member
Seasonal Target Backroom Team
Chicago, IL
10.2017 - 02.2018
- Revamped PDA Scanning practice over slower Zebra software. Ensuring perishable items are received and stored correctly following food safety and freshness guidelines. Configuring Cart for Online Pickup Orders, Managing and Polling Stock, and Custodial Practices in Back Room. Organizing located inventory to ensure the correct placement of the product.
Digital Surveillance Manager
ICCI Academy
Chicago, IL
05.2015 - 07.2017
- Review Surveillance Footage, Reporting Infringements, Managing Digital and Physical Filesystems
Soccer Trainer
Free Lance
Chicago, Illinois
01.2010 - 08.2015
- Train Pupils aged 6-15 by creating custom curriculums based on long-term goals and player ability.
Education
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Wilbur Wright Community College
Chicago, IL05.2020
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Chicago Academy High School
Chicago, IL05.2016
Skills
- Digital photography
- Problem-solving
- Decision-making
- Logistics analysis
- Customer service
- Shipment coordination
- Shipment tracking
- Punctual and dependable
- Warehousing processes
- Scheduling coordination
- Driver scheduling
- Analytical thinking
- Spreadsheet tracking
Languages
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Logistics Coordinator
GO 2 Logistics
05.2022 - 02.2026
Emergency Manager
Emergency Catastrophe Response
06.2020 - 05.2022
Construction and Home Remodeler
Evergreen property
02.2019 - 08.2020
Kiosk Head Manager
Hawthorn Mall, NorthRiverside Mall, and Harlem and Irving Plaza
04.2018 - 12.2020
General Labor
David Painting and Taping, inc.
12.2017 - 03.2018
Member
Seasonal Target Backroom Team
10.2017 - 02.2018
Digital Surveillance Manager
ICCI Academy
05.2015 - 07.2017
Soccer Trainer
Free Lance
01.2010 - 08.2015
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Chicago Academy High School
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Wilbur Wright Community College