Brandee James
Calumet City
Summary
Area Manager with extensive experience at Amazon Warehouse, specializing in strategic planning and team leadership. Demonstrated expertise in warehouse operations and safety compliance, resulting in significant operational improvements. Successfully launched two sites, achieving a dramatic increase in performance metrics from 63% to 99% within one month. Committed to optimizing processes and fostering collaboration to drive exceptional results.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Area Manager
Amazon Warehouse
Chicago
01.2021 - Current
- Scheduled and dispatched loads to achieve operational targets efficiently.
- Managed associates to enhance productivity and performance.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans for operational improvements.
- Conducted Gemba walks to assess processes and identify enhancement areas.
- Executed time coding to optimize labor tracking and manage costs.
- Coordinated staffing schedules, aligning resources with workload demands.
- Oversaw daily operations in a fast-paced fulfillment center.
- Implemented safety protocols to ensure a secure work environment.
Security Officer
Securitas
Indianapolis
08.2018 - 11.2019
- Monitored premises to ensure safety and security for clients and staff.
- Conducted regular patrols to detect and prevent unauthorized access.
- Maintained accurate logs of all security related activities.
- Greeted staff, guests, vendors, contractors. upon arrival at the facility entrance.
Education
Trade - Real Estate
Aceable Agent
Online09-2025
Trade in Cosemetolgy -
Pjs school of beauty
Indianapolis, IN06.2019
High school or equivalent -
Christian Fenger High School
Chicago, IL06-2013
Skills
- Warehouse management systems
- Profit and loss analysis
- Third-party logistics (3PL)
- Warehouse operations
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Team leadership
- Merchandising strategies
- Logistics coordination
- Strategic planning
- Management principles
- Team development
- Real estate transactions
- Customer service excellence
- Inventory control
- Safety compliance
- Time management techniques
- Effective communication
- Building launches
- Process optimization
Affiliations
- Participated in the LGBT parade pride
- Volunteered to clean several parks
- Volunteered to feed women and children
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Area Manager
Amazon Warehouse
01.2021 - Current
Security Officer
Securitas
08.2018 - 11.2019
Trade - Real Estate
Aceable Agent
Trade in Cosemetolgy -
Pjs school of beauty
High school or equivalent -
Christian Fenger High School