Candice Johns
Lapel
Summary
Self-motivated Operations Manager successful in collaborating with consultants, area leaders, and employees to streamline and strengthen processes and control costs. A collaborator with solid record of exceeding business targets. In-depth knowledge of operational and budgets
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Manager
University Moving and Storage
Whitestown
01.2026 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure efficient moving and storage processes.
- Managed logistics and scheduling for customer deliveries and pickups.
- Ordered packing material and decreased cost in warehouse
Freight Manager
University Loft
Greenfield
02.2018 - 08.2024
- Improved on-time delivery rates through effective route planning and carrier coordination.
- Develop contingency plans to safeguard goods in transit.
- Tracked and scheduled vehicle maintenance via Fleetico.
- Reduced shipment errors by closely coordinating with warehouse teams and maintaining accurate inventory.
- Managed budgets effectively, controlling costs without compromising operational efficiency or customer satisfaction levels.
- Carrier selection and rate negotiations.
- Conducted research to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes resulting in 45% decrease in claims.
- Collaborated with manufacturing and supply chain management.
- Implemented packaging standards to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
Front Desk/Data Entry, Special Products and Tradeshow Coordinator, HHG-National Accounts and COD Accounts Coordinator, Office and Industrial Project Management
Atlantic Relocation Systems
08.2001 - 02.2017
- Coordinated with delivery crews to ensure timely deliveries of goods.
- Invoice and Claims audits.
- Created reports to track shipment progress, delivery times, and costs associated with transport.
- Ensured compliance with company policies, procedures, safety regulations and applicable laws.
- Managed budgets effectively, controlling costs without compromising operational efficiency.
- Reduced shipment errors by closely coordinating with warehouse teams and maintaining accurate inventory.
- Carrier rate negotiations.
Education
High School -
Westfield High School
Westfield, INSkills
- Problem solving
- Adaptive
- Team Player
- Accountability
- Self starter
Certification
- Forklift
- Scissors Lift
- IATF Knowledgeable
- Osha 10 Knowledgeable
- Lifeguard
- Professional Capri Sun Opener
Projects
- Nova Gardens, Managed cabinetry installation project for 200 unit off-campus housing in FL., University Loft Co
- GSA and contact furniture, Coordinated deliveries and set up installation of barrack furniture in Germany, Guam, South Korea and Hawaii., University Loft Co
- Colts Blue Friday, Arranged delivery of inflatables and other Colts Blue Crew gear to different locations around Indianapolis., Atlantic Relocation Systems
- Brebeuf Jesuit, Managed movement of school band equipment from school to different performance locations., Atlantic Relocation Systems
- JA Las Vegas Jewelry Show, Coordinated 40+ truckload Tradeshow loads in/out NY to NV., Atlantic Relocation Systems
Awards
- Employee of the Month
- Culture Committee Member
Timeline
Operations Manager
University Moving and Storage
01.2026 - Current
Freight Manager
University Loft
02.2018 - 08.2024
Front Desk/Data Entry, Special Products and Tradeshow Coordinator, HHG-National Accounts and COD Accounts Coordinator, Office and Industrial Project Management
Atlantic Relocation Systems
08.2001 - 02.2017
High School -
Westfield High School