Brian Hampton
Calgary,AB
Summary
Recently retired professional who found his way back into the workforce in warehousing. I am a dynamic professional with a proven track record at Federated Co-operatives, enhancing brand visibility and optimizing inventory management. Expert in data analytics and adept at fostering supplier relationships, I've successfully implemented strategies that significantly boosted sales performance. Skilled in forklift operation and known for exceptional risk mitigation, my approach has consistently led to improved operational efficiency and increased profitability.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Shipper and Receiver
Trivee Transport
06.2023 - Current
- Picked orders, scanned products and packed boxes.
- Checked shipments against paperwork and signed documents.
- Assisted in maintaining a safe working environment by following established workplace safety guidelines.
- Coordinated storage locations and product movements.
- Maximized warehouse space utilization through strategic pallet stacking techniques and optimized storage layouts.
- Used pallet jacks and dollies to load and unloaded goods from trucks and containers.
- Moved shipment materials to and from designated areas using lift and hand trucks.
Category Manager
Federated Co-operatives
02.2020 - 10.2023
- Developed detailed sales forecasts based on historical data, allowing for proactive inventory management decisions.
- Managed a diverse portfolio of products, ensuring optimal mix between high-margin items and cost-effective options for customers.
- Monitored industry trends to identify new business opportunities and emerging product categories for expansion.
- Reduced inventory costs through effective vendor negotiations and optimizing product assortments.
- Benchmarked category performance against industry standards, identifying areas for improvement and implementing targeted initiatives.
Marketing Manager
Federated Co-operatives
02.2018 - 02.2020
- Boosted brand awareness and generated leads while managing internal and external marketing campaigns and programs.
- Created company brand messaging, collateral materials, customer events, promotional strategies, and product commercialization.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to use for launches, rebranding campaigns and promotions.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent branding across all company touchpoints and communications channels.
- Boosted sales performance through the creation of engaging promotional materials and targeted advertising strategies.
Education
High School Diploma -
Grant Park High
Winnipeg, MBSkills
- Warehouse Operations
- Forklift Operation
- Load Planning
- Certified Forklift Driver
- Data Analytics
- Category development
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Data Analysis
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
- Marketing Analytics
- Advertising Management
- Vendor Relations
- Risk Mitigation
- Contract Negotiation
Additional Information
Current Volunteer with Cochrane Search and Rescue as a Search Manager
Current volunteer with the province of Alberta Search and Rescue Association Diaster Response unit as a Strike Team Leader
Timeline
Shipper and Receiver
Trivee Transport
06.2023 - Current
Category Manager
Federated Co-operatives
02.2020 - 10.2023
Marketing Manager
Federated Co-operatives
02.2018 - 02.2020
High School Diploma -
Grant Park High
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