Keeston DeBouse
Burlington
Summary
Strong, meticulous, and detail-oriented Logistician with thirteen years industry experience. Expert in property accountability with training in Microsoft Office and supply procurement. Resourceful and punctual worker skilled in "outside the box" problem solving and streamlining processes for increased productivity. Productive stock management professional with strong background ensuring accurate forecasting and accountability of inventory.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
AI Data Trainer
Outlier
Oakland, CA
12.2023 - Current
- Utilized full stack infrastructure on a daily basis in training and improvement of existing and new AI models
- Developed training datasets to enhance AI model accuracy and performance.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to refine data annotation processes.
- Conducted quality assurance reviews on labeled data for consistency and reliability.
- Analyzed training results to identify problematic areas in AI algorithms.
Operations Coordinator
Riverstone Logistics
Four Oaks, NC
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Facilitated day-to-day delivery operations, including monitoring morning loadout, delivery activity, evaluation of motor carrier needs, and customer service in accordance with agreed quality and production standards of the client
- Ensures timely reporting of loadout/returns compliance within industry fair standards and the agreed-upon communication mechanism
- Established goal setting and taking accountability for results
- Checked in reschedules that are brought back by the installers
- Processed returns through the client's portal and warehouse
- Moving appliances (up to 100lb) with a hand truck
- Served as POC for escalations from the client and drivers
Warehouse Inventory Manager
East Coast Powersports Parts House
Fayetteville, NC
02.2021 - 07.2022
- Worked with shipping companies to make sure that products were delivered on time and in good condition
- Maintained relationships with vendors, suppliers, and other business contacts
- Reviewed inventory levels to determine if more product should be ordered from suppliers
- Communicated with staff about any changes in procedures or policies that may affect their work
- Monitored inventory levels of all products for sale in order to identify trends in sales and customer preferences
- Managed the flow of products through the warehouse, including storing and retrieving items as needed
- Coordinated with sales staff to track orders, monitor inventory levels, and ensure orders are filled accurately
- Planned and implemented inventory control methods such as computerized inventory tracking system and automated analysis program
- Established and improved policies and procedures to ensure safe working conditions in the warehouse environment
International Logistics Coordinator
YPrime
Raleigh, NC
03.2019 - 12.2020
- Maintained accurate records on full container shipments, along with LCL and AIR
- Generated export documentation for all export shipments in compliance with all relevant regulations and collaborate with the freight forwarder to establish a valid shipping rate
- Set up, review accuracy and monitoring of filer's performance of Importers Security Filings
- Performed intercompany transactions in SAP
- Prepared products for import, including work with other departments to gather data elements needed for imports, maintaining imported products database, recordkeeping
- Worked with customs brokers and freight forwarders on inbound shipments, providing necessary documentation and details needed to clear shipments
- Managed distribution of inbound communications with the global trade compliance team
- Created and implemented effective processes and procedures to ensure the accurate recording of all warehouse transactions
- Ensure and maintain an effective and timely order management and acknowledgement system
Unit Supply Specialist (92Y)
U.S. Army
Fort Bragg, NC
07.2009 - 03.2019
- Responsible for receiving, processing, and tracking requisitions and maintenance records utilizing database to determine location of supplies.
- Responsible for managing all unit equipment and supply to include all inventory, ordering, shipping, and receiving, negotiating with vendors, tracking unit budget, and constant improvements to unit supply operations, policies, and procedures.
- Scheduling preventative and organizational maintenance; inspecting inventory records for completion, accuracy, and compliance.
- Entrusted with $30.6M in total inventory
- Secured, maintained, tracked, and disseminated property valued at $80M in combat environment during deployment to Afghanistan.
- Analyzed operations, policies and procedures and made recommendations to increase operational efficiency.
- Managed eleven personnel during four deployments to Afghanistan.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Forensic Psychology
American Military University
Charles Town, WV06-2014
Skills
- Procurement
- Leadership
- ERP systems
- SAP
- Shipping & receiving
- Process improvement
- Project management
- Microsoft Office
- Balance sheet reconciliation
- Supply chain
- NetSuite
- Purchasing
- Records management
- Inventory control
- Budgeting
- Continuous improvement
- Logistics
- Data analysis skills
- Computer networking
- Warehouse management system
- Manufacturing
- 3PL
- Negotiation
- Analysis skills
- Freight
- MRP
- Supervising experience
- Property management
- Conflict management
Timeline
AI Data Trainer
Outlier
12.2023 - Current
Operations Coordinator
Riverstone Logistics
08.2022 - 12.2022
Warehouse Inventory Manager
East Coast Powersports Parts House
02.2021 - 07.2022
International Logistics Coordinator
YPrime
03.2019 - 12.2020
Unit Supply Specialist (92Y)
U.S. Army
07.2009 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Science - Forensic Psychology
American Military University