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RICK FRANKLIN

Charlotte

Summary

Customer-focused Administrative Logistics Specialist with 5+ years of experience supporting high-volume procurement operations, resolving escalated issues, and delivering education-based service in remote environments. Proficient in SAP, PeopleSoft, SharePoint, and modern CRM tools. Quick to adapt to emerging technologies with a self-directed study of blockchain, Web3, and self-custody principles. Skilled in guiding customers, managing case resolutions, and aligning workflows with operational goals in fast-moving, fintech-driven organizations like Coinbase.

Work History

Procurement Support Analyst

Infojini / Millipore Sigma
Saint Louis
  • Managed purchase order life cycles in SAP, tracked deliveries, and issued corrective action on supply errors.
  • Led remote collaboration with procurement stakeholders to resolve vendor misalignments and delivery holds.
  • Authored user support guides for SAP navigation and shared internal updates on SLA deviations and status resolutions.

Logistics Coordinator

Assurance Logistics
Saint Louis
  • Delivered real-time updates and remote guidance to drivers and brokers on fulfillment expectations.
  • Built centralized log systems for SLA compliance and route accuracy, reducing misroutes by 30%.
  • Standardized shipping response templates and educational breakdowns for onboarding new vendor partners.

QA Systems Associate

OctaPharma Plasma
Saint Louis
  • Analyzed deviations, documented compliance issues, and presented quarterly audit updates to QA leadership.
  • Partnered in license renewals, change control reviews, and documentation transfers to electronic storage.
  • Delivered team briefings on QA process updates and created SOP refreshers for audit prep sessions.

Inventory & Logistics Analyst

BioMerieux
Saint Louis
  • Oversaw inbound inventory accuracy and flagged discrepancies for reconciliation in SAP and Excel systems.
  • Generated inventory forecast reports and collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve usage metrics.
  • Supported contract updates, data tracking, and system transitions during vendor tech onboarding cycles.

Education

Customer Experience & CRM Strategy

04.2025

Blockchain Fundamentals

Coinbase Academy
01.2024

High School Diploma -

St. Louis, MO

Skills

  • Customer Education & CRM Tools
  • Blockchain
  • Web3
  • Self-Custody Knowledge
  • SLA Monitoring
  • Escalation Handling
  • Purchase Order Management
  • SAP
  • PeopleSoft
  • Remote Collaboration
  • Cross-Functional Support
  • Technical Adaptability
  • System Onboarding
  • Fulfillment Tracking
  • Vendor Resolution
  • Coinbase Product Familiarity
  • Cold Wallets
  • ROI/Staking
  • Coinbase Wallet

Selected Achievements

  • Reduced vendor issue resolution time by 28% using proactive CRM workflows and tailored customer education strategies.
  • Delivered virtual guidance to 150+ users on shipment tracking, PO status checks, and self-service platform features.
  • Supported onboarding of new remote support systems, adapting to 4 logistics platforms in under 90 days.
  • Completed blockchain learning path covering cold wallets, staking rewards, asset custody, and Coinbase Wallet basics.
  • Created internal playbooks for team education and FAQ reference for vendor troubleshooting workflows.

Timeline

Procurement Support Analyst

Infojini / Millipore Sigma

Logistics Coordinator

Assurance Logistics

QA Systems Associate

OctaPharma Plasma

Inventory & Logistics Analyst

BioMerieux

Customer Experience & CRM Strategy

Blockchain Fundamentals

Coinbase Academy

High School Diploma -

RICK FRANKLIN