Varnell C.

About

I bring over a decade of leadership experience in warehouse, logistics, and supply chain operations—managing multi-site teams, streamlining complex systems, and delivering consistent results tied to performance, cost, and efficiency. My approach is grounded in operational clarity, disciplined execution, and people-focused leadership. I’ve led 200K+ sq. ft. facilities, managed over 50 direct and indirect reports, and driven measurable gains across throughput, labor efficiency, and on-time performance. I know how to stabilize underperforming sites, implement structure, and align daily operations with strategic business goals. Core Strengths: Warehouse/DC Operations | Labor & Workflow Optimization Multi-Site Leadership | Team Building & Performance Coaching Lean Process Improvement | WMS | P&L Oversight Safety, Compliance, and Culture Development In addition to my operations background, I bring a strong personal foundation as an Awo in the Ifá tradition. This informs how I lead—with clarity, alignment, and long-term purpose. I build teams that don’t just execute, but grow. Open to Director-level or Senior Operations Leadership opportunities. Also building a high-performance coaching platform for leaders and business owners. If you're looking for an experienced operations leader who can scale systems, develop talent, and move performance forward with integrity—let’s connect.

Experience

• Founder · The Order2025-01-01 –

  I founded The Order as a transformational coaching and consulting movement designed to help leaders rise into sovereignty, clarity, and power. This isn’t another motivational program — it’s a system of power for entrepreneurs, executives, and high-performing men and women who are tired of living on autopilot and ready to Reclaim the Throne. Through proprietary frameworks such as: The Order Protocol – forging discipline, clarity, and execution across body, business, balance, and being. The Throne Architecture – building the structure every leader needs to rule their life with authority. The 7-Day Crown Reset – restoring clarity and presence through ritual and reflection. Reclaiming the Throne – our signature program for leaders ready to move from survival into sovereignty. I work with clients to: Restructure their leadership so they lead themselves, their teams, and their households with authority. Architect their legacy by aligning wealth, family, and vision into systems that last generations. Eliminate the noise and reconnect them with purpose, power, and presence. The Order exists to turn high-achievers into sovereign leaders — not just titles with paychecks, but builders of dynasties.

• Junior Broker · AFHNATION2024-09-01 – 2024-09-01
• Operations Manager · Williams-Sonoma, Inc.2023-02-01 – 2023-09-01
• Distribution Center Manager · WORLDPAC2020-02-01 – 2023-02-01

  ● Maintained and exceeded the goal of less than or equal to 1.25% short confirmation in customer orders. Took the department from a mid-year of 1.7% shorts to 1.00% shorts in order to meet the goal through collaborating with other departments and holding team leads accountable ● Ensure a culture of safety, monitoring safety, physical security, and operation metrics, and effectively maintaining safety goals with only 5 OSHA recordables within the facility and collaborate with Senior Management on safety measures ● During 2021 was able to increase teammate head-count from 45-67 through contractor conversion and smart selection. Increased overall head count to 108 which helped cost reduction for hiring and deployed consistency in such practices ● Actively developed leadership talent and promoted a new team leader as of 2022, focusing on professional development, consistent and committed coaching ● Built cross-functional teams through a collaborative approach with other department managers to meet specific goals and implement processes in the distribution center

• Global Logistics Manager · United States Navy2012-05-01 – 2017-10-01

  Supervised & trained over 100 personnel in all matters of material control supporting 8 MH60 Sierra Helicopters and 197 aviation maintenance personnel Planned & Coordinated around the production needs of maintenance control resulting in the efficient flow of repairable & consumable parts Served customers by tracking orders through the supply chain of 20,100 mission critical components for 8 helicopters in direct support of 10 departments totaling $4.5 million. Responsible for layout design of the tool room & created a streamlined process of issuing materials resulting in greater efficiency & 100% accountability. Maintained two storerooms as Materials Division & Aviation Parts supervisor starting November 2015, within 2 months responsible for achieving 100% during 2016 Supply Management Inspection on material valued over $4 million. Utilized IT systems for materials management. Ensured health and safety standards were met. Coordinated drivers, vehicles and load times as necessary. Assisted in waste management as appropriate. Used SCM software to forecast demand based on operational needs. Maintained appropriate levels of consumable stock for 10 work centers. Processed 534 Purchase Requests quarterly Researched, ordered & delivered over 20,000 parts Organized & maintained appropriate financial files, receipts & reports. Generated reports, analyzed root causes & solved discrepancies cutting down on lead time for parts. Promoted & participated in the safe handling and disposal of Hazmat

Education

• Saint Leo UniversityMaster of Business Administration (MBA), Supply Chain Global Integration Management
• Wilberforce UniversityB.A., Political Science
• Zero To Mastery Academy

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