Christopher Vessell

IC CAE Scholar | Alpha Sigma Nu | Strategic Intelligence (B.S.) | Building Operational Models That Scale Communities, Not Just Companies

United States

About

With over a decade of experience in business ownership and currently serving as a Route Sales Representative at Personal Outsource Solutions, I bring expertise in logistics strategy, operations management, and route optimization. My work focuses on supporting efficient supply chain operations while ensuring business continuity and mitigating risks. I thrive in dynamic environments, collaborating with teams to streamline processes and drive operational excellence. My mission aligns with delivering reliable solutions that enhance performance and meet organizational goals effectively.

Experience

  • Personal Outsource Solutions (2 yrs 6 mos)
    • Route Sales Representative
      Sep 2024 - Present · 1 yr 10 mos

    • Sales Specialist
      2024 - Present · 2 yrs 6 mos

      Manage Dave’s Killer Bread distribution from warehouse to retail endpoints. Forecast demand to align logistics capacity with seasonal trends. Optimize customer-level fulfillment and maintain SLAs. Apply route optimization to reduce delivery time and costs.

  • CRV DISTRIBUTION (11 yrs 10 mos)
    • Business Owner
      Mar 2013 - Dec 2024 · 11 yrs 10 mos

    • Director of Operations
      2014 - 2024 · 10 yrs

      Founded and scaled regional Flowers Foods distribution business. Built forecasting models achieving 95%+ fill rates while minimizing shrink. Negotiated vendor contracts and SLAs to improve cost efficiency. Developed KPI framework for labor, inventory, and delivery metrics. Implemented BCP and risk frameworks for operational resilience. Led hiring, training, and performance management for logistics teams. Leveraged SAP and analytics tools for real-time operational insights.

  • General Manager at Dollar General
    2008 - 2014 · 6 yrs

    Directed store operations: inventory, loss prevention, staffing, compliance. Reduced shrink through control systems and staff training. Promoted and trained team members into management roles. Ensured adherence to corporate and safety standards.