Robert Peterson
Lees Summit
Summary
Results-driven professional prepared to bring a blend of strategic vision and hands-on leadership to a dynamic organization. Background includes managing multiple regions, driving operational improvements, and spearheading initiatives that align with company goals. Known for fostering team collaboration and consistently achieving results, with core skills in leadership and strategic planning.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Material Handler
Garmin
09.2025 - Current
- Managed shipping and receiving operations at G2 location, ensuring timely and accurate processing of materials.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transport materials efficiently within warehouse environment.
- Managed inventory control processes, ensuring accurate stock levels and timely replenishment.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow, enhancing productivity and reducing downtime.
Regional Manager
PMA USA
06.2021 - 06.2025
- Oversaw team of agents across Kansas and Missouri, ensuring alignment with sales strategies
- Responsible for overseeing a team of agents throughout Kansas/Missouri
- Managed territory and sales targets, creating new business, tracking results, following up on training, and conducting 1 on 1 reviews with all agents and district managers
- Onboarded and hired new agents.
Location/Airport Manager
Budget Rent a Car Kansas City
05.2017 - 05.2021
- Rotated through various locations as intern, gaining comprehensive understanding of business operations.
- Responsible for daily operations both at the airport and while I was a location manager
- Managed daily operations at the airport and as a location manager.
- Responsible for overall sales, training, and sales classes across the city.
- Both airport and my previous location increased sales by an average of 23% over period at each prior to COVID-19.
- Directed overall sales, training, and sales classes across the city.
Pre-Load Supervisor/Logistics Coordinator
UPS
St. Joseph, MO
03.2009 - 05.2016
- Coordinated nightly pre-load operations, managing loading/unloading processes in union environment to ensure smooth workflow
- Resolved safety issues and maintained OSHA compliance to uphold workplace safety standards
- Coordinated driver schedules to ensure timely departures
- Coordinated morning logistics and routes with drivers for the day, and managed the transfer of packages between drivers.
Education
B.A. - Business Administration
Missouri Western State University
St. Joseph, MO05-2019
Skills
- Inventory management
- Order fulfillment
- Safety compliance
- Operations
- Territory management
- Goals and performance
- Positive mindset
- Operational oversight
- Sales and marketing strategies
Timeline
Material Handler
Garmin
09.2025 - Current
Regional Manager
PMA USA
06.2021 - 06.2025
Location/Airport Manager
Budget Rent a Car Kansas City
05.2017 - 05.2021
Pre-Load Supervisor/Logistics Coordinator
UPS
03.2009 - 05.2016
B.A. - Business Administration
Missouri Western State University