Kalifa Konate
Director of Logistics - Logistics Data Analyst - Data Consultant - Data Specialist

About

Kalifa is the Director of Logistics at Manifest, he has been with the company since Sept. 2007. With 10 years of experience in the field, Kalifa has built his career working with several brands such as Baylor Health Care System, CBS Watch, CNET, CDW, Ritz Carlton and many more. Kalifa has strong knowledge in data analysis, logistics and all things USPS. In his spare time Kalifa enjoys spending time with his son and whenever possible catch some NBA basketball games.

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Experience

Manifest, Phoenix, AZ

Director of Logistics (Jan 2017 - Present)

  • Leading and managing the logistics team.
  • Inspiring employees to develop new skills and learn new tools.
  • Reducing mailing cost by finding new innovative ways to consolidate the mailing and reducing inefficiency.
  • Working with vendors to get the best pricing to help with company button line.
  • Working with clients to determine the best way to mail while targeting the right audience.
  • Generating ROI reports that highlight trends in our clients’ businesses.
  • Presenting the benefits of ROI analytics to potential and current clients.

Manifest, Phoenix, AZ

Logistics Data Analyst (Jul 2015 – January 2007)

  • Identified areas of mishandling data, corrected vendor mistakes and providing solutions that minimize client damages.
  • Wrote SQL queries to gather data used for mailings lists.
  • Developed innovative solutions to improve database efficiencies and eliminate waste, reduced mailing process time by 30%.
  • Using SQL SSRS to develop reports for internal and external clients.

McMurry/TMG, Phoenix, AZ

Data Consultant (Sept 2008 – Jul 2015)

  • Researched and recommended new software packages including mapping software, merge/purge software, presort standardization software, postal verification software and API software to help automate processes and meet budget requirements.
  • Used key performance indicator to track and monitor operational performance and efficiency.
  • Followed HIPPA guidelines and securing data storage processes to prevent unauthorized access.
  • Wrote HTML code to send out email marketing materials and annual reminders to clients for member list submissions.

McMurry Inc., Phoenix, AZ

Database Specialist (Sept 2007 – Sept 2008)

  • Maintained, implemented and programmed data for 200 plus separate clients databases.
  • Processed large mailing data for clients using FoxPro.
  • Used MS Access to query large amount of data necessary for client lists.
  • Implemented new processes to automate redundant work and eliminate errors.

Jofa African Imports, Glendale, AZ

Assistant Manager (July 2002 – Sept 2007)

  • Provided general secretarial and administrative support for the company.
  • Answered computer related questions and updated company website monthly.
  • Provided leadership through strong organizational skills during international Gift Show Expos.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Technical Management (June 2007)

  • Emphasis in Computer Information Systems
  • DeVry University, Phoenix, AZ
  • Associate Degree (May 2005)
  • Emphasis in General Studies
  • Glendale Community College, Glendale, AZ

Skills

  • Operating Systems: Windows XP, 7 and 10, Mac OS Mountain Lion, Mavericks, Yosemite and El Capitain
  • Proficiency: Microsoft Office Suite, Visual FoxPro, MS DOS, T-SQL, HTML, BCC Software, SSRS, SSIS, Database, VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, PivotTable.
  • Limited Proficiency: Visual Studio.net, VB, Java, Visio, C++, C#, Dreamweaver, SQL Server 2000, 2005, 2008 and 2012, Tableau, PowerPivot.

Awards

  • Fluent in French
  • Dean's list (2006)
  • Mail piece Quality Control Certification (2008)
  • McMurry, Inc. Employee of the Month (April 2011)

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