Brian Chacon
About Brian Chacon
Brian Chacon is an Area Operations Manager at Amazon Logistics, where he oversees the processing of 15,000 to 35,000 packages daily and manages a team of over 70 associates. He has a background in project management and advertising, having held various roles at organizations such as Trinity Forest Partners and Gies College of Business.
Work at Amazon Logistics
Brian Chacon serves as an Area Operations Manager at Amazon Logistics, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he oversees the processing of a significant volume of packages, ranging from 15,000 to 35,000 per day, at Amazon's delivery station in Chicago, Illinois. He manages a team of over 70 Amazon Associates, ensuring efficient workflow and timely dispatch of packages. His responsibilities include conducting operational and safety audits to ensure that employees meet benchmark rates of packages processed per hour. Chacon engages with associates to promote high standards of safety, quality, and attendance performance in a 24-hour operational environment.
Education and Expertise
Brian Chacon holds a Master's degree in Business Administration and Management from the University of Illinois, which he completed from 2020 to 2021. Prior to this, he earned a Bachelor's degree in Advertising with a Minor in Business Administration from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he studied from 2016 to 2020. His educational background provides him with a solid foundation in business principles and advertising strategies, which he has applied throughout his professional career.
Professional Background
Chacon has extensive experience in project management and advertising. He worked as a Project Manager at Trinity Forest Partners for three months in 2020. In 2021, he held two positions at the Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, serving as both an Advertising Consultant and a Project Manager for a total of four months. His earlier experience includes roles as an Account Manager and Advertising Strategist at the American Advertising Federation in 2019, where he contributed to the National Student Advertising Competition. Additionally, he served as a Marketing Manager at TAVO for eight months in 2020.
Achievements in Operations Management
In his current role at Amazon Logistics, Brian Chacon has demonstrated effective leadership and operational management skills. He is responsible for maintaining high levels of safety and quality within a fast-paced environment. His ability to manage a large team and oversee substantial package volumes highlights his expertise in operations management. Chacon's focus on engaging with associates and conducting audits reflects his commitment to operational excellence and employee performance.