Zachary Edwards
Dudley,NC
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. An efficient individual whose main goal is to seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Lab Technician
South Georgia Pecan Company
Valdosta , GA
2021.12 - Current
- Oversaw items in inventory and reordered before supplies diminished.
- Prepared samples for shipping and disposed of pathogen material properly.
- Tested pecans for E-coli, Salmonella, Listeria Monocytogenes, Staphylococcus, Yeast, and Mold.
- Distributed samples to third-party labs for customers who required testing that we did not provide.
- Read petri-films and petri-dishes for Coliforms and Total Plate Count.
- Placed pathogenic material and media holding containers into autoclaves for sanitization purposes.
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
- Calibrated and maintained instruments to keep equipment fully operational.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Set up, maintained and verified sterility of lab equipment and tools.
Senior Field Manager/Campus Ambassador
ClicR Technologies
Tampa , FL
2019.11 - 2021.11
- Coordinated and scheduled field personnel to cover operations throughout assigned regional area.
- Predicted and resolved operational bottlenecks, supply and tool shortages.
- Performed quality control inspections on phases of field operations.
- Managed efficient teams of up to 8 employees.
- Kept watchful eye on equipment inventories, optimizing work readiness and aligning supplies with specifications for each job.
- Monitored equipment, tools and system upgrades to compile data into detailed reports for upper management.
- Monitored product quality and communicated necessary improvements to Operations Manager.
- Facilitated field operations through supervision and direction of field personnel.
- Collaborated with multiple departments to meet operational deadlines.
- Monitored personnel performance to identify opportunities for improvement and develop solutions to productivity issues.
Warehouse Lead
United States Cold Storage
Warsaw , NC
2016.07 - 2019.10
- Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
- Supervised warehouse operations by managing employees during shifts.
- Loaded, unloaded and sorted cargo as part of accurate and efficient weekly shipments.
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Performed inventories and stocked new equipment and frozen product.
- Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in and first-out approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked.
- Monitored performance and safety practices of 18-person warehouse staff.
Education
BBA - Logistics And Supply
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs12.2021
High School Diploma -
Clinton High School
Clinton, NC06.2014
Skills
- Inventory Control
- Quality Control
- Contributing Team Player
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Data Analysis
- Delegating Work
- Forklift Operation
- Packing and Scanning
- Basic Tools
- Tool and Parts Inventory Oversight
- Skilled Maintenance and Repair
- Tool and Equipment Maintenance
- Worker Training
- Managing Work Crews
Member of REMF and TRCP
A member and avid donator to the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership. These are both wildlife and land conservation efforts that will make sure that we continue to carry on America's megafauna for future generations.
Timeline
Lab Technician
South Georgia Pecan Company
2021.12 - Current
Senior Field Manager/Campus Ambassador
ClicR Technologies
2019.11 - 2021.11
Warehouse Lead
United States Cold Storage
2016.07 - 2019.10
BBA - Logistics And Supply
Colorado Technical University
High School Diploma -
Clinton High School
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