Alexander Blake
Amherst
Summary
Enthusiastic individual eager to contribute to team success through leadership, hard work, attention to detail and helping others. During my professional studies, I expanded my curriculum from an associate with a computer concentration to a management focus because I have a strong passion around leading and helping people. I have a strong interest in warehouse operations, i enjoy the mix of physical and techinal skills. I am a determined professional with dedication to hard work and team player attitude. I am very experienced in inventory management and product packaging / shipping and BOL and Receiving processes.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
General Labor / Sheet Metal Fabricator
Goergen Mackwirth Company
04.2008 - 07.2009
- Performed general labor in metal fabrication shop
- Strapped items down over protective padding to secure throughout transportation.
- Assembled pallets and crates for secure transportation of materials.
- Surrounded items in cling film, padded blankets, and tape to protect from damage.
Customer Service Representative
Best Buy
01.2007 - 04.2008
- Customer sales and service to create positive customer experience.
- Preformed inventory control, assisting in restocking, unloading trucks, and inventory management to meet established goal.
- Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
- Provided excellent customer care by responding to requests, assisting with product selection and handling ordering functions.
- Monitored merchandising, organization and appearance of wholesale and retail counters.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Addressed customer needs and made product recommendations to increase sales.
Warehouse Assistant
Fastenal Company
07.2025 - 12.2025
- Certified to operate a forklift, with extensive experience in loading pickup trucks and retrieving inventory from overhead shelving.
- Performed cycle counts to promote accurate inventory processes, scrap or cycle-in overstock, and correct inaccurate counts.
- Received and processed incoming stock from UPS/FedEx to keep inventory accurate and help maintain quick delivery.
- Drafted and managed bills of lading, and shipping route materials for accurate and compliant recordkeeping.
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
- Placed incoming inventory in optimal storage locations to promote continued accuracy and easy retrieval.
- Certified to operate a forklift, with extensive experience in loading pickup trucks and retrieving inventory from overhead shelving.
- Managed warehouse operations and verified proper shipment procedures.
- Assisted in receiving, stocking and distribution of merchandise.
- Prepared pallets of boxes for easy transportation between customer and storage locations.
- Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
- Loaded, unloaded, and sorted cargo as part of accurate and efficient weekly shipments.
Autopilot Engineer
Tesla / Buffalo NY
04.2021 - 05.2022
- Maximize Tesla’s Autopilot performance by developing high-quality and diverse data sets for neural network AI training.
- Utilize data analytics tools to identify areas of concern within the AI model and methods to improve subsequent model generations.
- Identify and prioritize AI development tasks, working closely with interdisciplinary team members.
Built Graphic Deisgn / Gaming PC's
College and Computer Work
02.2010 - 01.2019
- Established Desktop Maintenance, Installation, Troubleshooting and Repair to meet customer requirements and improve security.
- Custom Build High Performance Computers
- Used diagnostic tools to identify hardware failures and replace non-functional components.
- Tested and installed motherboards, processors, and graphics cards on desktops and laptops for corporate staff.
- Refurbished PC systems and peripherals such as monitors, networking equipment, printers, and more.
- Recommended new and replacement hardware and software purchases.
Education
Associate of Science - Computer Science
SUNY Empire State College
Buffalo, NY03-2017
Bachelor of Science - Business, Management & Economics
SUNY Empire State College
01.2019
Skills
- Software, Hardware, Electrical Installations, Printers
- Computer: MS Office, Internet, LAN, Network Security
- Inventory control & management
- Statistics
- Troubleshooting
- Good listening skills
- Excellent work ethic
- Planning & Coordination
- Written Communication
- Analytical skills
- Customer Service
- Detail-oriented
HOBBIES
Reading, Running, Cooking, Computer Programing, Animal Advocacy
Timeline
Warehouse Assistant
Fastenal Company
07.2025 - 12.2025
Autopilot Engineer
Tesla / Buffalo NY
04.2021 - 05.2022
Built Graphic Deisgn / Gaming PC's
College and Computer Work
02.2010 - 01.2019
General Labor / Sheet Metal Fabricator
Goergen Mackwirth Company
04.2008 - 07.2009
Customer Service Representative
Best Buy
01.2007 - 04.2008
Bachelor of Science - Business, Management & Economics
SUNY Empire State College
Associate of Science - Computer Science
SUNY Empire State College