Kevin Bedwell
New Castle,De
Summary
Experienced Warehouse Clerk with background working in fast-paced shipping environments moving merchandise of diverse sizes and types. Keeps work areas neat with strong housekeeping skills. Organized, dedicated and focused on going above and beyond requirements to contribute to team success. Experience leader in managing employees, organizing and delegate work efficiently to meet corporate goals. Passionate and patient trainer and mentor to ensure both employees and group success.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Restoration Hardware
North East , MD
05.2021 - 09.2024
- Investigated and adopted optimal shipping and receiving strategies by selecting best carriers, routes and methods to minimize costs and enhance schedules.
- Utilized forklift or pallet truck to load, unload, transport and store goods.
- Inspected merchandise and sent damaged pieces for repair before shipment.
Manager
GameStop
Newark , DE
08.2015 - 05.2021
- Expanded cross-functional organizational capacity by collaborating across departments on priorities, functions and common goals.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Established and updated work schedules to account for changing staff levels and expected workloads.
- Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
- Propelled continuous improvements and strategically capitalized on current market trends.
- Maximized productivity by keeping detailed records of daily progress and identifying and rectifying areas for improvement.
- Reviewed performance data to monitor and measure productivity, goal progress and activity levels.
- Recorded inventory sales into organization's weekly income report.
- Assessed supplier quality to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational performance.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
Department Manager
Toys"R"Us
Newark , DE
08.2001 - 06.2018
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
- Increased efficiency and team productivity by promoting operational best practices.
- Maximized productivity and profitability by balancing sales and expenses.
- Kept employee workloads fair and balanced to achieve objectives while maintaining high job satisfaction.
- Motivated associates to consistently deliver effective selling behaviors through coaching and recognition.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Oversaw inventory management processes, maintaining optimal stock levels while minimizing waste and losses due to shrinkage or obsolescence.
Education
Glassgow High School
NewarkSkills
- Packing and scanning
- Materials transportation
- Order Picking and Processing
- Shipping and Receiving
- Scheduling
- Inventory Maintenance
- Forklift Operation
- Power Tools
- Shipping
- Unloading Cargo
- Packaging
- Safety and compliance
- Materials Transport
- Interpersonal Communication
- Quality control
Timeline
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Restoration Hardware
05.2021 - 09.2024
Manager
GameStop
08.2015 - 05.2021
Department Manager
Toys"R"Us
08.2001 - 06.2018
Glassgow High School
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