Alvin Tovia
Barstow,Ca
Summary
Resourceful individual able to handle diverse job requirements and meet company goals. Consistently looks for ways to improve warehouse operations and personal contributions to increase team success against challenging performance targets. Resolves problems tactfully, keeping employees and customers satisfied with fast, accurate deliveries.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Overnight Associate
Wal-Mart
Barstow, CA
04.2017 - Current
- Unloaded arriving product stock and moved to store display areas.
- Used dollies and pallet jacks to unload and organize merchandise from delivery trucks.
- Maintained current knowledge of shelf planograms and end cap plans to merchandise products.
- Realigned merchandise throughout assigned section to give shelves and racks professional appeal.
- Assisted customers by finding items quickly to boost store satisfaction rates.
Field Service Representative
C.B.A.I & Association
Barstow, CA
08.2016 - 01.2017
- Tended to machines, troubleshot malfunctions and completed basic repairs to keep equipment fully functional and well-maintained.
- Undertaking all customer support tasks in external facilities
- Received and reconcile shipment noting shortages and damages
- Operated forklift to load/unload equipment
- Palletize, label and move property to designated locations
- Prepare and verify shipping documents
- Guaranteeing that the work progress accurately follows the agenda
- Conducted ITV (Internal Tactical Vehicle) inventory
- Removed starters, alternators and batteries to ship to destinations across the USA and International
- Assigned locations for Excess GFE within specified warehouse parameters.
Warehouse Specialist
C.B.A.I & Association
Barstow, CA
09.2015 - 08.2016
- Packaged items for safe shipment and protection from damage in transit.
- Received and reconcile shipment noting shortages and damages
- Operated forklift to load/unload equipment
- Implement safety procedures and standards in a warehouse
- Assisted in ITV (Internal Tactical Vehicle) inventory
- Assisted on removing starters, alternators and batteries to ship to destinations across the USA
- Assigned locations for Excess GFE within specified warehouse parameters.
- Supported safe operations of warehouse order fulfillment and restocking by securing items on pallets and shelves.
Warehouse Logistic Supervisor
DAK Resources
Barstow, CA
11.2014 - 09.2015
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Supervised, trained and hired employees in-line with the scope of work
- Managed 15-20 warehouse employees, at times stepped in for Site Manager
- Coached and mentored associates in order to maximize performance and meet productivity goals
- Prepared all employee evaluations and disciplinary actions
- Approved employees’ timecards and aided in H/R related discrepancies
- Utilized Warehouse Management System (WMS) to ensure receiving and shipping procedures were followed to maintain inventory accuracy.
Warehouse Specialist
DAK Resources
Barstow, CA
08.2014 - 11.2014
- Performed material handling processes to continually improve accuracy and productivity.
- Maintained accurate inventory records
- Received and reconcile shipment noting shortages and damages
- Operated forklift to load/upload products
- Palletize, label and move property to designated locations
- Prepare and verify shipping documents
- Implement safety procedures and standards in a warehouse.
Building & Lumber Associate
Home Depot
Barstow, CA
11.2013 - 08.2014
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections and purchases.
- Ordered lumber, roofing and concrete for department
- Conducted pack downs using a forklift.
- Maintained clean sales floor and straightened and faced merchandise.
Building & Lumber Associate
Home Depot
Escondido, CA
03.2013 - 11.2013
- Assist customers
- Maintained and recover the store
- Ordered lumber, roofing and concrete for department
- Conducted pack downs using a forklift
- Went out on deliveries.
Security
Coyote Bar & Grill
Carlsbad, CA
03.2013 - 11.2013
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
- Prevented crimes through careful observation and investigation of suspicious and unusual behavior.
Warehouse Associate
Communication Test Design, Inc
Vista, CA
03.2012 - 01.2013
- Assembled cable units
- Test Equipment
- Prepared orders for shipment by systematically picking, packing and labeling merchandise.
- Performed inventory control, such as counting and stocking merchandise.
- Wrapped pallets in shrink wrap prior to loading.
- Assembled orders and packed items for shipment, conveying orders to shipping personnel.
Driver
Cort Furniture
Kent, WA
07.2009 - 07.2011
- Delivered home and office furniture/supplies
- Directed home and office staging
- Distribute brochures while on deliveries
- Supervised temporary employees, up to 10 at a time
- Conducted repairs to delivery van when needed; replaced tires, oil changes, serpentine belts, alternator, starter, battery, air filter/cabin filter, water pump and tune-up (spark plugs and spark plug wires).
Sales Associate
Cort Furniture
Kent, WA
01.2009 - 07.2011
- Gave courteous and helpful customer service
- Set up advertising displays within store or window
- Reviewed price sheets to note price changes and sale items
- Arranged merchandise in the store to promote sales
- Took inventory.
Warehouse Associate
Cort Furniture
Kent, WA
05.2008 - 07.2011
- Assembled furniture’s, tables and office equipments
- Operated standup forklift
- Located and moved materials
- Received, picked and ship orders
- Noted and reported discrepancies and obvious damages
- Securely packed office and housing supplies in trucks and trailers
- Determined method of shipment, utilizing knowledge of shipping procedure, routes and rates
- Took inventory by counting and using special counting devices
- Verified and kept records of incoming and outgoing shipments
- Compared items and quantities unloaded to bills of lading, invoices or other records.
Education
High School Diploma -
Iakina Academy
Pago Pago, American Samoa2006
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Forklift, order picker, reach, standup and sit down forklift experience
- Safety Training
- Reading Comprehension
- Supply Chain Improvement
- Materials Handling and Transport
- Inventory Monitoring and Management
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Attention to Detail
- Punctual and Dependable
- Special Projects
- Staff Training
Accomplishments
- Received the Presidential Award (highest award) at Home Depot, Escondido, CA.
- Became employee of the month 8 times while employed at Cort Furniture.
- Received a perfect attendance award at Cort Furniture for the year 2010.
Timeline
Overnight Associate
Wal-Mart
04.2017 - Current
Field Service Representative
C.B.A.I & Association
08.2016 - 01.2017
Warehouse Specialist
C.B.A.I & Association
09.2015 - 08.2016
Warehouse Logistic Supervisor
DAK Resources
11.2014 - 09.2015
Warehouse Specialist
DAK Resources
08.2014 - 11.2014
Building & Lumber Associate
Home Depot
11.2013 - 08.2014
Building & Lumber Associate
Home Depot
03.2013 - 11.2013
Security
Coyote Bar & Grill
03.2013 - 11.2013
Warehouse Associate
Communication Test Design, Inc
03.2012 - 01.2013
Driver
Cort Furniture
07.2009 - 07.2011
Sales Associate
Cort Furniture
01.2009 - 07.2011
Warehouse Associate
Cort Furniture
05.2008 - 07.2011
High School Diploma -
Iakina Academy
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