Amber Drury
Wichita,KS
Summary
With a proven track record at Exotic Pets Wholesale, I excel in enhancing warehouse efficiency and team collaboration. My expertise in warehouse management and exceptional organizational skills led to significant improvements in order fulfillment accuracy and workplace safety. Committed to continuous learning and development, I drive operations towards excellence with a focus on quality control and effective communication.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Shipping Warehouse Assistant
Exotic Pets Wholesale
Wichita, KS
10.2021 - 03.2024
- Implemented safety protocols for warehouse staff, reducing workplace accidents and injuries.
- Trained new employees on warehouse procedures, ensuring consistency in performance across the team.
- Reduced errors in shipped orders with thorough quality checks and proper documentation.
- Established clear communication channels within the team to facilitate smooth information flow regarding order statuses.
- Streamlined shipping operations for faster order fulfillment and better customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with other departments to resolve any shipping issues or discrepancies promptly.
- Coordinated with logistics providers to ensure timely delivery of products while minimizing costs.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly, providing constructive feedback to foster a culture of continuous learning and development among team members.
- Increased warehouse efficiency by implementing improved shipping procedures and processes.
- Oversaw daily operations and shipping and handling processes.
- Loaded, unloaded, and sorted cargo as part of accurate and efficient weekly shipments.
- Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products.
Home Health Caregiver
Phil and Vi Whiteman
Wichita, KS
04.2019 - 01.2021
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, improving their overall quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean, safe, and organized living space for patients.
- Ensured timely transportation of patients to appointments or social engagements, enhancing their ability to maintain an active lifestyle outside the home setting.
- Developed strong relationships with patients and families through open communication channels and empathetic listening skills.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with unexpected situations or emergencies by implementing appropriate interventions quickly and efficiently.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Provided physical assistance for mobility, promoting independence and safety in the home environment.
- Administered prescribed medications accurately, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to schedules.
- Monitored vital signs and reported any abnormalities to medical professionals promptly.
- Coordinated meal planning based on dietary requirements and preferences, contributing to optimal nutritional intake for each patient.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Maintained detailed records of patient progress and changes in health status, facilitating effective communication among healthcare providers.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals.
- Assisted with end-of-life care.
- Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
- Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises to assist with daily physical therapy routines.
Warehouse Supervisor Assembly Line Worker
Certified Natural Laboratories
Wichita, KS
03.1999 - 03.2015
- Supervised warehouse operations by managing employees during shifts.
- Supervised shipping and receiving, distribution and workplace safety.
- Supervised shipping and handling operations.
- Used warehouse management software to reconcile daily inventory.
- Managed a team of warehouse workers for optimal scheduling, task delegation, and overall productivity.
- Oversaw daily operations and shipping and handling processes.
- Maintained high levels of accuracy in daily operations.
- Handled employee concerns promptly and effectively while maintaining open lines of communication amongst team members.
- Maintained a clean working environment by enforcing strict cleanliness standards throughout the entire facility.
- Monitored employee performance and offered mentoring and leadership to improve any deficiencies.
- Monitored adherence to safety protocols and company policies by staying attentive to details.
- Increased accuracy in order fulfillment with thorough quality control checks before shipping orders.
- Collaborated with other department heads on company-wide initiatives aimed at improving operational efficiency across multiple divisions.
- Performed troubleshooting to resolve issues with equipment, devices and products.
- Oversaw upkeep of equipment and physical condition of warehouse, identifying and ordering needed repairs, renovations, and replacements.
- Boosted warehouse operations performance by overseeing dispatching and setting optimal employee schedules.
- Supervised team of helpers, laborers and material movers to efficiently complete tasks.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Assigned tasks to team members to complete within designated time frames.
- Enforced team adherence to safety regulations and protocols.
- Maintained established levels of goods based on sales forecasts and demand to fulfill orders on time.
- Met or exceeded production goals and objectives by following strict procedures.
- Met daily production quotas by working effectively within a fast-paced assembly line environment.
- Collaborated with team members to maximize productivity and ensure seamless workflow on the assembly line.
- Stocked and replenished parts used on assembly line to maintain consistent supply and inventory.
- Contributed to a positive work atmosphere, fostering strong relationships with colleagues while maintaining professionalism and focus on tasks at hand.
- Performed visual and functional inspection of components to determine quality and identify defects.
- Followed protocols to enhance protection and maintain safe work environment.
- Boxed, labeled, and transported items to support assembly operations.
- Trained and mentored new employees to apply best practices on assembly line operations and comply with procedures and regulations.
- Enhanced product quality by performing thorough inspections of assembled items, identifying any issues or inconsistencies for correction.
- Acted as a mentor to new hires, sharing knowledge and experience in assembly line work to ensure smooth onboarding processes for all team members.
- Maintained open lines of communication with supervisors, providing progress updates regularly while also addressing any concerns surrounding potential roadblocks or challenges faced during the project lifecycle.
- Conducted quality assurance inspections on finished components and identified issues.
- Maintained high-quality standards for all assembled products, ensuring zero defects before shipment.
- Contributed to achieving record production levels through consistent performance and reliability.
- Facilitated cross-training among team members, boosting versatility and flexibility in staffing.
Education
GED - High School
South High School
Wichita, KS1997
Skills
- Package handling
- Warehouse safety
- Loading and unloading
- Workplace cleanliness
- Order picking
- Stock organization
- Labeling and packaging
- Heavy lifting
- Pallet jacking
- Shipping coordination
- Efficient multitasking
- Shipping and receiving
- Equipment inspection
- Recordkeeping
- Picklist management
- Deadline driven
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Inventory monitoring and management
- Warehouse operations
- Safety compliance
- Order checking
- Package preparation
- Warehouse management
- Invoice processing
- Quality control
- Data recording
- Storage and supply management
Timeline
Shipping Warehouse Assistant
Exotic Pets Wholesale
10.2021 - 03.2024
Home Health Caregiver
Phil and Vi Whiteman
04.2019 - 01.2021
Warehouse Supervisor Assembly Line Worker
Certified Natural Laboratories
03.1999 - 03.2015
GED - High School
South High School