Amber Jerome
Romulus,MI
Summary
Highly organized and detail-oriented professional with a company-minded approach. Extensive experience in managing various levels of Hazardous Waste. Strong interpersonal skills enable effective communication and collaboration with team members, stakeholders, and clients. Demonstrates a proven ability to prioritize and plan for company success, consistently delivering results in fast-paced environments. Known for hardworking nature and quick learning abilities, approaches challenges with a growth mindset, always seeking opportunities for personal and professional development.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Division Biller - NY
Republic Services
06.2023 - Current
- Biller for 213 NRC NY Environmental Services, Inc.
- Work closely with Project Managers to accurately record and bill for the entire project.
- Execute billing tasks and recorded information in company databases.
- Manage a high volume of invoices, prioritizing workload to meet deadlines and maintain cash flow.
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, customer contracts/quotes, and industry standards throughout all aspects of the billing process.
- Increased revenue through timely processing of invoices.
- Improved overall client satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns related to invoicing disputes or inconsistencies.
- Used data entry skills to accurately document and input statements.
Receiving Technician
US Ecology
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Use EQAI daily with high success to process incoming and out-going hazardous waste trucks for solid and liquid waste disposal ensuring DOT/RCRA standards
- DOT, RCRA, HAZWOPER trained
- Input hazardous materials manifests, BOL, and sample incoming materials for lab analysis
- Manage all aspects of documents for billing, including scanning, mailing, and organizing and filing physical documents for storage.
- Assisted in resolving shipment discrepancies through effective communication with vendors and escalating issues when necessary.
- Maintained a clean and organized receiving area, contributing to a safe working environment and streamlined workflows.
Folder Operator
Pollard Banknote Limited
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Run bunch folder to verify the correct fold on processed lottery tickets
- Separate stacks of folded product by the appropriate numbers and load these stacks, in correct order, onto racks or crates for finishing
- Plan and perform efficient changeovers and make–readies of the B-bunch folder and assisting with press changeovers
- Monitor quality of tickets and ensure that machine is performing at standard, maintain the required productivity levels coupled with low waste levels
- Verify the correct fold on processed lottery tickets and that the slitter/linear perforations are of acceptable quality
- Perform preventative/corrective maintenance as required on the folder and its peripherals.
- Maintained high level of quality and productivity, attention to detail, count accuracy of material and unit appearance.
Warehouse Specialist/Order Fulfillment
Exela Technologies
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Shipping and receiving - FedEx and Clipper ship
- Order fulfillment, picked items for shipping, packaged, shipped
- Maintained inventory levels
- Trained new employees
- Ran bindery equipment to cover books, industrial paper cutter, shrink wrapper, folder, paper scorer, laminator, etc
- Warehouse - Fork truck, electric hand jack, hand scanner
- Verified amount of items received in orders and cross-checked with invoices.
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily order fulfillment goals, ensuring timely delivery to customers.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization within the warehouse facility, promoting a safe working environment for all staff members.
- Loaded and unloaded items from and to shipping containers and vessels.
Warehouse Supervisor
Plasteel Corporation
01.2013 - 01.2021
- Managed all aspects of preparing, packaging, and shipping materials
- Ensured quality control and safety compliance
- Maintained all inventory
- Drove box truck and forklift, and operated various machines (heat sealer, shrink-wrap, etc.) Hired, trained, and supervised employees; created training manuals
- Communicated with stakeholders for shipping and ordering
- Prepared documents for record keeping and planning using Microsoft Word and Excel
- Supervised warehouse operations by managing employees during shifts.
- Supervised shipping and receiving, distribution and workplace safety.
- Supervised shipping and handling operations.
- 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.
Chemical Plant Operator
BASF - Wyandotte Resins
08.2008 - 07.2013
- Commissioned pre-start-up of Wyandotte Resins Plant using P&IDs to locate, label, and verify pipes, valves, and all other equipment was properly located, identified, and functioning
- Team Leader of group assigned to assess need for/purchase appropriate safety and regulatory signage for the labeling of the plant
- Safety Inspection Team Leader: performed daily, weekly, and monthly area and safety inspections and produced reports for management
- Ran Siemens based Control Panel to induce reactions, complete blends, and transfer liquid chemical batches to storage and used SAP and the shipping and production schedules daily for coordinating shipping and receiving activities
- Performed manual additions of raw materials, monomers, inhibitors, reactants, biocides, surfactants, and solid chemicals for the production of various finished products, and sampled unfinished and finished product for lab work-up
- Packaged finished solid, emulsion, and resin products.
- Played an active role during emergency response situations by following established protocols and applying critical thinking skills under pressure.
- Trained new operators in correct operation procedures, ensuring consistent performance across shifts.
- Participated in regular safety training sessions to stay current with industry best practices and reinforce company-wide commitment to safety excellence.
- Assisted in the development of cost-saving initiatives through continuous improvement efforts, reducing waste generation and energy consumption.
- Improved product quality by monitoring and adjusting process parameters based on analytical data from laboratory tests.
- Supported plant management in conducting audits, inspections, and investigations related to environmental compliance, reporting findings accurately and proposing corrective actions when necessary.
Lab Technician
BASF
01.2008 - 08.2008
- Processed samples of amino resins for both in process and pre-shipment results
- Performed titration, pH, viscosity, and ammonia level testing and used an HPLC
- Compiled data and created reports using Microsoft Word and Excel
- Maintained high level of cleanliness in the lab at all times.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Maintained a safe and organized laboratory environment, adhering to strict safety protocols.
Chemical Handler
Veolia
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Contracted to permanently dismantle Pfizer Ann Arbor
- Managed the removal and disposal of nuclear, chemical, and biological waste
- Followed DOT hazardous shipping requirements.
Education
No Degree - Civil/Environmental Engineering
Wayne State University
Detroit, MISkills
- Billing
- Data entry proficiency
- Regulatory Compliance
- Invoice Processing
- Multitasking Abilities
- Time Management
- Reliability
- Problem-Solving
- Customer Service
Timeline
Division Biller - NY
Republic Services
06.2023 - Current
Receiving Technician
US Ecology
08.2022 - 06.2023
Folder Operator
Pollard Banknote Limited
02.2022 - 08.2022
Warehouse Specialist/Order Fulfillment
Exela Technologies
01.2021 - 01.2022
Warehouse Supervisor
Plasteel Corporation
01.2013 - 01.2021
Chemical Plant Operator
BASF - Wyandotte Resins
08.2008 - 07.2013
Lab Technician
BASF
01.2008 - 08.2008
Chemical Handler
Veolia
01.2007 - 01.2008
No Degree - Civil/Environmental Engineering
Wayne State University