Andrew Nelke
Pocola,OK
Summary
Organized Shipping Clerk offers 4-year background creating shipping documents, pulling inventory and monitoring shipments. Hardworking and customer-oriented individual possessing strong communication and mathematics skills. Well-versed in operating scanners, forklifts, and crane's. Possesses critical thinking and problem solving skills and well versed in office, excel, and database management. Always looking for areas to improve myself, to become the best asset I can be.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Fleet Manager
Maverick Transportation
10.2024 - Current
- Oversaw fleet operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Implemented maintenance schedules, reducing vehicle downtime and improving operational efficiency.
- Developed training programs for drivers, enhancing safety awareness and performance standards.
- Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts to optimize service costs and quality.
- Positively interacted with drivers, upper management and shop department, which helped improve overall communication.
- Enhanced overall fleet safety through rigorous compliance with regulatory standards and implementation of best practices in risk management.
- Provided all drivers with pertinent safety materials regarding rules and regulations.
- Suggested actionable improvements to increase efficiency and reduce expenses.
- Coordinated safety meetings to educate team members on best practices to mitigate hazard opportunities.
- Increased regulatory compliance by monitoring vehicles to verify adherence to operational, state and federal requirements.
- Trained drivers to manage time effectively, improving overall mileage performance.
- Facilitated smooth communication channels between drivers and dispatchers to improve overall operational flow.
Shipping Clerk
Maverick Transportation
06.2018 - Current
- Verified orders by comparing names and quantity of material loaded with shipping documents.
- Verified loading dock audits to identify discrepancies with bill of lading.
- Communicated with leads and other shippers about missing material for loads and issues with the bill of lading
- Communicated with drivers about the loads they have , where they are going, and what they need to do upon arrival to loading zone.
- Processed required paperwork to expedite handling of shipped and received material.
- Drafted and managed work and shipping orders, bills of lading and shipping route materials for accurate and compliant recordkeeping.
- Monitored inventory to maintain sufficient supply, Requisitioned new supplies and maintained storage areas for smooth department operations.
Shift Lead
Maverick Transportation
06.2018 - Current
- Trained and mentored new employees to maximize team performance.
- Responded to and resolved issues with drivers and material handlers.
- Kept employees operating productively and working on task to meet business and customer needs.
- Maintained safe working environment by observing safety procedures, policies and regulations.
- Created successful work schedules for each team member for inside and outside loading.
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Enforced company policies and regulations with employees.
- Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
- Prepared shift summary reports for supervisor and communicated regularly on goals and progress.
Material Handler
Maverick Transportation
06.2018 - Current
- Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility.
- Kept storage areas organized, clean and secure to fully protect company assets.
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Read production orders, work orders, shipping orders and requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered or distributed.
- Alerted supervisors and coworkers of hazards and other issues for quick resolutions.
- Listened closely during team meetings to gain complete understanding of duties required for each shift, completing priority tasks first.
- Received and unpacked shipments and new equipment as directed.
- Attached identifying tags to material to match with identifying shipping information.
- Performed cycle counts and inventory control to accurately track product levels.
- Prevented load shifting or damage by using bracing and strapping techniques.
- Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
- Verified quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against packing list.
Tire Technician
Southern Tire Mart
06.2014 - 06.2018
- Communicated with drivers about issues they were having and how to resolve them.
- Dismounted, mounted and repaired tires according to manufacturer specifications.
- Rotated, mounted and balanced tires on cars, trucks and vans.
- Inflated tires to prescribed PSI per load requirements to optimize tire safety.
- Maintained and managed tire and hardware inventory with weekly stock assessments.
- Repaired punctures by locating leaks, removing embedded objects and patching holes.
- Assisted team by keeping shop tidy, clean and free of safety hazards.
- Helped mechanics with general maintenance work such as battery and oil changes.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Fleet checks and trailer inspections on Maverick location- Fort smith, AR.
- Simple electrical and air leak repairs on trailers on the yard.
Sales Inspector
Orkin Pest & Termite Control
06.2011 - 06.2014
- Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
- Achieved monthly sales goals by promoting product benefits and enrolling new clients.
- Retained excellent client satisfaction ratings through outstanding service delivery.
- Increased sales by offering consultation on products and services and applying customer service and upselling techniques.
- Developed and delivered engaging sales presentations to convey product benefits.
- Reached out to customers after completed sales to evaluate satisfaction and determine immediate service requirements.
- Met with existing customers and prospects to discuss business needs and recommend optimal solutions.
- Assisted in product placement and visual merchandising, maintaining attractive and inviting appearance.
- Organized sales paperwork, presented proposals and finalized contracts.
- Attended advanced training sessions and conferences to increase product knowledge and productivity.
- Tailored sales approaches and techniques to specific client needs to increase marketing effectiveness.
- Cold-called leads and closed large number of new sales over several months.
- Evaluated inventory and delivery needs and optimized strategies to meet customer demands.
- Served as liaison for company, clients and referred prospects regarding inquiries, issues, order management, post-sales follow-up and customer relations.
- Met frequently with technical, product management and service personnel to stay current on company offerings and business policies.
Education
No Degree - Criminal Justice
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith, ARHigh School Diploma -
Pocola High School
Pocola, OK05.2007
Skills
- Contents Verification
- Equipment Maintenance
- Damage Identification and Reporting
- Shipping and Receiving
- OSHA Standards
- Shipping Method Optimization
- Shipment Inspection
- Supply Requisition
- Self-Motivated and Independent
- US Driver's License
- Attention to Detail
- Organization and Prioritization
- Data Documentation
- Quality Inspection and Control
- Safety Procedures
- Document Preparation
- Effective Communication
- Workflow Planning
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Shipment Tracking
- Interpersonal Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Records Management
- Teamwork and Cooperation
- Certified Forklift Driver
- Warehouse Software Systems
- Basic Mathematics
- Workplace Safety
- Professional Relationships
- Handheld Scanners
- Task Delegation
- Barcode Labeling
- Critical Thinking
- Digital Databases
- Operational Efficiency
- Effective Communicator
- Fleet management
- Scheduling
- Operations and logistics
- Preventive Maintenance
- Employee management
- Driver management
- Regulatory compliance
- Safety monitoring
- Effective communication
- Operational efficiency
Timeline
Fleet Manager
Maverick Transportation
10.2024 - Current
Shipping Clerk
Maverick Transportation
06.2018 - Current
Shift Lead
Maverick Transportation
06.2018 - Current
Material Handler
Maverick Transportation
06.2018 - Current
Tire Technician
Southern Tire Mart
06.2014 - 06.2018
Sales Inspector
Orkin Pest & Termite Control
06.2011 - 06.2014
High School Diploma -
Pocola High School
No Degree - Criminal Justice
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith