Tina Parker
Portsmouth,VA
Summary
Dynamic material handler with extensive experience at Norfolk Naval Shipyard, excelling in inventory management and forklift operations. Proven ability to enhance efficiency and safety protocols while training new hires. Recognized for attention to detail and exceptional customer service, ensuring timely and accurate material handling in fast-paced environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Material Handler
Norfolk Naval Shipyard
04.2023 - Current
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transport materials efficiently throughout the facility.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments, ensuring proper handling of sensitive equipment and materials.
- Assisted in inventory management by tracking stock levels and reporting discrepancies.
- Implemented safety protocols to minimize risks during material handling processes.
- Trained new hires on safe material handling techniques and equipment operation procedures.
- Completed physical inventory counts each month.(Nuclear hazmat lockers and Nuclear material storage envelope.
- Over 900 hours of displaying my inventory management skills
- Read and create triggers by using a TGI
- Check the status of the jobs utilizing Citrix apps
- Update MAT
- Provided excellent customer service by quickly responding to inquiries and resolving concerns related to inventory availability or shipment status.
Forklift Operator
Shipyard Staffing
05.2020 - 04.2023
- Operated forklifts to transport materials across busy shipyard environments, ensuring timely delivery.
- Conducted routine inspections and maintenance on equipment to uphold safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline loading and unloading processes, enhancing efficiency.
- Trained new operators on safe handling practices and equipment operation protocols.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Coordinated with supervisors to prioritize tasks, ensuring the most urgent shipments were processed first.
- Ensured timely delivery of products by accurately picking orders from storage areas.
- Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Supported inventory accuracy, assisting in periodic stock counts and audits.
Firewatch Supervisor
G.I Marine
06.2015 - 05.2020
- Supervised daily operations to ensure compliance with safety standards and operational efficiency.
- Led team training programs to enhance skills and improve service quality among staff
- Implemented process improvements that streamlined workflows, reducing operational bottlenecks
- Coordinated inventory management, ensuring accurate stock levels and timely replenishment of supplies
- Led successful project completions under tight deadlines, coordinating effectively across multiple teams
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic
- Time sheets
- Checked every job site prior to work being performed
- Conducts briefs every morning
Education
GED -
S.H Clarke
Portsmouth, VASkills
- Material handling
- Ability to read a TGI
- Generate triggers
- Positive attitude
- Attention to detail
- Customer service
- Forklift operations
- Inventory management
- Stock management
- Stock rotation
- Willing to learn
- Materials sorting
Accomplishments
Employee of the Quarter (3/2024
Top 5 choosing for a core award (12/2024
Received an cash bonus(5/2025
Rated all 5s on my DPMAPS(7/2025
IDP completed (4/2023-current)
Certification
Nuclear material control
Nuclear material control for mechanics
HMCC
Level 1
Forklift /Swing mas
Timeline
Material Handler
Norfolk Naval Shipyard
04.2023 - Current
Forklift Operator
Shipyard Staffing
05.2020 - 04.2023
Firewatch Supervisor
G.I Marine
06.2015 - 05.2020
GED -
S.H Clarke