Anthony Lester
Union Point,GA
Summary
Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings. Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Deli Clerk
Walmart
03.2023 - Current
- Serving customers, inventory
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
- Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock, and following proper storage procedures.
- Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
Amazon Fulfillment Associate
Amazon Warehouse
07.2022 - Current
- Collaborated effectively with coworkers on initiatives focused on achieving measurable improvements in production quality and workflow.
- Supervised and trained new staff in performing census.
- Monitored packaging supply inventory and proactively requisitioned materials to avoid shortages.
- Orchestrated effective materials management with strong stock rotation strategies, new order placements and shipping inspections.
Production Worker
American remanufacturing company
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Collaborated with other departments to optimize production workflows.
- Prepared reports and technical documentation of day-to-day production processes.
Produce Associate
Walmart
12.2021 - 03.2022
- Stocked fruits and vegetables and removed old or poor quality products
- Pleasantly greeted customers and provided prompt and courteous service
- Assisted customers with price checking fruits and vegetables and finding requested items in department
- Readied items for sales floor stocking by affixing tags and preparing shelf labels
- Ordered produce for following day based on projected needs
- Assisted with weekly inventory counts.
Order Filler
Walmart
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Operated warehouse equipment and reported instances of safety code violations to management to reduce risk of accidents
- Trained new warehouse employees on safety procedures and provided updated safety manuals for review purposes
- Reduced fulfillment errors by using RF scanners to quickly pick items to proper bins.
Supervisor
Amazon Fulfillment
01.2021 - 07.2021
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts
- Developed training, task and process guidelines and communicated clear and concise directions to employees
- Identified individual employee's unique work styles and adapted management methods.
Warehouse Worker
Amazon Fulfillment
11.2020 - 01.2021
- Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed audits to uncover and address inaccuracies
- Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in and first-out approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked
- Operated pallet jacks and material moving equipment to receive and transport items from various warehouse locations
- Recorded information, shortages and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate
- Simplified shipping and receiving processes for improved workflow
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
Assembler
Hitachi
02.2020 - 11.2020
- Followed tooling instructions and product specifications to determine and implement operational sequences
- Manually set up machinery, lathes and grinders
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems
- Kept detailed production records and identified hold-ups.
Lister
United States Census
08.2019 - 02.2020
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
Utility Worker
Georgia-Pacific
03.2018 - 06.2019
Supervisor
Contemporary Marketing Group
01.2017 - 02.2018
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows
- Interviewed, hired and trained new employees for production positions
- Developed training, task and process guidelines and communicated clear and concise directions to employees
- Built, managed and coached insourced and outsourced teams
- Analyzed equipment breakdowns using various troubleshooting methods.
Assistant Deli Manager
Publix
03.2014 - 05.2016
- Operated slicer and price computing scale to accurately slice, weigh and label meat products
- Prepared and placed meat cuts and products in display counter to catch shopper's eye and boost sales
- Increased sales 40% through suggestive selling of promotional items
- Attended to customers by taking orders, resolving complaints and issues and operating cash register to take payments
- Verified inventory computations by comparing to physical counts of stock, investigating discrepancies with manager
- Controlled freshness of products by rotating and removing out of code merchandise
- Organized and oversaw food service training to educate employees on resetting tables, relaying orders to cooks and upselling food and beverages
- Directed team of ten deli workers handling $60K in weekly business
- Reviewed pricing and ordered food ingredients, kitchen appliances and supplies
- Set schedules for ten staff by planning and designating shifts and hours.
- Controlled inventory costs by carefully managing portion control and reducing waste.
- Organized and oversaw food service training to educate employees on resetting tables, relaying orders to cooks and upselling food and beverages.
- Set schedules for 10-15 staff by planning and designating shifts and hours.
- Collaborated with other departments to coordinate deli promotions and verify proper stock levels.
Deli Clerk
Publix
01.2012 - 03.2014
- Promoted new or high-value food items by creating attractive displays in cases and other customer-facing areas
- Greeted customers at counter to fulfill requests and answer questions
- Offered product samples to customers, generating additional sales through taste-testing
- Responded to telephone inquiries regarding available products and services and helped customers make appropriate choices
- Listened to customer requests and suggested additional menu items as appropriate to upsell products
- Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock and following proper storage procedures
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods
- Took special orders for event catering and party trays, assisting customers by recommending additional items, condiments and garnishes
- Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
Product Sampler
Sunflower Staffing
02.2008 - 09.2013
- Recommended architectural improvements, design solutions, and integration solutions.
- Checked color, shape, texture and grade of products and materials against established templates, charts, and samples.
- Assisted in developing inspection and testing protocols.
- Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
- Analyzed customer service trends to discover areas of opportunity and provide feedback to management.
Education
Tucker High School
Tucker, GASkills
- Attention to Detail
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Problem-Solving
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Time-Management
- Critical Thinking
Timeline
Deli Clerk
Walmart
03.2023 - Current
Production Worker
American remanufacturing company
09.2022 - 04.2023
Amazon Fulfillment Associate
Amazon Warehouse
07.2022 - Current
Produce Associate
Walmart
12.2021 - 03.2022
Order Filler
Walmart
07.2021 - 12.2021
Supervisor
Amazon Fulfillment
01.2021 - 07.2021
Warehouse Worker
Amazon Fulfillment
11.2020 - 01.2021
Assembler
Hitachi
02.2020 - 11.2020
Lister
United States Census
08.2019 - 02.2020
Utility Worker
Georgia-Pacific
03.2018 - 06.2019
Supervisor
Contemporary Marketing Group
01.2017 - 02.2018
Assistant Deli Manager
Publix
03.2014 - 05.2016
Deli Clerk
Publix
01.2012 - 03.2014
Product Sampler
Sunflower Staffing
02.2008 - 09.2013
Tucker High School