ANTHONY WHITING
Frederick,MD
Summary
Team-oriented warehouse professional accustomed to streamlining shipping and receiving processes to increase overall efficiency. Industrious and dedicated with talents in team leadership and motivation. Energetic individual equipped to work hard in fast-paced, constantly changing environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Associate
Aldi Distribution Center
10.2023 - Current
- Assembled orders and packed items for shipment, conveying orders to shipping personnel
- Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 25 pounds.
- Conducted regular inspections and audits to check quality and verify inventory levels.
- Helped train new employees in safe practices and warehouse procedures.
- Used machinery and equipment such as box cutters, shrink-wrap guns and electric pallet jacks.
- Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
- Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in and first-out approach.
General Manager/ Warehouse Manager
Wine Districts
05.2022 - 04.2023
- Managing the daily operations of the store, such as opening and closing, inventory, cash handling, and customer service
- Supervising and training the staff, ensuring they comply with the store policies and procedures, and providing feedback and coaching
- Ordering and receiving the products, maintaining adequate stock levels, and ensuring quality and safety standards
- Developing and implementing marketing strategies, such as promotions, discounts, and loyalty programs, to attract and retain customers
- Analyzing sales data, identifying trends and opportunities, and setting sales goals and budgets
- Handling customer complaints, resolving issues, and ensuring customer satisfaction
- Ensuring compliance with the local, state, and federal laws and regulations regarding the sale of alcohol
- Collaborated with other staff, local distillers and breweries club members on exclusive blends of spirits and brews of beer
- Planning and organizing the layout and space utilization of the warehouse, optimizing efficiency and productivity
- Implementing quality control measures and inventory audits to prevent loss, theft, or damage of products
- Maintaining records of inventory levels, shipments, and invoices using warehouse management software
- Managing the staff and operations of the warehouse, ensuring compliance with safety and hygiene standards.
Head Distiller
Tenth Ward Distilling Company
07.2021 - 04.2022
- Performed a broad range of daily operational activities related to the production of award-winning core spirits, seasonal liqueurs, and canned cocktails
- Vetted, selected, trained, and coached new distillers through the complete production process
- Monitored and maintained optimal levels of required inventory and ensured replenishment orders were promptly placed
- Oversaw all aspects of Federal and state excise taxes
- Examined, assessed, and confirmed that products consistently met quality guidelines and industry standards
- Responsible for sourcing of raw materials, malting, fermentation, distillation, maturation, blending, and bottling
- Worked with tasters, other spirit makers, marketers, finance and marketers to maximize the value of the spirit stock held by the distiller
- Collaborated with other staff to refine the process of spirit making and define a set specification for spirit production.
Distiller
Celebration Distillation Corporation
06.2019 - 07.2021
- Employed control and authorization over all phases of the production of all core spirits
- (White, Spiced and Aged Rum)
- Coordinated operations and inventory within the warehouse to improve team efficiency and productivity
- Received inventory into the warehouse and verified products were in good condition as well as loaded and unloaded trucks using a forklift.
Account Manager
Celebration Distillation Corporation
03.2019 - 06.2019
- Administered all aspects of 35+ accounts, both on and off premise, while cultivating strong, trust relationships with diverse clients
- Delivered the highest level of customer support throughout the sales process to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty
- Facilitated regular product tastings as a means to introduce potential clients to the product and entice current customers to purchase new offerings
- Conducted comprehensive training classes on spirits for bartenders and food staff to increase their knowledge and improve sales
- Realized an 85% success rate for closing accounts, ultimately securing and managing over 55 accounts
- Served as the lead point of contact for all customer account management matters and developed advisor relationships with key accounts, customer stakeholders, and executive sponsors
- Negotiated contracts and closed agreements to maximize profits and ensured the timely delivery of solutions according to customer needs and objectives
- Drove new business with existing clients, identified areas of improvement to meet sales quotas, and acted upon new opportunities for growth.
Security
Hilton
01.2018 - 08.2018
- Provided diligent and attentive protection services for multi-million dollar building as well as company personnel
- Monitored and ensured assets were fully protected at all times to support business stability.
Assistant Distiller / Sales Rep
Celebration Distillation Corporation
09.2017 - 05.2018
- Presented, promoted, and sold products and services using solid arguments to existing and prospective customers
- Performed cost-benefit and needs analysis of existing and potential customers to meet their needs
- Investigated, assessed, and expedited the resolution of customer problems and complaints to maximize satisfaction
- Supplied management with reports on customer needs, problems, interests, competitive activities, and potential for new products and services.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
DeVry University
Villa Park, IL06.2025
AA Business Management -
Strayer University
Lompoc, CA01.2009
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Faith Christian Academy
New Orleans, LA01.2005
Skills
- Business Development
- Operations Management
- Production Processes
- Warehouse Logistics
- Team Building
- Customer Support
- Inventory Management
- Problem Solving
- Purchase order verification
- Quantity calculations
- Critical Thinking
- Task Prioritization
Military Service
- Served in United States Air Force (June 2006 - June 2010)
- Operation Iraqi Freedom (November 2007)
- Airman Below the Zone (March 2008)
- Operation Enduring Freedom (November 2008)
- Received Staff Sergeant (E-5) on 1st testing available (Dec 2008)
Timeline
Warehouse Associate
Aldi Distribution Center
10.2023 - Current
General Manager/ Warehouse Manager
Wine Districts
05.2022 - 04.2023
Head Distiller
Tenth Ward Distilling Company
07.2021 - 04.2022
Distiller
Celebration Distillation Corporation
06.2019 - 07.2021
Account Manager
Celebration Distillation Corporation
03.2019 - 06.2019
Security
Hilton
01.2018 - 08.2018
Assistant Distiller / Sales Rep
Celebration Distillation Corporation
09.2017 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
DeVry University
AA Business Management -
Strayer University
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Faith Christian Academy