April Polite
Covington,GA
Summary
Detail-oriented logistics specialist and U.S. Army Veteran with proven history of success delivering practical strategies to drive productivity and process optimization. Creative problem solver with exceptional material handling knowledge and warehouse management expertise. Well-versed at controlling and auditing inventory to maintain accuracy and minimize losses. Engaging communicator and decisive leader highly skilled in program management, team building, and performance optimization. Meticulous, resilient and flexible in handling complex operational issues. Committed to developing and maintaining best practices for successful high-volume fulfillment and supply chain management.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Hilton Head Buick GMC Cadillac
Bluffton , SC
2023.03 - 2023.08
- Receive and check incoming parts for the dealership
- Take inventory stock
- Maintain inventory accuracy
- Delivery of parts to wholesale customers
- Utilize parts catalog to determine parts as needed for repair
- Forklift operation
- Issue parts promptly to technicians
- Handle incoming calls.
Supply Sergeant
UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES
Fort Bragg , NC
2018.09 - 2022.06
- Assisted senior leadership in streamlining procedures to improve supply operations resulting in exceptional processing of all logistics administrative actions
- Analyzed and evaluated complex logistics challenges, recommended solutions within established policies and guidelines, and executed approved operations to meet mission requirements
- Conducted inspection of activities to ensure unit is in compliance with Army standards pertaining to serviceability, accountability and disposal procedures
- Directed logistics and inventory control operations while providing senior management with information regarding logistics matters
- Monitored and tracked parts inventory and stocking levels; initiated procedures to replenish stock to meet readiness requirements
- Assisted company armorer in securing and maintaining all sensitive items including weapons and ammunition
- Adhered to all applicable safety regulations and practices related to Army logistics and transportation management.
Manager
Season To Season LLC
Fayetteville , NC
2016.05 - 2018.08
- Conducted performance reviews for team members.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and identify areas of improvement.
- Maintained up-to-date records of employee attendance, payroll information, vacation requests.
- Created monthly reports for senior management summarizing operational performance metrics.
- Negotiated contracts and agreements with vendors and suppliers to reduce costs.
- Coordinated cross-departmental projects to ensure timely and successful completion.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction through the development of a customer service excellence program.
- Held regular one-on-one meetings with employees to review performance and priorities and provide feedback.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Analyzed business performance data and forecasted business results for upper management.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.
Assistant Front Office Manager
Spoat Jackson & Browne Realty
Fayetteville , NC
2011.02 - 2016.04
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of company products and services.
- Created reports on sales trends, inventory levels, and financial data.
- Supervised daily operations including scheduling shifts, assigning duties.
- Communicated regularly with customers to gain insights into their needs.
- Provided guidance and support to junior staff members on daily tasks, projects, and objectives.
- Developed a system for tracking inventory and ordering supplies as needed.
- Managed customer service inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
- Organized training sessions for new hires to familiarize them with the workplace environment.
- Resolved conflicts between team members in an effective manner.
- Analyzed business performance data and forecasted business results for upper management.
- Mediated conflicts between employees and facilitated effective resolutions to disputes.
- Created and managed budgets for travel, training, and team-building activities.
- Interviewed prospective employees and provided input to HR on hiring decisions.
- Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
Education
Courses Completed -
Voorhees College
Denmark, SCHigh School Diploma -
Battery Creek High School
Beaufort, SCSkills
- Logistics
- Inventory Control
- Supply Chain Management
- Shipping & Receiving
- Warehouse Operations
- Property Accountability
- Sensitive Items
- Safety Procedures
- Outgoing Material
- Customer Service
- Material Request
- Problem Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Organization
- Leadership
- Communication
Accomplishments
- The Army Achievement Medal (AAM) x2
- The Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) x3
- The Army Good Conduct Medal x2
Timeline
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Hilton Head Buick GMC Cadillac
2023.03 - 2023.08
Supply Sergeant
UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES
2018.09 - 2022.06
Manager
Season To Season LLC
2016.05 - 2018.08
Assistant Front Office Manager
Spoat Jackson & Browne Realty
2011.02 - 2016.04
Courses Completed -
Voorhees College
High School Diploma -
Battery Creek High School
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