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Arkee Drinker

Smyrna,GA, Georgia

Summary

Oversees warehouse operations to meet continuous internal and customer needs. Well-coordinated and decisive leader with expertise in program management, team building and performance optimization. Solid history of success in developing and maintaining best practices for successful high-volume fulfillment and supply chain management.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Warehouse Lead

Hollingsworth Logistics
07.2022 - Current
  • Planning, organizing, and directing activities throughout warehouse to ensure that inventory levels are maintained
  • Communicating with other departments or managers to ensure that orders are fulfilled according to schedule
  • Monitoring employee attendance and productivity, and taking steps to improve performance where necessary
  • Reviewing inventory records to ensure that correct amount of product is available for distribution
  • Ensuring that all warehouse equipment is working properly and that safety procedures are followed
  • Coordinating with other departments to ensure smooth delivery of orders
  • Performing physical labor such as lifting boxes, moving inventory to storage areas, or cleaning work spaces
  • Oversees flow of inventory of warehouse by ensuring that it is accurately stored and cataloged
  • Inventory management
  • Auditing
  • Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements

Line Cook and Prep Cook

Taco Mac
05.2017 - 06.2022
  • Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash
  • Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity
  • Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator
  • Received shipments and placed items on proper shelves to restock and organize restaurant pantry
  • Identified inefficiencies leading to improved productivity
  • Controlled food cost and waste by selecting and using correct ingredients and amounts
  • Collaborated with the head chef to create seasonal menus and special dishes, offering more variety and selections to customers

Line Cook

APPLEBEES
03.2013 - 04.2017
  • Inspected and cleaned food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces, or serving areas to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices
  • Ensured food is stored and cooked at correct temperature by regulating temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters
  • Ensured freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
  • Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.

Area Sales Manager

CLEARWIRE INTERNET
06.2011 - 02.2013
  • Planned and direct staffing, training, and performance evaluations to develop and control sales and service programs
  • Resolved customer complaints regarding sales and service
  • Reviewed operational records and reports to project sales and determine profitability
  • Conferred or consult with department heads to plan advertising services and to secure information on equipment and customer specifications
  • Conferred with potential customers regarding equipment needs and advise customers on types of equipment to purchase
  • Directed, coordinate, and review activities in sales and service accounting and recordkeeping, and in receiving and shipping operations
  • Directed and coordinate activities involving sales of manufactured products, services, commodities, real estate or other subjects of sale.
  • Executed proven strategies to hit sales quota and help company achieve goals
  • Worked diligently to resolve unique and recurring complaints, promoting loyalty, and enhancing operations
  • Established strong relationships with major accounts and key decision-makers to increase sales in designated territory

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Electrical service technician

Lincoln Technical Institute - Marietta, GA
Marietta, GA
01.2025

Skills

  • Shipping and receiving
  • Materials transportation
  • Packing and scanning
  • Distribution and warehousing
  • Production planning
  • Forklift Operations
  • Warehouse Logistics
  • Order picking and processing
  • Documentation
  • Logistics Management
  • Staff supervision
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word
  • SAP

Timeline

Warehouse Lead

Hollingsworth Logistics
07.2022 - Current

Line Cook and Prep Cook

Taco Mac
05.2017 - 06.2022

Line Cook

APPLEBEES
03.2013 - 04.2017

Area Sales Manager

CLEARWIRE INTERNET
06.2011 - 02.2013

Associate of Applied Science - Electrical service technician

Lincoln Technical Institute - Marietta, GA
Arkee Drinker