Braden Hickman
Yakima
Summary
Results-oriented professional with a deep understanding of developing creative solutions to address a wide range of business challenges and objectives. Strategic and forward-thinking leader driven by self-motivation and a tactical mindset. Exceptional relationship-building abilities and strong critical thinking skills, coupled with a determined and decisive nature.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Shipping and Receiving Coordinator
Pape Machinery
09.2024 - Current
- Arranged for pick-up by carriers specified on customer purchase orders determined at final inspection through review of shipping instructions.
- Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
- Prepared orders for shipment, posting weights and shipping charges onto packaging, marking materials with identifying information and updating logs of shipments outgoing and incoming.
- Unpacked, examined and routed incoming shipments, rejected damaged items and recorded shortages.
Operations and Warehouse Cordinator
Advancing Eco Agriculture
04.2021 - 03.2024
- Managed all employees, scheduling, and budgeting.
- Purchasing to maintain stock levels.
- Verified accuracy of shipping and receiving documents and maintained records.
- Processed purchase orders.
- Managed storage area by organizing floor space, adhering to storage design principles and recommending improvements.
- Forecasted consumer demand to plan ordering of necessary products and resources for warehouse to meet demand.
- Worked with logistics companies to facilitate products being shipped to customers in most cost-effective ways.
Shipping Lead
Kwik Lok Corp
09.2020 - 03.2021
- Stayed up to date on freight and shipping practices and regulations.
- Maintained strong relationships with shipping carriers such as UPS, FedEx, and DHL.
- Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
- Sent booking requests to freight forwarders and generated bills of lading.
- Worked with vendors to schedule daily pickups and weekly deliveries.
Shipping and Recieving Lead
H.R. Spinner
02.2020 - 09.2020
- Stacked and stored pallets at end of shift to keep warehouse clean and organized.
- Prepared shipping documents and invoices, processed payments, and fielded client questions.
- Operated forklifts, lift trucks, and hand trucks to move items around warehouse.
- Pulled, verified, and packaged items for shipment.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Caregiver
Private Caregiver
10.2018 - 02.2020
- Provide all home assistance for double transplant recipient. (Father)
Warehouse Manager
Pro West Mechanical
11.2013 - 10.2018
- Oversaw upkeep of equipment and physical condition of warehouse, identifying and ordering needed repairs, renovations, and replacements.
- Improved delivery plans with strong scheduling knowledge, organizational skills, and route development expertise.
- Redesigned warehouse layout to accommodate new equipment, maximize space utilization, and optimize processes.
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
- Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
- Completed timely and accurate daily logs to keep internal reporting accurate and track materials movements.
Education
High School Diploma -
Naches Valley High School
Naches, WA06-2008
Skills
- Shipping Operations Management
- Shipping documentation
- Carrier negotiation
- Warehouse Management
- Inventory management
- Cost reduction strategies
- International shipping
- Logistics management
Timeline
Shipping and Receiving Coordinator
Pape Machinery
09.2024 - Current
Operations and Warehouse Cordinator
Advancing Eco Agriculture
04.2021 - 03.2024
Shipping Lead
Kwik Lok Corp
09.2020 - 03.2021
Shipping and Recieving Lead
H.R. Spinner
02.2020 - 09.2020
Caregiver
Private Caregiver
10.2018 - 02.2020
Warehouse Manager
Pro West Mechanical
11.2013 - 10.2018
High School Diploma -
Naches Valley High School
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