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Brandie Blackmon

Monroe,MI

Summary

An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Open to entry-level opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Inventory Controller

Bektrom Foods, Inc
Monroe, Michigan
01.2013 - Current
  • Develop and implement an inventory tracking system for the business unit.
  • Establish and maintain Cycle Counting and Inventory Reconciliation.
  • Develop training, to include bilingual training materials, for the production and inventory control processes.
  • Maintained accurate inventory records and documents.
  • Assisted in annual audits by providing detailed information regarding inventory transactions.
  • Investigated root causes of discrepancies between physical count results and system data.
  • Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to company policies and procedures.
  • Created purchase orders based on customer demand or stock replenishment needs.
  • Conducted regular physical counts of inventory and reconciled with computer generated reports.
  • Assisted in budgeting and financial planning by providing accurate inventory data.

Seamstress/Machine Operator

Altered ST8/Self Employed
Monroe, Michigan
01.2000 - Current
  • Developed and established a small business plan for alterations and apparel business.
  • Altered/developed patterns for garments based on sketches or existing samples provided by clients.
  • Monitored sewing and embroidery machines to ensure proper operation and troubleshoot malfunctions when necessary.
  • Kept accurate records of production output and material costs associated with each job order.
  • Organized and maintained inventory of supplies, such as needles, threads, buttons, and zippers, ensuring adequate stock levels at all times.
  • Ensured all products were completed accurately and efficiently within established timeframes.
  • Adhered strictly to safety guidelines while operating machinery in order to avoid any accidents or injuries.
  • Created custom designs based on client requests using specialized software programs.

Inventory Control Specialist

Tailor Welded Blanks
Monroe, Michigan
01.1998 - 01.2012
  • Assist and interim lead for production scheduling and operations planning.
  • Assist in the development and upgrade of the company's ERP system.
  • Collaborated with other departments, such as sales, marketing, and finance, to ensure proper inventory control measures are taken to align inventory levels with demand.
  • Responded quickly to changes in customer demand patterns or production schedules.
  • Organized and maintained detailed documentation related to all inventory processes.
  • Assisted with forecasting future needs based on historical trends analysis.
  • Analyzed current inventory systems and identified areas for improvement or optimization.
  • Maintained accurate records of all inventory transactions, including incoming and outgoing shipments.
  • Identified obsolete or slow-moving items that should be removed from the system.
  • Transported items using equipment like forklifts and hand trucks.
  • Managed inventory on-site and off-site by performing physical counts, identifying variances, and reconciling records.
  • Configured warehouse spaces as dictated by forecast of inbound materials and customer and production needs.
  • Assisted in budgeting and financial planning by providing accurate inventory data.
  • Utilized inventory management software for tracking and reporting purposes.
  • Corresponded with establishment representatives to rectify damages, shortages or nonconformance to specifications.
  • Operated lift and hand trucks to transfer materials to and from target areas.

Education

Organizational Development & Business Management Coursework -

Ashford University
12-2009

Business Management Coursework -

Monroe County Community College
Monroe, Michigan
12.2004

Skills

  • Operations & Strategic Planning
  • Training & Development
  • Process Improvement
  • ERP Systems & Data Management
  • Account Reconciliation & Audits
  • Training & Content Development
  • Materials Planning
  • Receiving procedures
  • Demand forecasting
  • Records Management
  • Inventory Control
  • Quality Procedures
  • MS Office
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Financial Reporting

Community Activity

Habitat for Humanity Volunteer, 01/01/09, Monroe, Mi

River Raisin Battlefield National Park, Costume Supplier, 2010, Monroe, Mi 

Work Availability

monday
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morning
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Timeline

Inventory Controller

Bektrom Foods, Inc
01.2013 - Current

Seamstress/Machine Operator

Altered ST8/Self Employed
01.2000 - Current

Inventory Control Specialist

Tailor Welded Blanks
01.1998 - 01.2012

Organizational Development & Business Management Coursework -

Ashford University

Business Management Coursework -

Monroe County Community College
Brandie Blackmon