BRANDY SOCK
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Proven inventory management specialist, excelled at Penguin Random House by enhancing warehouse organization and reducing discrepancies through meticulous invoice verification and strategic storage solutions. Demonstrated exceptional teamwork and critical thinking skills, significantly improving operational efficiency. Expert in forklift operation and warehouse software systems, consistently exceeding performance expectations without compromising safety or quality.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Receiving Clerk
Penguin Random House
05.2019 - 10.2024
- Maintained tidy, organized and safe work area to comply with cleanliness standards.
- Regularly reviewed invoices and double-checked orders.
- Unloaded pallets and deliveries and organized products in warehouse.
- Reduced errors and discrepancies by meticulously verifying shipment contents against purchase orders and invoices.
- Unloaded and unpacked incoming shipments to facilitate orders and verify accuracy of contents.
- Complied with safety regulations during all receiving tasks, reducing workplace accidents and injuries effectively.
- Ensured timely delivery of materials to appropriate departments, contributing to smooth operations throughout the company.
- Optimized storage space utilization by arranging received items strategically within designated areas of the warehouse.
- Double-checked cargo inventories and documentation for accuracy.
- Double checked records, daily reports, and inventory transactions to identify and correct variances.
- Properly labeled and stored goods in safe area to provide identification and avoid losses.
- Enhanced warehouse organization by accurately sorting and categorizing incoming shipments.
- Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
CAP 1 Associate
Walmart
04.2017 - 04.2019
- Managed high-volume workload during peak times while maintaining a high level of accuracy in task completion.
- Promoted safety procedures among team members, leading to a reduction in workplace accidents and injuries.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate inventory management.
- Maintained a clean, organized store environment for optimal shopping experience.
- Ensured product freshness by rotating stock regularly and removing expired items according to company guidelines.
- Implemented loss prevention strategies through thorough monitoring of potential theft risks on the sales floor.
- Developed positive working relationships with team members, fostering an inclusive culture that promoted teamwork.
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail while performing daily price changes, ensuring accuracy and consistency throughout the store.
- Consistently met productivity goals, completing assigned tasks within required timeframes.
- Supported store operations by unloading trucks and accurately stocking shelves in a timely manner.
- Streamlined inventory processes by implementing new organization methods in the backroom storage area.
- Exceeded performance expectations consistently, receiving recognition from management for dedication to excellence.
- Provided excellent customer service, resolving concerns promptly and professionally.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure a seamless workflow for CAP 1 processes.
- Assisted in reducing shrinkage by conducting regular audits and addressing discrepancies.
- Maintained clean, safe work environment by managing trash, sweeping and performing other cleaning processes.
Cleaner
The Cleaning Authority
05.2011 - 04.2017
- Maintained tidy, organized and safe work area to comply with cleanliness standards.
- Regularly reviewed invoices and double-checked orders.
- Unloaded pallets and deliveries and organized products in warehouse.
- Reduced errors and discrepancies by meticulously verifying shipment contents against purchase orders and invoices.
- Unloaded and unpacked incoming shipments to facilitate orders and verify accuracy of contents.
- Complied with safety regulations during all receiving tasks, reducing workplace accidents and injuries effectively.
- Ensured timely delivery of materials to appropriate departments, contributing to smooth operations throughout the company.
- Optimized storage space utilization by arranging received items strategically within designated areas of the warehouse.
- Double-checked cargo inventories and documentation for accuracy.
- Double checked records, daily reports, and inventory transactions to identify and correct variances.
- Properly labeled and stored goods in safe area to provide identification and avoid losses.
- Enhanced warehouse organization by accurately sorting and categorizing incoming shipments.
- Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
Education
North Carroll High
Hampstead, MDHigh School Diploma -
External Diploma Program
Westminster, MD06.2009
Skills
- Shipping and receiving
- Warehouse Organization
- Invoice Verification
- Material Handling
- Pallet Jack Operation
- Product Inspection
- Vendor communication
- Safety and compliance
- Teamwork and Cooperation
- Forklift Operation
- Inventory Software
- Heavy Lifting
- Certified Forklift Driver
- Inventory Management
- Inspection and Quality Control
- Attention to Detail
- Self-Motivated and Independent
- Warehousing Operations
- Records Management
- Warehouse Software Systems
- Package handling
- Shipment Tracking
- Warehouse Safety
- Receiving procedures
- Problem-Solving
- Quality Assurance
- Microsoft Office
- Critical Thinking
- Invoice and Manifest Review
Timeline
Receiving Clerk
Penguin Random House
05.2019 - 10.2024
CAP 1 Associate
Walmart
04.2017 - 04.2019
Cleaner
The Cleaning Authority
05.2011 - 04.2017
North Carroll High
High School Diploma -
External Diploma Program
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