Cannon Billings
Atlanta,GA
Summary
I was rewarded shipping team of the year at Gordon food services along with 8 other packers. I became too packer after 4 weeks with the least amount of errors and the most packages packed.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Inspector
Majestic Home Inspections
Atlanta,ga
04.2025 - Current
- Maintained high ethical standards by providing unbiased assessments of homes'' conditions.
- Collaborated with real estate agents to facilitate timely inspections and clear communication of findings.
- Identified potential safety hazards for homeowners through diligent inspection of electrical systems, plumbing, and structural components.
- Educated clients on proper home maintenance practices, reducing future repair costs.
Catering Manager
Metro West
Riverdale, GA
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Successfully managed a diverse range of events including weddings, corporate functions, and special occasions, consistently exceeding client expectations.
- Hired and trained both permanent and temporary staff members.
- Handled catering scheduling, ordered food and planned events.
- Coordinated with event planners for floor and table layouts, guest numbers, and overall catering needs.
- Managed high-quality food preparation and presentation, ensuring consistent client satisfaction.
- Proactively addressed any issues or concerns from clients or staff members promptly and professionally resolved them.
Packer/Shipper Forklift Operator
Gordon Food Service
Lithia Springs, GA
09.2023 - 01.2025
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, promoting safety and productivity.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Maintained neat and organized work area to safeguard items and comply with cleanliness standards.
- Managed workload effectively under pressure during peak periods while maintaining focus on quality control measures.
- Complied with safety, health, and environmental regulations as prescribed by law.
- Performed required housekeeping to keep work areas clean such as sweeping floors, putting trash in trash containers and picking up product from floor.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve daily goals and meet company objectives.
- Inspected items to identify discrepancies and damages and reported to supervisor.
- Improved team collaboration through effective communication and coordination with coworkers.
- Utilized forklift or pallet truck to load, unload, transport and store goods.
- Moved shipment materials to and from designated areas using lift and hand trucks.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Demonstrated versatility in operating various types of forklifts, including sit-down, stand-up, and reach varieties, to accommodate different warehouse layouts and requirements.
- Assisted in training new employees on safe forklift operation, contributing to a stronger workforce.
- Complied with company policies and industry regulations throughout all packing activities, promoting a safe working environment.
- Ensured timely completion of orders through effective time management and multitasking skills.
- Completed all assigned tasks promptly, adhering to strict deadlines while maintaining high-quality workmanship.
Order Puller
PetSmart
Newnan, GA
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Achieved consistent pay for performance recognition after training completion.
- Checked each order for completeness and accuracy.
- Minimized backorders by diligently monitoring inventory levels and escalating low stock issues to the appropriate personnel.
- Ensured customer satisfaction through timely fulfillment of orders and meeting or exceeding quality standards.
- Streamlined order pulling process by implementing efficient organizational systems and prioritizing tasks.
- Contributed to warehouse space optimization by organizing storage areas for easy access and minimal errors during order pulling.
- Reduced fulfillment errors by using RF scanners to quickly pick items to proper bins.
- Utilized barcode scanning technology for precise tracking of product locations within the warehouse for faster order pulling.
- Completed high volume of daily orders while maintaining accuracy and speed, supporting reliable service for customers.
- Palleted large shipments efficiently.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols and properly handling equipment during order pulling.
- Took on extra hours and shifts during busy periods to meet tight shipping deadlines.
- Kept warehouse areas free of debris and safe for employees with proper storage and maintenance of machinery, tools and supplies.
Home Inspector
Majestic Home Inspections
Atlanta, GA
02.2017 - 01.2022
- Built strong relationships with industry professionals, fostering collaboration in addressing complex issues encountered during home inspections.
- Completed inspections within tight deadlines, ensuring client transactions remained on schedule.
- Assisted homeowners in prioritizing repairs by providing clear recommendations based on severity and urgency.
- Provided peace of mind to prospective buyers with prompt delivery of detailed reports outlining any areas of concern or required repairs for a safe living environment.
- Conducted inspections using standard forms consistent with knowledge of industry standards and requirements for various categories of conventional and government-backed financing.
- Commented on functionality and condition of HVAC components.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by conducting thorough and accurate home inspections.
- Developed customized inspection checklists for each property type, enhancing consistency in reporting findings.
- Maximized client confidence in their investment decisions by explaining the significance of each finding clearly and concisely during walkthroughs after completing inspections.
- Reported on wear and tear and general functionality of roofing, estimating remaining life and recording any noted leaks, missing shingles or other structural or functional deficiencies.
- Collaborated with local authorities to ensure properties met environmental regulations, promoting community health.
- Supported real estate professionals with timely and accurate inspections, facilitating smoother sales processes.
- Mitigated risk for investors by identifying non-obvious defects in properties before purchase.
- Educated property owners on maintaining their homes to prevent future issues, fostering proactive property care.
Shipping Manager
AVR Inc
Marietta, GA
09.2010 - 08.2016
- Pulled, verified, and packaged items for shipment.
- Prepared shipping documents and invoices, processed payments, and fielded client questions.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving shipment issues promptly and professionally.
- Reduced order errors with thorough quality control checks before dispatching shipments.
- Operated forklifts, lift trucks, and hand trucks to move items around warehouse.
- Maintained positive relationships with representatives of UPS, FedEX, USPS, and DHL shipping companies.
- Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
- Negotiated favorable freight rates with carriers, leading to reduced transportation costs.
- Trained and supervised warehouse staff in proper handling techniques for safe loading and unloading of goods.
- Lead team of 7 employees packaging, palletizing and shipping up to 500 boxes per day.
- Set up local, domestic and international shipments according to postal, shipper and foreign regulations.
- Improved workflow efficiency through the implementation of cross-training programs within the shipping department.
Education
High school diploma - undefined
Lovejoy High School
Jonesboro, GA07.2008
Skills
- Inventory Control
- Retail Sales
- Electrical Experience
- Construction
- Landscape Maintenance
- Construction Management
- Management
- Supervising Experience
- Order Fulfillment
- Pallet Jack
- Order Picking
- Packaging
- Forklift
- Warehouse Experience
Certification
- OSHA General Industry Safety and Health
- September 2010 to January 2022
- Internachi Certified, GCHI - 2016
- Forklift Training - 2010-2025
- Forklift Certified-2010-2025
Timeline
Home Inspector
Majestic Home Inspections
04.2025 - Current
Catering Manager
Metro West
01.2025 - 04.2025
Packer/Shipper Forklift Operator
Gordon Food Service
09.2023 - 01.2025
Order Puller
PetSmart
10.2022 - 05.2023
Home Inspector
Majestic Home Inspections
02.2017 - 01.2022
Shipping Manager
AVR Inc
09.2010 - 08.2016
High school diploma - undefined
Lovejoy High School